08 May 2025

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Talking Drupal: Talking Drupal #501 - 500 with Dries501

Join us as we celebrate our 500th episode with Drupal founder Dries Buytaert! Reflecting on 13 years of our podcast and Drupal's 24-year journey, Dries shares his motivations, strategies, and insights into the future of Drupal. From community contributions and AI strategy to the impact of Drupal on organizations worldwide, this episode is packed with exciting updates and heartfelt reflections.

For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/501

Topics

Guests

Dries Buytaert - dri.es dries

Hosts

Nic Laflin - nLighteneddevelopment.com nicxvan Stephen Cross- @stephencross

08 May 2025 10:36am GMT

Morpht: Business rules in GovCMS

GovCMS SaaS is capable of supporting complex business logic and custom user flows to support users in their decision making process.

08 May 2025 9:19am GMT

Droptica: Drupal AI - How to Create Website Content Using Drupal AI Modules?

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Drupal, as a system that focuses on flexibility and a modern approach to content publishing, is rapidly adopting AI solutions. It offers tools for integrating with artificial intelligence models (including OpenAI), which allows automating many processes: from content generation to translation and language analysis. In this article, I'll introduce the operation of AI modules for Drupal, demonstrating their use with examples from a practical demo.

08 May 2025 9:19am GMT

07 May 2025

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Droptica: How to enhance the content editing experience in Drupal? 12 tips and tools

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Working with content in a CMS on a daily basis can be time-consuming and challenging, from correcting typos to scheduling publications to testing the layout on different devices. Fortunately, Drupal offers ready-made modules that make content editors' lives much easier. Below you'll find 12 suggestions for free tools you can enable with a single click to make your content management system more efficient and convenient. This article is based on my video on the same topic, which you can see on our Nowoczesny Drupal channel.

07 May 2025 10:47am GMT

Droptica: How to enhance the content editing experience in Drupal? 12 tips and tools

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Working with content in a CMS on a daily basis can be time-consuming and challenging, from correcting typos to scheduling publications to testing the layout on different devices. Fortunately, Drupal offers ready-made modules that make content editors' lives much easier. Below you'll find 12 suggestions for free tools you can enable with a single click to make your content management system more efficient and convenient. This article is based on my video on the same topic, which you can see on our Nowoczesny Drupal channel.

07 May 2025 10:16am GMT

Web Wash: Using Autocomplete Deluxe in Drupal CMS

The default autocomplete widget for taxonomy terms in Drupal works, but it has limitations that affect user experience.

Users need to know what terms exist before they can search for them, and there's no easy way to reorder selected terms.

Autocomplete Deluxe solves these problems by providing an enhanced widget with better usability.

This tutorial explains how to install and configure the Autocomplete Deluxe module to improve the tagging experience on Drupal sites.

07 May 2025 9:19am GMT

06 May 2025

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The Drop Times: I Made Accessibility Fixes—and Never Looked Back: Kat Shaw

In this interview, Kat Shaw, Lead Engineer at Lullabot and long-time Drupal contributor, outlines her practical approach to digital accessibility. She discusses the importance of building accessible features from the start, her process for auditing and remediating Drupal sites, and the value of real user testing with assistive technologies. From her early experiences in government web development to her leadership in projects like Olivero and contributions to the Drupal Accessibility Team, Kat offers insight into the technical and human sides of creating inclusive digital platforms. Her perspective highlights the challenges developers face, the tools that make accessibility work scalable, and why accessibility must be a shared responsibility within the open-source community.

06 May 2025 2:20pm GMT

The Drop Times: Drupal Bulgaria Meetup Scheduled for May 22 in Sofia

Join the Drupal Bulgaria Meetup on May 22 in Sofia for expert talks, networking, and community vibes! Hosted by Geonovation, with RSVP opening May 2-spots are limited!

06 May 2025 1:08pm GMT

DrupalCon News & Updates: Secure Your Spot at DrupalCon Vienna 2025: Registration Now Open!

DrupalCon Vienna 2025 is set to take place from October 14-17 at the Austria Center Vienna, bringing together the global Drupal community for four unforgettable days of innovation, connection, and inspiration.

Whether you're a seasoned Drupal developer, a digital strategist, or just getting started with open source, this is the place to be.

Who Should Attend?

Add a section that highlights specific target audiences:

  • Developers - Stay on top of new modules, APIs, and performance tips.
  • Site Builders - Discover ways to create better, faster Drupal sites.
  • Project Managers - Learn best practices for leading Drupal projects.
  • Marketers & Content Creators - Explore personalization, SEO, and accessibility
  • Students & Newcomers - A great entry point to explore the community and get mentorship.
By Bram Driesen

By Bram Driesen

Why Attend DrupalCon Vienna 2025?

