Open Source

A blog post by Salvatore Noschese examines the trade-offs between WordPress and Drupal. The article evaluates multiple CMS platforms and their limitations. It identifies Drupal core as a more cohesive option for structured and scalable projects. ...more

DrupalCon Rotterdam 2026 invites the community to design its official T-shirt, with the winner receiving a free event ticket. ...more

DrupalCamp Colorado 2026 has set 1 May 2026 as the early acceptance deadline for session proposals. The event will take place from 27 to 28 August in Denver. Submissions remain open until 15 May with priority given to early entries. ...more

A blog post by 1xINTERNET outlines the Drupal AI Initiative’s transition from foundational development to production-ready applications. The update highlights governance components, new features, and growing ecosystem participation. It reflects a shift toward practical deployment of AI within Drupal workflows. ...more

Following Drupal development at scale requires more than reading issue queues. In a blog post, Christian López Espínola outlines a workflow built on email subscriptions, filtering, and layered summaries to track ongoing changes. The approach prioritises pattern recognition and selective attention over exhaustive monitoring. ...more

A community-led Drupal AI Contribution Weekend is being planned in Goa, with organisers inviting participants to help define its structure and programme. The proposed format combines morning talks with an afternoon contribution sprint, but remains flexible and subject to community input. ...more

The latest Talking Drupal episode examines how Drupal can be used to build a native CRM system, covering architecture decisions, core concepts, and practical use cases. The discussion also highlights related modules and considerations around security and integrations. ...more

DrupalCon Europe has released carbon measurement data from its 2025 event, showing a significant reduction in total emissions compared to the previous year. While improved planning and venue selection contributed to the decline, travel continues to account for the majority of the event’s environmental impact. ...more

MidCamp 2026 organisers have introduced a “Convince Your Boss” tool to help prospective attendees request approval from employers. The resource provides a structured email template that outlines the professional and organisational value of attending the event. ...more

A blog post by Dries Buytaert challenges the policy assumption that “Buy European” ensures digital sovereignty, arguing that ownership and geography are unstable indicators of control. The analysis instead points to software licensing and supply chain resilience as the decisive factors shaping long-term independence, raising questions about how European frameworks assess sovereignty in cloud and software ecosystems. ...more

Mountain Camp organisers have begun planning the 2027 edition, marking ten years since the first event in 2017. The early announcement includes a call for volunteers to join the organising team, with preparations still in the initial stages. Details on programme and scheduling have not yet been released. ...more

The Drupal User Group Munich will host its April 2026 meetup featuring a session on AI-powered workflows using the FlowDrop UI Agents module. The event includes a presentation by David Galeano Barrado, who will demonstrate how visual workflow tools are shaping automation in Drupal. The session will include a live demo and discussion on capabilities and limitations. ...more