JSON: API

DrupalRX has published a technical article on common causes of slow JSON:API responses in headless Drupal projects. The post argues that teams should examine payload size, includes, relationship depth, caching, serialization costs, and frontend request behaviour before treating infrastructure as the primary fix. ...more

In Part 2 of the JSON:API in Drupal series, Drupal Academy demonstrates how to optimize API responses using core query features like fields, includes, sorting, filtering, and pagination. This tutorial is vital for anyone building headless Drupal apps or integrating with modern frontend frameworks. ...more

Drupal Academy has published a new beginner-focused tutorial series on using JSON:API in Drupal. The first episode covers enabling the module, configuring permissions, and preparing Drupal as a headless CMS—ideal for developers working on decoupled or API-driven projects. ...more

Fabrity Digital’s Denys Mykhaiskyi breaks down when headless Drupal is the right choice. He explores how decoupling with React and Next.js improves flexibility, scalability, and SEO—and when traditional Drupal is still the smarter solution. ...more

Creating content types in Drupal no longer means guesswork and repetition. This post by Flavio Juárez explores how decoupled Drupal, improved UIs, and AI assistance are transforming the content modeling experience, reducing bloat, enforcing consistency, and speeding up delivery. ...more

Andrea Corda explains how Drupal, JSON: API, and Next.js combine to deliver high-performance, scalable headless CMS solutions. Learn setup steps, use cases, and best practices. ...more

Drupal developer Lakshman Kumar Pandey identified and resolved a JSON\:API misconfiguration that exposed valid usernames to anonymous users. His fix involved disabling the user endpoint and hardening API access using Drupal tools and custom route restrictions. ...more

Specbee’s Sahana N. outlines how to expose RESTful APIs using core and contributed modules in Drupal 10. The tutorial covers HTTP methods, required modules like REST UI and Serialization, and offers configuration steps to integrate API endpoints effectively. ...more

Ayush Raj from Graygraph Technologies outlines how to build a blog using Angular 18 with server-side rendering and a Drupal backend via JSON:API. The guide covers fetching content, dynamic routing by slug, SEO meta tag handling, and reusable services—providing a practical foundation for decoupled content-driven sites. ...more

Ahlam Aljawahreh explains how React enhances Drupal’s front-end capabilities. The post outlines use cases, benefits, and two integration methods—fully and progressively decoupled—to build scalable, dynamic web applications. ...more

Drunomics, a company specializing in decoupled Drupal sites, has chosen to forgo using GraphQL for its enterprise endeavors, as stated by Wolfgang Ziegler. The decision, rooted in complexities and security issues, highlights the company's commitment to efficient and secure data management practices. ...more

Pierre Paul shares insights on significant Drupal issue queue tickets, highlighting recent fixes and ongoing challenges. Discover updates on JSON API errors, Single Directory components, Drush language negotiation, SVG uploads, and more. Stay informed with the latest from Drupal.org. ...more