Matt Glaman

Caching layers, cache invalidation, and Drupal’s render pipeline were discussed in TD Cafe episode 016, where Matt Glaman joined Nic Laflin to examine Drupal’s caching architecture and Glaman’s new book, Understanding Drupal: A Complete Guide to Caching Layers. The conversation explored cache tags, cache contexts, reverse proxies, BigPipe behaviour, and debugging strategies across complex Drupal deployments. ...more

Drupal’s configuration schema supports dynamic type expressions that resolve values at runtime, but their behaviour is often poorly understood. Matt Glaman explains how tokens such as %parent and %key are used to construct schema types dynamically. The approach enables flexible configuration while requiring careful handling of resolution and validation. ...more

Drupal’s chained fast cache backend combines APCu and database storage to deliver fast reads while maintaining consistency across multiple servers. By using a timestamp-based validation mechanism, the system prevents stale data while introducing a trade-off that limits its use to read-heavy cache bins. ...more

A new rule in phpstan-drupal identifies unresolved @todo comments tied to active Drupal.org issues during merge requests. Introduced by Matt Glaman, it integrates with GitLab CI pipelines to prevent issue-specific placeholders from being merged into code. The update shifts todo management from manual review to automated enforcement within development workflows. ...more

Version 2.0.0 of composer-drupal-lenient introduces support for Composer’s why-not and prohibits commands, along with a runtime hook to bypass core version checks. Announced by Matt Glaman, the update allows developers to install and test modules that would otherwise be blocked by strict compatibility declarations. The release targets upgrade scenarios where version constraints prevent otherwise functional code from being used. ...more

In a recent blog post, Matt Glaman introduces a GitHub Action that inserts release notes from Drupal.org directly into Dependabot pull requests. This automation uses the drupal-mrn.dev API to streamline update reviews and eliminate manual changelog lookups for site builders and architects. ...more

Matt Glaman shares a technique to prevent automatic cache clearing when running drush updb, ideal for deployments where performance and control matter. By leveraging a Drush pre-command hook, developers can override the default behaviour and streamline updates without manually toggling flags. ...more

Mike Herchel of Dripyard is heading to his first DrupalCon Vienna, where he’ll present two sessions: one on impactful Drupal contributions with Matt Glaman, and another on theming innovations with AI and Drupal Canvas. He’s also offering hallway chats and live demos of Dripyard’s premium themes. ...more

WebAssembly, an open web standard, allows for executing compiled code in browsers. Glaman details how the Drupal trial experience transforms the traditional server-based stack by enabling browsers to act as both web servers and runtime environments. ...more

Drupal CMS has officially incorporated its trial experience into the main codebase, utilizing GitLab Pages for streamlined deployment. Key issues like Safari support and session stability are being actively addressed. ...more

Matt Glaman discusses developing a WebAssembly-based trial experience for Drupal's Starshot prototype. The initiative includes phases for evaluation, local export, and integration with hosting providers. Key updates and challenges in the project's development are highlighted. ...more