Composer

This guide explains how to add a Composer package directly from a GitHub repository using the VCS repository type. It covers manual and command-line configuration, key risks with modified packages, and Composer best practices for private or internal Drupal modules. ...more

Learn how to safely apply and manage patches in your Drupal project using Composer Patches v2. Jo Fitzgerald shares CLI commands, patch locking strategies with sha256 hashes, and tips for using external patch files—ensuring both maintainability and security in Composer workflows. ...more

Surge is a new tool by Ronald te Brake that helps AI coding agents apply Drupal coding standards and project-specific guidelines. It supports the AGENTS.md format, IDE-specific configurations, and includes Composer commands for setup and automation. ...more

Michael Anello shares a reliable method for working on Drupal contrib modules that require Composer dependencies—ideal for contributors looking to streamline local development. ...more

Vortex 25.7.0 is now available with support for Drupal 11.2, faster CI pipelines, private Composer package integration, and enhanced deployment features. This update streamlines onboarding, development, and deployment for Drupal teams. ...more

Learn how to set up Cypress for end-to-end testing of Drupal sites using GitHub Actions. This guide from Morpht covers CI setup, caching, environment prep, and real-world use cases that cut QA time by 80%. ...more

Joan Català shares a straightforward guide to installing Drush on FreeBSD 13 using Composer. The article covers key terminal commands for managing Drupal sites without relying on the web interface. ...more

Joshua Mitchell critiques Drupal’s complexity for small sites and explains the new Recipe Unpack tool in 11.2. Discover how this update affects dependency handling and whether Drupal remains a suitable solution for minimal publishing needs. ...more

Learn how adding composer validate to your Drupal CI pipeline can prevent dependency mismatches and streamline deployments. Eirik Morland explains why this simple step improves stability and avoids costly surprises. ...more

Salman Haider details how to set up a GitHub Actions workflow for deploying Drupal sites to Acquia Cloud. The guide covers secure SSH configuration, Composer setup, Drush commands, and environment-specific controls for a streamlined CI/CD process. ...more

Dhiraj Kumar outlines how to automate Drupal deployment using Composer post-install scripts. The blog explains modifying .htaccess, managing environment variables, and executing shell scripts for consistent environment setup. ...more

Neil Drumm outlines changes to Drupal.org’s project pages, replacing “recommended” labels with a semantic versioning-based visual system using blue and grey backgrounds. ...more