Drupal Module Upgrader (DMU) was created by Angie Byron and Adam Hoenich way back in 2014 at Acquia to help folks upgrade custom Drupal 7 modules to modern Drupal. It was magic. Cameron Zemek at PreviousNext built the crucial underlying library, Pharborist, which abstracted PHP manipulation into a generic dependency. Many relied on DMU to upgrade custom code, and it was even updated for Drupal 9; however, keeping it current over time proved challenging.
07 Mar 2026
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Gábor Hojtsy: My experiment in bringing Drupal Module Upgrader back from the dead in less than 24 hours
My experiment in bringing Drupal Module Upgrader back from the dead in less than 24 hours
07 Mar 2026 7:13am GMT
06 Mar 2026
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The Drop Times: Managing Multisite Configuration with Config Split at DrupalCon Chicago 2026
Managing multiple Drupal sites from a single codebase can deliver significant efficiencies, but configuration management quickly becomes complex as sites, features, and environments diverge. In his upcoming DrupalCon Chicago 2026 session, Jordan Thompson will demonstrate how Config Split can be used to structure multisite configuration in a predictable and maintainable way. The talk presents practical patterns, reusable templates, and workflow techniques designed to simplify configuration management across large Drupal multisite deployments.
06 Mar 2026 5:35pm GMT
The Drop Times: AI, Drupal CMS, and Developer Tooling Dominate Drupal Dev Days 2026 Programme
The full programme for Drupal Developer Days 2026 shows how the Drupal ecosystem is responding to major shifts in modern web development. Artificial intelligence features prominently across multiple sessions, alongside discussions about Drupal CMS architecture, developer tooling, and evolving community practices. Together, the sessions suggest a community exploring how Drupal adapts to AI-assisted development while continuing to modernise its technical foundations.
06 Mar 2026 3:21pm GMT