DrupalCon isn't just another tech conference, it's a global gathering of passionate minds shaping the future of the web. Here's why you should attend:

  • Unmatched Learning Opportunities
    Dive deep into expert-led sessions across seven curated tracks, covering development, design, accessibility, DevOps, and more.
  • The Driesnote
    Hear directly from Dries Buytaert, the founder of Drupal, on the state of the project and what's ahead.
  • Hands-on Collaboration
    Participate in contribution rooms and the dedicated Contribution Day to help build the future of Drupal whether you write code, create content, or manage projects.
  • Career Growth
    Level up your skills, explore new technologies, and meet potential collaborators or employers.
  • Inspiration & Innovation
    Be part of the International Splash Awards and other showcases of innovation in the Drupal ecosystem.
  • Global Networking
    Connect with Drupalers from around the world, including community leaders, contributors, and companies actively hiring or looking to collaborate.
  • Vibrant Social Events
    Attend Women in Drupal, Trivia Night, the Opening Reception, and more.
  • Cultural Experience
    Explore Vienna, a city of classical music, historic beauty, and modern innovation.

Ticket Pricing Options

All prices are in Euros (€) and include Austrian VAT (20%).​

Single Tickets:

  • Very Early Bird: €775 (Limited to 50 tickets)​
  • Early Bird: €805 (Available until June 17)​
  • Regular: €985 (Available until September 15)​
  • Late: €1,165 (Available until October 16)​
  • Student: €485 (Available until October 16; valid student ID required)​

Group Discounts (5 or more tickets):

  • Early Bird Group: €3,900 (€780 per ticket; save €25 per ticket compared to single Early Bird rate)​
  • Regular Group: €4,775 (€955 per ticket; save €30 per ticket compared to single Regular rate)​

What's Included with Your Ticket?

  • Full access to 3 days of sessions, BoFs, and keynotes
  • Entry to Contribution Day and contribution rooms
  • Admission to the exhibition hall and sponsored sessions
  • Catering throughout the event
  • A digital tote bag with resources
  • Access to session recordings (72 hours after the event, where authorized)
  • Entry to all official social events

Ready to Join the Movement?

DrupalCon is more than a conference, it's a celebration of collaboration, creativity, and community. Come build, learn, and connect with thousands of Drupalers in one of Europe's most vibrant cities.

👉 Register now and make your mark at DrupalCon Vienna 2025!

06 May 2025 11:04am GMT

Specbee: What UI/UX design services can do for your Business

Want to enhance user experience, boost conversion rates, and drive business growth? Read this blog about how professional UI/UX design services can help!

06 May 2025 10:08am GMT

Drupal Starshot blog: Marketplace Share Out #3: Value and Incentives

Over the last few weeks, the Marketplace Initiative has been mapping assumptions, surfacing motivations, and exploring real-world expectations for a Drupal Site Template Marketplace. The initial rounds of feedback were designed to surface motivations, beliefs, unknowns, and frame what success might mean. That work has helped ground the initiative in shared purpose and direction.

Now we're starting the work of transforming those broad ambitions into working models of value, governance, trust, and experience. We're beginning to sketch what the Marketplace does, how it creates and protects value, and what contributors and users can expect from it.

Why a Drupal Site Template Marketplace?

Across survey feedback, community prompts, and RTC themes, several consistent value propositions have emerged - answering the question: Why build a Drupal site template Marketplace?

For Contributors

A trusted, visible channel to distribute, monetize, and showcase high-quality site templates that reflect your expertise - and generate leads, recognition, and revenue.

For Agencies & DCPs

An ecosystem catalyst that drives qualified leads, lowers implementation costs, and helps you deliver faster, better Drupal experiences to more clients.

For End Users (Builders, Subject Matter Experts, Evaluators)

A library of trustworthy, ready-to-launch Drupal sites - professionally built, continuously vetted, and provided by the Drupal community.

For the Drupal Project & Drupal Association

A sustainable marketplace that strengthens the ecosystem, generates new revenue, and reflects the values of open source through governance, quality, and inclusion.

What Makes Contribution Worthwhile?

In Slack, surveys and our real-time collaboration session we asked contributors directly: "What would make it worthwhile for you to contribute a template?" Key themes emerged from the discussion:

  • Compensation matters. Contributors suggested price points between $300-$1,000 per site template, depending on complexity. Some see templates as a viable business; others view them as strategic loss leaders.
  • Lead generation is an incentive. Access to user contact info or opportunities to offer services was cited as a powerful motivator-even more than direct revenue in some cases.
  • Recognition and visibility also surfaced as important non-financial incentives, especially for those aiming to grow brand or project awareness.
  • Licensing clarity and IP protection remain concerns-contributors want guardrails to discourage cloning and unauthorized redistribution.
  • Marketplace features-such as demo previews, rich media listings, and clear tech specs-can enhance both contributor experience and buyer confidence.

We also heard loud and clear what gets in the way of contribution:

  • High (Uncompensated) Support Expectations: Ongoing maintenance, support, and clarity of lifecycle.
  • Lack of Clarity: Around what qualifies, what gets featured, and how disputes are handled.
  • Governance Gaps: Without rules, the risk is chaos - too many low-quality or misaligned submissions.
  • Misaligned Incentives: Contributors worry about monetization models that exclude or exploit.

