Automatic Updates

Goran Nikolovski shares his experience updating Drupal core using the CMS interface, and testing the Automatic Updates feature two months after installation. He details the step-by-step process, highlights key considerations, and notes limitations for managed hosting environments. ...more

Golems GABB explores the Automatic Updates module for Drupal, highlighting its role in automating security patches, reducing administrative tasks, and improving website management for developers and site owners in 2024. ...more

Starshot is transforming Drupal by combining its powerful framework with low-code tools, making it more accessible for non-developers. This initiative, highlighted by Christopher Gervais, Dan Friedman, and Brian Sharpe, marks a key step in Drupal's evolution towards a user-friendly product development platform. ...more

Bálint Kléri discusses Drupal's journey from its early no-code roots to its current initiatives to simplify the user experience. Learn about the new Project Browser, Automatic Updates, and the launch of Cosmic Build, a no-code hosting service. ...more

Drupal, the powerful open-source content management system, has released its latest version, Drupal 11. This upgrade introduces enhanced flexibility, improved workflows, and advanced content governance. Key features include the new Recipes functionality for instant website enhancements and Single-Directory Components for streamlined front-end development. With performance boosts running 50% faster on PHP 8.3 and continued support for over 100 languages, Drupal 11 ensures inclusivity and efficiency. Upcoming features like Automatic Updates and Project Browser promise even greater usability. Explore the new Drupal 11 to build exceptional websites with ease and innovation. ...more

Murray Woodman's blog post on Morpht outlines the Drupal Starshot Initiative, announced at DrupalCon Portland 2024. This initiative introduces components like contrib modules, a project browser, automatic updates, recipes, and an experience builder to improve the Drupal site-building experience. It aims to boost Drupal's user base and has led to increased community collaboration. ...more

Webcurl's blog post highlights the importance of upgrading from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10 before support ends on January 5, 2025. The post details security risks, compliance issues, and performance benefits associated with the latest version and urges timely migration for all Drupal 7 users. ...more

Explore the transformative vision behind Drupal Starshot through the insights of Gábor Hojtsy and Pamela Barone. This ambitious initiative addresses Drupal's past criticisms by enhancing user experience and accessibility with innovative UI improvements and pre-packaged feature sets. Delve into the potential and challenges of Starshot and understand how the leadership team is steering Drupal towards a more user-friendly future. ...more

Dallas Ramsden, also known as Dreambubbler, discusses the benefits of Drupal's Automatic Updates initiative in the latest episode of "The Starshot Chronicles." ...more

Join the Drupal Starshot session "Automatic Updates Update + Next Steps" hosted by Gábor Hojtsy on June 14, 2024, at 14:30 UTC. Key speaker Ted Bowman will cover the initiative's status, demo, roadmap, and contribution tips in this interactive Zoom event. ...more

Montreal is set to host Evolve Drupal tomorrow, a premier event dedicated to the ever-evolving world of Drupal. With over 30 talks spread across three tracks—Digital, Tech, and Design Summit—attendees will have the opportunity to delve into the future of web development, gain wisdom from past projects, expand their professional networks, and grow as a vibrant community of professionals. ...more

Dries Buytaert's Drupal Starshot initiative aims to transform Drupal CMS by 2024, introducing features like the Project Browser Module and automatic updates to enhance user-friendliness and accessibility. Focusing on human-centred design, the initiative supports government website accessibility, civic engagement, and non-profit organizations, lowering technical barriers and democratizing digital tools. Ang Buxton's article explores the potential of Starshot to create more inclusive digital environments, benefiting a broad range of users. ...more