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The Network of European Drupal Associations (NEDA) have launched elections for two seats on the newly formed European Working Group. Voting is open until 17 May 2025 to help shape the future governance of a European Drupal Federation. ...more

The Drupal Association has moved the board ratification period for the 2025 elections to 21–25 July, allowing more time for onboarding and alignment with board meetings. ...more

From interns to impactful Drupal careers—Palantir.net’s team shares their journey at DrupalCon Atlanta 2025. Discover how intentional programs and partnerships are shaping a more inclusive future in open source. ...more

The Drupal Association has released new details on the Drupal Site Template Marketplace, highlighting contributor incentives, value models, and upcoming work on governance, workflows, and quality standards. Surveys and community input continue to shape the initiative’s direction. ...more

DesignHammer is restarting the Triangle Drupal Users Group and seeking input through a short survey to guide future meetups. Participants may enter a drawing for a $25 Visa Gift Card. ...more

Dominique De Cooman, CTO of Dropsolid, outlines the advantages of working with Drupal makers over distributors. He highlights the importance of direct expertise, platform flexibility, and custom AI solutions in building scalable digital experiences. ...more

The Drupal Marketplace Working Group is evaluating whether a Site Template Marketplace can meet community needs, with input invited through Slack, surveys, and an RTC session on 1 May 2025. ...more

Talking Drupal isn’t just a podcast; it’s a pillar of the Drupal community. As it celebrates its 500th episode on May 2, 2025, the show marks over 12 years of weekly conversations, learning, and connection in a space where most podcasts don’t make it past episode seven. What began as casual chats among a few friends has evolved into a trusted platform that brings together developers, project managers, trainers, and open-source advocates from around the globe. In this special feature, we trace the podcast’s history through the voices of its founders, contributors, and fans, including Stephen Cross, John Picozzi, Nic Laflin, Martin Anderson-Clutz, James Shields, Chad Hester, Rajab Natshah and Josh Mitchell, who have helped shape its format, tone, and community-first spirit. From its humble book club origins to the upcoming “Community Edition” episode, this story is about more than just a tech show; it’s about how consistency, collaboration, and a bit of Drupal magic created something that’s become a cornerstone of the open-source world. ...more

DrupalEasy's Michael Anello announces the launch of the Drupal IXP program, aimed at incentivizing organizations to hire and mentor new Drupal developers. The initiative offers 250 contribution credits to companies completing a structured 160-hour engagement with developers having less than three months of paid experience. ...more

Jürgen Haas’ reflections on the proposed Drupal Marketplace opened a wide discussion across the Drupal community about maintaining open-source values versus introducing commercial models. Contributors, including Dries Buytaert, Giorgi Jibladze, and Gunnar Beushausen, weighed in on key issues such as licensing, sustainability, quality, and governance. ...more

A developer’s attempt to maintain an abandoned Drupal module was blocked by policy. With support from a longtime contributor, the project moved forward, raising questions about how new contributors are onboarded. ...more

Jurgen Haas has outlined a continuous testing framework for Drupal that automates full-site dependency checks, rebuilds, and deployment simulations. The approach supports CI/CD practices, reduces update risks, and helps agencies maintain stable, production-ready codebases. ...more