What's Coming Next

Here's what we'll be working on over the coming weeks:

  • Governance Sketching: From submission flow to trust signals and appeals.
  • Contributor Workflow Design: What the path from idea → listing → maintenance actually looks like.
  • Quality & Review Criteria: What "good" looks like across code, content, accessibility, and UX.
  • Revenue & Recognition Models: How value is created, shared, and sustained.

How You Can Contribute Now

We're still in active input-gathering mode, and your voice matters.

  • Survey #2 is still open - If you haven't yet shared how a Drupal CMS Marketplace might help you or your business, take it now.
  • Survey #3 just launched - This one explores expectations around fairness, openness, and revenue models. Take the survey here.
  • Join the weekly Slack prompt in #drupal-cms-marketplace
    Up this week: What would make you trust a site template listing?
  • Participate in our Drupal Certified Partner and Agency Ecosystem Roundtable 15 May 2025 UTC 15:30. Register here.

06 May 2025 2:36am GMT

DDEV Blog: DDEV May 2025 Newsletter

Rattlesnake Arches, western Colorado

Welcome to the May 2025 DDEV Newsletter
This month: special-networking guides, add-on maintenance tips, community tool highlights, and Randy's bikepacking plans.

What's New

Community Tutorials

Events & Talks

Governance & Roadmap

Your Input Requested!

Heads-Up: Randy will be out bikepacking May 23-June 23, so updates may be limited; Stas will keep things moving!

Sponsorship Status

Stay Connected

06 May 2025 12:00am GMT

05 May 2025

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drunomics: Drupal Dev Days 2025: Innovation, Community, and Collaboration in Leuven

Drupal Dev Days 2025: Innovation, Community, and Collaboration in Leuven

Group photo at Drupal Dev Days Leuven

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Drupal innovation is accelerating! Join our journey at the Drupal Dev Days 2025 in Leuven where we explored ambitious plans for Experience Builder, AI integration, and a new pan-European Drupal association while connecting with the passionate community.

05 May 2025 8:36pm GMT

Talking Drupal: Talking Drupal #500 - Community Edition

Join us for an extraordinary celebration of Talking Drupal's 500th episode! In this milestone episode, we dive into a treasure trove of memories, insights, and updates from an array of special guests. From innovative Drupal contributions to the future of open-source technology, this episode is packed with valuable discussions. Don't miss appearances from notable guests like Dries Buytaert, Tim Doyle, Tim Lehnen, Mike Anello, and many more. Celebrate with us as we look forward to 500 more episodes!

For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/500

Topics

Guests include, in order of appearance:

Resources

Road to deprecating .module files

Hosts

Nic Laflin - nLighteneddevelopment.com nicxvan John Picozzi - epam.com johnpicozzi Martin Anderson-Clutz - mandclu.com mandclu Stephen Cross - stephencross

05 May 2025 6:00pm GMT

The Drop Times: DXPR’s “Baby AI” Redefines Content Creation with Free AI Access for Drupal Users

DXPR Builder 2.7 introduces "Baby AI," a free and integrated AI platform for Drupal, combining GPT-4o, Gemini, Claude, and other top models. Built to streamline content workflows without extra cost, DXAI gives developers and editors powerful tools to write, edit, and refine directly inside the CMS.

05 May 2025 3:20pm GMT

The Drop Times: Growing but Not Devoid of Pain

Dear Readers,

The 2025 State of Open Source Report has dropped, and it's raising eyebrows. Open Source adoption keeps climbing, with 96% of organizations either holding steady or increasing their usage. But behind that impressive number is a more complicated story. Many teams are pushing ahead without the skills or strategy to manage what they've adopted. The tools are powerful. The human side, including staffing, governance, and lifecycle planning, is struggling to keep pace.

Drupal users will recognize the tension. As one of the most mature and widely deployed open-source platforms, Drupal has long been part of the enterprise tech stack. But even here, the report's themes hit home. The risk of running outdated modules, the effort needed to stay current with security updates, and the rising demand for cloud-native workflows are all very real. It's not just about building with Open Source anymore. It's about managing it with clarity and consistency.

The key takeaway? Adoption alone isn't success. Whether you're using Drupal, containerized services, or open-source data platforms, the same pressures apply. Unsupported code, compliance gaps, and missing talent can quietly undermine progress. The report is worth your time if you care about using Open Source in a sustainable, responsible way. Read the full 2025 report to get a grounded look at where the ecosystem stands and what needs attention next.

DISCOVER DRUPAL

LISTICLE

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ORGANISATION NEWS

We acknowledge that there are more stories to share. However, due to selection constraints, we must pause further exploration for now.

To get timely updates, follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. You can also join us on Drupal Slack at #thedroptimes.

Thank you,
Sincerely
Alka Elizabeth
Sub-editor, The DropTimes.

05 May 2025 2:57pm GMT