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📢 The Quarterly #WomenInDrupal meeting is today at 12 PM CDT (1 PM ET)! A safe space for female-identifying & non-binary community members to connect, share & discuss. Details in the “womenindrupal” Slack channel 30 mins before start.
https://bit.ly/3UtnwXV
Mansoor Aziz has launched DrupalZone, a free tutorial platform with step-by-step lessons, complete source code & AI-assisted content checks.
Details: https://bit.ly/4oGcfl1
Drupal AI Integration Workshop at #DrupalCampPune — Sept 13, 2025.
Hands-on AI features for content, automation, chatbots & search with QED42’s Akhil Babu & Piyuesh Kumar.
Info: https://bit.ly/41zA97C
Claude AI is now available for Drupal CMS via DrupalForge.org — enabling AI-powered coding, testing, & automation in a cloud VS Code setup.
Read: https://bit.ly/41HEdmj
Sofiane Boudadi will speak at #DrupalConVienna on Oct 16 about using Drupal & open source to help aviation reach EU carbon neutrality targets. @drupalconeur.bsky.social
Details: https://bit.ly/3JgLy5X
The Confident will launch Build a LocalGov Drupal Website, an online course led by Mark Conroy @mark.ie covering design, site building, module dev & theming. @localgovdrupal.bsky.social
Details: https://bit.ly/3Jf4bYg
Voting is open for the DrupalCon Vienna 2025 official T-shirt design!
Four finalists are up for selection until Aug 22. @drupalconeur.bsky.social
More: https://bit.ly/46PNfRN
Khushbu Radadiya outlines how offshore CI/CD is transforming enterprise Drupal — from Docker-based parity to blue-green deployments.
Read: https://bit.ly/4oCArVq
Grzegorz Bartman shares 17 Drupal 11–ready modules to save admin time, improve security & streamline workflows — all tested in real projects.
More: https://bit.ly/45wd4no
Palantir.net shares a roadmap for proactive Drupal operations & maintenance — reducing downtime, security risks & technical debt.
Details: https://bit.ly/4fHk7yA
Albert Skibinski @askibinski.bsky.social shows how to integrate Google Consent Mode V2 with Drupal & Klaro — adding new consent params, GTM triggers, and governance safeguards.
Read: https://bit.ly/4mzWpGt
@tag1consulting.com will showcase its Drupal expertise worldwide this fall — sponsoring & speaking at events in North America, Europe & Asia.
📍 BADCamp, NEDCamp, @nedcamp.bsky.social DrupalCon Vienna, @drupalconeur.bsky.social DrupalCon Nara
More: https://bit.ly/415eioy
Druid @druid.fi migrated and revamped Kirami Oy’s 7-language site in just 1.5 weeks — zero downtime, better SEO, faster performance, and easier content management.
Full case study: https://bit.ly/3Htx6XQ
DrupalCamp Pune 2025 increases Early Bird tickets to 35! ₹800 until Aug 22.
📅 Sept 13–14 @ YASHADA
Two days of sessions, BoF discussions, contributions, an AI workshop, and networking events.
More: https://bit.ly/4fB0ubt
Pantheon will showcase Macomb County’s transformation at Drupal GovCon 2025 on Aug 14, 9 AM.
Co-presented with TEN7, the session highlights accessibility, SEO gains, and collaborative workflows. Booth visitors can explore WebOps tools and join a $50 DoorDash giveaway.
More: https://bit.ly/410VgQ4
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Drupal Mumbai Meetup #5 is coming up on Aug 23, 2025 at QED42, Vikhroli.
Morning meet & greet, knowledge sessions, and DrupalCamp Mumbai planning—plus snacks & networking to close.
Full info: https://bit.ly/4owq5Gt
⚡ Lullabot shows how automation slashed Drupal maintenance time by 57% for a state gov site. Renovate + Project Update Bot cut patch debt, boosted security & freed devs for higher-value work.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4fwCBSj
#Drupal #Automation #Security #DevOps
📅 Keeping #Drupal in sync with #PHP releases is no small task. Renato Salvatori details release cycles, version requirements, and upgrade strategies—plus LTS options for slower-moving teams.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4llxRQI
#WebDev #OpenSource #PHPSupport
🆕 LakeDrops’ Jürgen Haas unveils the #Drupal Modeler API — decoupling config logic from UIs so modules like ECA & AI Agents can swap interfaces (BPMN, ReactFlow). ECA 3.0 & BPMN 3.0 also land with major upgrades.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3HvrsED
#WebDev #OpenSource #DrupalModules
🔍 Monarq’s comprehensive #Drupal SEO guide walks through core tools, key modules, technical setup & long-term optimization tactics. From Metatag to Blazy, it’s packed with practical steps for better rankings.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4fwHQ49
#SEO #WebDev #OpenSource #DigitalMarketing
🤝 IDS Logic shares a full guide to integrating #Mautic with #Drupal — from setup & module config to real-time tracking, lead scoring, and campaign automation. Boost engagement & streamline marketing in one place.
🔗 https://bit.ly/46MmmOA
#MarketingAutomation #WebDev #OpenSource
☁️ Headless Drupal is powerful but painful, says Jay Callicott. His fix? A hosted “Drupal Cloud” CMS with curated modules, automated updates & smooth frontend integration—open source ease meets cloud convenience.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4owLfUG
#Drupal #HeadlessCMS #WebDev #ContentManagement
🐞 Not every “bug” is a bug. 1xINTERNET @1xinternet.bsky.social breaks down 4 types of issues—defects, feature requests, external dependencies & usage problems—and why classification saves time, money & trust.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4owGQBm
#Drupal #Agile #ProjectManagement #WebDev
♿ Denis Peszka from Smartbees shares a hands-on guide to WCAG 2.1 compliance in Drupal. Learn how Editoria11y, Node Link Report, Text Resize & Fluidproject UI Options boost accessibility, plus tips for testing & legal compliance.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3HvdouN
#Drupal #WCAG #Accessibility #WebDev
Kevin Quillen talks with Alka Elizabeth about making AI in Drupal simple, accessible, and community-driven. They explore the AI module framework, admin UX improvements, and why Experience Builder could be a turning point for site builders.
Full interview: https://bit.ly/4lhvsq5
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The DropTimes is Calling All Drupal Agencies & Teams!
We’re collecting inspiring AI case studies to showcase how the Drupal ecosystem is innovating with intelligence — and we want your team’s work featured!
Just 4 days to go!
Drupal GovCon kicks off on August 14, bringing together the Drupal 4 Gov community, industry experts, and enthusiasts from across government, private, non-profit, and education sectors.
DrupalCon Vienna 2025 @drupalconeur.bsky.social is open for regular registration!
📍 Oct 14–17, Austria Center Vienna
🎤 4 keynotes, 100+ sessions, workshops, Contribution Day, Splash Awards
🎟 Regular-rate tickets until Sept 15, with group discounts available.
Full story: https://bit.ly/45cWpGP
Drupal 11.2.3 released with key fixes:
Restored PHPStan 1.x & 2.x support
Fixed return type issue in BlockBase
PHPUnit 10/11 support for core-recommended installs
Production-ready, security coverage until June 2026.
Full story: https://bit.ly/4fvHU48
