fidzu : web

We're all familiar with cookie consent banners - the popups asking us to agree to "cookies" that track data from our visits. They're everywhere. And honestly, they're a bit annoying.

But here's the thing most organizations get wrong: they treat the banner as the entire conversation. Find a tool, install a popup, check the box. Done.

That's backwards. The banner is just the visible output of a much more important process - understanding what your website actually collects, why it collects it, and whether anyone made a deliberate decision about any of it.

01 Apr 2026 3:04pm GMT

Drupal is evolving so quickly that it's hard to guess what's coming next, until the DrupalCon keynote by Drupal Founder, Dries Buytaert, warmly known as the 'Driesnote' pulls back the curtain. That's the moment when the community leans in, ready to see the newest ideas take shape.

01 Apr 2026 2:46pm GMT

The Call for Papers for DrupalCon Rotterdam is officially open. We have an important update regarding one of our most vital tracks.
This year, we officially expanded the scope of our discussions. What was previously the Open Web track has evolved into the Digital Sovereignty and Open Web track.

Why the Change?`
Today, many large companies control our data and our platforms. The Open Web is about more than just code. It is about who has control. Digital Sovereignty means that people, organizations, and countries have the right to control their own digital lives.
By adding this to the name, we show that DrupalCon is the place for these big talks. We want to build a web that is fair, open, and not controlled by just a few large companies.

Who Should Submit?
We are looking for more than just technical sessions. To solve the challenges of the modern web, we need a broad range of perspectives. We want to hear from the following groups.

• Policymakers navigating the GDPR and the AI Act.
• Advocates fighting for digital equity and accessibility.
• Site Builders and Developers implementing privacy first architectures.
• Community Leaders fostering sustainable open source ecosystems.

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Potential Topics
If you are wondering whether your idea fits, here are a few topics we would love to see on the stage.

• Accessibility as Sovereignty: Why the web is not truly open if it is not accessible to everyone. We want to hear how universal design gives people the power to use the web independently.
• Local First Apps: How to build tools that work without the internet and keep data with the user. We want to hear about tools that put the user in charge of their own information.
• Public Code: How Drupal helps everyone, from sole traders to national governments, keep their independence. We want to hear how you use open source tools to stay in control of your digital future.
• Privacy by Design: How to make Drupal sites that protect user data from the start. We want to hear how you build Drupal sites that prioritize security and privacy.
• Digital Identity: New ways for users to prove who they are without giving away their privacy. We want to hear about new identity systems that respect the individual.
• Green Coding: How saving energy helps keep the web free and open. We want to hear how digital efficiency supports a sovereign web.
• AI and Ownership: How to use AI without losing control of your work. We want to hear about how Drupal can use AI while keeping data private and models ethical.
• Regulatory and economical control: The European Union is building sovereignty through laws like GDPR, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity. We want to hear how these regulations and investments affect the way we build and host the web.

Submit Today
The Open Web does not stay open by accident. It stays open because people share their knowledge and vision. Whether you are seasoned or a first time speaker with a unique perspective, we want to hear from you.

Link to CFP Submission Portal Deadline: https://events.drupal.org/rotterdam2026/submit-your-session-proposal

01 Apr 2026 12:48pm GMT

Read more about the AB's current thinking on using Large Language Models (LLMs) in the standards process.

31 Mar 2026 8:18pm GMT

In this blog post, W3C CEO Seth Dobbs celebrates the importance of the web and calls out key initiatives from W3C's strategic objectives.

12 Mar 2026 11:09am GMT

This post gives a summary of the results of the 2025 World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Membership Survey.

29 Jan 2026 9:38am GMT

On January 14, 2006, John Resig introduced a JavaScript library called jQuery at BarCamp in New York City. Now, 20 years later, the jQuery team is happy to announce the final release of jQuery 4.0.0. After a long development cycle and several pre-releases, jQuery 4.0.0 brings many improvements and modernizations. It is the first major … Continue reading →

18 Jan 2026 12:29am GMT

It's here! Almost. jQuery 4.0.0-rc.1 is now available. It's our way of saying, "we think this is ready; now poke it with many sticks". If nothing is found that requires a second release candidate, jQuery 4.0.0 final will follow. Please try out this release and let us know if you encounter any issues. A 4.0 … Continue reading →

11 Aug 2025 5:35pm GMT

Last February, we released the first beta of jQuery 4.0.0. We're now ready to release a second, and we expect a release candidate to come soon™. This release comes with a major rewrite to jQuery's testing infrastructure, which removed all deprecated or under-supported dependencies. But the main change that warranted a second beta was a … Continue reading →

17 Jul 2024 2:03pm GMT

When it comes to crafting an article, the headline is crucial for grabbing the reader's attention and enticing them to read further. In this post, I'll explore the 7 types of article headlines and provide examples for each using the subjects of product management, user experience design, and search engine optimization. 1. The Know-it-All The […]

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29 May 2023 10:20pm GMT

Product management is one of the most exciting and rewarding careers in the tech world. But it's also one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented. There are many myths and misconceptions that cloud the reality of what product managers do, how they do it, and what skills they need to succeed. In this blog post, […]

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09 Apr 2023 5:28pm GMT

The role of a product manager is crucial to the success of any product. They are responsible for managing the entire product life cycle, from conceptualization to launch and beyond. A product manager must possess a unique blend of skills and qualities to be effective in their role. Strong strategic thinking A product manager must […]

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11 Dec 2022 4:43pm GMT