AI Tools

AI evaluation in Drupal can turn into infrastructure work before the workflow is visible. DrupalForge’s template approach separates early testing from local setup, live projects, and production data. ...more

Omitsis outlines a structured approach to diagnosing programming errors before attempting fixes. The guide covers assumption checks, divide-and-conquer debugging, stack trace analysis, real-time debugging tools, effective search, AI-assisted investigation, rubber duck debugging, asking for help, and defining a fallback plan when an issue cannot be resolved within the available time. ...more

A Square 360 analysis examines how AI coding assistants are changing developer learning patterns and reducing participation in public knowledge platforms. Drawing on recent studies, the authors highlight a gap between perceived productivity and actual comprehension. The piece positions Drupal as an early signal of a broader shift in how technical expertise is formed in open-source ecosystems. ...more

Drupal Developer Days 2026 will host the Athens Vibe Coding Competition on 23 April from 14:00 to 17:00, where selected developers build a complete application live using AI tools. The session introduces a competitive format focused on real-time problem solving and workflow execution in front of an audience. ...more

The Drupal AI Learners Club will hold its inaugural virtual session on 8 April 2026, bringing together community members to share practical experiences of using AI tools with Drupal. Hosted by Angie Byron, the session will focus on individual setups, including models, modules, workflows and development tools. The initiative follows discussions emerging from DrupalCon and aims to create an ongoing space for collaborative learning and experimentation. ...more

CKEditor 5 Premium Features module 1.8.0 introduces AI capabilities directly into Drupal’s editing interface, embedding content generation, review, and translation tools within the editor. The update reflects a broader shift toward in-context content workflows, where authors interact with AI assistance without switching tools. Alongside CKEditor AI, the release restructures backend integration through a new Cloud Services module and includes targeted fixes across collaboration and editing features. ...more

A three-part account of building a Drupal contributed module with AI-assisted workflows concludes that specifications and test suites—not coding tools—determine reliability. Drawing from 14 months of iteration, the final instalment shows how production failures, test coverage, and architectural decisions shaped a stable release, while AI tools remained interchangeable in execution. ...more

Open source documentation remains central to developer learning, but its funding model remains unclear. In a recent blog post, Joe Shindelar examines how this gap is becoming more visible as AI tools increasingly depend on the same content to generate answers. The discussion highlights a structural tension between free access and sustainable maintenance. ...more

London Drupal Users Group will host a hybrid meetup on 18 February 2026 featuring a live demonstration of Drupal CMS 2.0 by Jordan Thompson. The session will showcase Canvas, site templates, and related tooling at Northern HQ in London, Ontario, with an online attendance option available. ...more

Drupal core contributor Théodore Biadala documents both the practical wins and personal costs of using Claude Code for scripting, refactoring, and automation. His reflections warn of overreliance, reduced learning, and a false sense of productivity when using LLMs in development. ...more

Bartek Filipiuk recently shared his experience using Claude Code’s new AI tool, code-simplifier, to refactor a Drupal module. While not a breakthrough, the tool proved effective in improving code readability and structure, aligning with software design best practices. ...more

On January 15, 2026, Binary Works will host a webinar exploring how AI discovery assistants can help universities improve website navigation and increase student enrollment. The live session includes a real-time demo and actionable implementation guidance. ...more