Open Source

What does Drupal consulting really offer—and what does it cost? In a new blog post, Specbee’s Priyanka Phukan unpacks when and why organisations turn to strategic Drupal advisors instead of just developers. ...more

The Drupal Ottawa community will gather on 19 February 2026 to explore new features in Drupal CMS 2.0, preview DrupalCamp Ottawa 2026, and tease an upcoming 2027 project. The meetup is hybrid, allowing local and remote participation. ...more

Drupal developer Andrés Torres Russo has triggered discussion by questioning whether MySQL should remain Drupal’s default database. In a LinkedIn post, he argues that changes in governance and long-term sustainability matter more than legacy familiarity, prompting renewed debate around MariaDB and PostgreSQL. ...more

Dries Buytaert, creator of Drupal, calls on European governments to fix procurement systems that bypass open-source maintainers. He argues that real digital sovereignty depends not just on using open-source software, but funding those who build and sustain it. ...more

DDEV's January 2026 roundup outlines major achievements from the past year, previews new features and training events, and highlights growing community support. With adoption rising and new GUI tools emerging, the local development platform is pushing forward on multiple fronts. ...more

Vardot explains how the timing of online fundraising impacts campaign success, contrasting traditional SaaS donation platforms with open‑source solutions built on Drupal that can launch emergency campaigns in under 30 minutes. ...more

Akhil Babu of QED42 shared his reflections from Drupal Trivandrum’s 25th anniversary meetup, highlighting community stories, fresh initiatives like “Drupal in a Day,” and the collaborative spirit linking Drupal and Wikipedia. ...more

Specbee marks Drupal’s 25th anniversary with 25 reasons why the CMS continues to be the platform of choice for enterprises and organisations worldwide — from its security and scalability to its modular architecture and global community. ...more

DDEV has shared its 2026 roadmap, highlighting plans around community support, AI tooling, and nonprofit governance. With a new board in place and key risks acknowledged, the focus remains on sustainable, community-driven innovation. ...more

Cameron Eagans shares a personal reflection on Drupal’s 25‑year journey, highlighting the impact of the community on his career, the contributions he’s made, and the broader influence Drupal has had on the web development landscape. ...more

Dries Buytaert, founder of Drupal, shared 25 key lessons learned over the project’s 25‑year history — focusing on community, coordination, maintainability, and the evolution of open source beyond code. ...more

Drupal Iberia 2026 will take place on May 8–9 in Braga, Portugal. With tickets now available, the event invites the Drupal community for two days of talks, workshops, and networking at Forum Braga. ...more