Drupal 10 End of Life Positions Upgrade to Drupal 11 as Architectural Reset Drupal 10’s end-of-life introduces more than a version change, with implications for security, compliance, and long-term maintenance. A Drupal Odyssey article argues that upgrading to Drupal 11 should be treated as an architectural reset, where unnec...

Drupal 10 EOL reframed as an architectural reset.
Upgrade to Drupal 11 is a chance to remove legacy code and dependencies.
Focus on long-term maintainability.

🔗 https://bit.ly/3PpHxPZ

#Drupal #Drupal11 #WebDevelopment #OpenSource

Building a Random Quote Block with a Custom Drupal 11 Module Running PHP directly from the database is no longer considered safe in modern Drupal. Joan Catala shows how a small custom Drupal 11 module can replace the old PHP Filter approach by creating a block that dynamically displays random phrases.

Joan Catala demonstrates a Drupal 11 custom module for a random quote block.

The tutorial replaces deprecated PHP-in-database patterns with a secure block plugin approach.

https://bit.ly/4salFGF

#Drupal #Drupal11 #DrupalDev

Drupal Module Upgrader returns with 2.0.0-alpha2.

Gábor Hojtsy restored compatibility with Drupal 10 and 11 by fixing PHP 8 issues in the Pharborist dependency.

The experimental release helps developers start upgrading Drupal 7 custom modules.

https://bit.ly/3NkZ0s8

#Drupal10 #Drupal11

Video introduces visual layout construction workflow in Drupal

A new video series explores the Display Builder module for Drupal.

Pierre Dureau demonstrates the Page Layouts feature using Drupal 11.3 and UI Suite DaisyUI components, showing how administrators can visually arrange blocks and components.

https://bit.ly/40sdyJn

#Drupal #Drupal11 #UISuite

GraphQL 5.0.0-beta2 improves caching and previews

GraphQL for Drupal 5.0.0-beta2 is now available.

The beta fixes cacheability metadata for the current:user query and adds support for node preview URLs and entity reference revisions. Compatible with Drupal 10.4 and 11.

Read more:
https://bit.ly/4aWHT7y

#Drupal #GraphQL #Drupal10 #Drupal11

Making PDF Content Searchable in Drupal 11 with Solr and Tika Ron Ferguson of Drupal Odyssey demonstrates how to index PDF content in Drupal 11 using Solr and Tika. The post explains how extracted text, field boosting, and Search API configuration enable deep-text search within large document collections. For d...

Ron Ferguson explains how to make PDF content searchable in Drupal 11.

Using Search API with Solr and Tika, he indexes extracted PDF text, applies weighted boosts, and enables operator-based full-text queries.

Read more:
https://bit.ly/3MQvLgr

#Drupal #Drupal11 #Solr #SearchAPI

The Automated Librarian: Part 3 - Indexing PDF Content with Solr & Tika in Drupal 11 Stop searching for filenames and start searching inside your data. Learn how to use Apache Solr and Tika to index PDF content in Drupal 11, configure weighted search boosts, and unlock the "Black Box"...

Part 3 of the 'Automated Librarian' is live! 🚀
We’re building an "X-Ray Machine" for #Drupal11 using Solr & Tika to index deep-text in PDFs.
Thanks to @ivanzugec.com for the search setup inspo!
Check it out: drupalodyssey.com/go/Ea5iuWwUi...
#Drupal #AI #SearchAPI #WebDev

Make Drupal Search Smarter Search API Date Boost module boosts upcoming and recent content using date logic—no code needed. Ideal for events and time-sensitive sites.

Vivek P R has released Search API Date Boost for Drupal.

The contrib module boosts search results using configurable date fields.

Useful for event-driven and time-sensitive Drupal 10 and 11 sites.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4qosC5e

#Drupal #SearchAPI #Drupal11 #SiteBuilding

Is it time to ditch Gulp/SCSS for #Drupal 11? 🤔

I'm eyeing Atomic Design + Storybook + Tailwind for #Drupal. A component sandbox sounds great, but is the SDC/Webpack overhead worth it?
Have you made the jump? Is it paradise or just new headaches? Help me decide! 👇

#WebDev #TailwindCSS #Drupal11

Big thanks to @TheDropTimes for featuring 'The Automated Librarian' series! 🚀
I’m turning a silent NAS into a #Drupal11 intelligence engine via Migrate API & Solr.
Join the journey at the Series Hub: drupalodyssey.com/blog/development/automat...
#Automation

Drupal service container deep dive (Part 3): service collectors In the third part of his deep dive, Luca Lusso explores how Drupal developers can use service collectors and AutowireIterator to group, inject, and optimize services efficiently. This guide continues the practical exploration of Drupal's powerful ser...

Luca Lusso breaks down service collectors in Part 3 of The Drop Times' container deep dive.
💡 Learn when to use service_collector, service_id_collector, and the modern AutowireIterator in Drupal.
https://bit.ly/4chDI8y
#Drupal #Symfony #DependencyInjection #Drupal11

Honored to see the 'Automated Librarian' featured in @thedroptimes.bsky.social! 🚀

Check out the feature here: www.thedroptimes.com/66074/ron-ferguson-build...

#Drupal11 #AI #SearchAPI #WebDev

Manual data entry is the enemy. 🛑

I had 180+ eBooks buried on a NAS. I used NFS mounts and the #Drupal Migrate API to import 20 years of files in 20 minutes. ⚡️

The breakdown: https://drupalodyssey.com/go/LgfLWSL6EaDFn-ax0

#SelfHosted #Drupal11 #OpenSource

Ron Ferguson Builds AI‑Driven eBook Library in Drupal 11

📚 Ron Ferguson used Drupal 11 + Solr + AI to build a private, automated eBook library.

His blog series shows how local LLMs like Ollama generate smart summaries from scanned files.

No scripts, no cloud dependencies—just Drupal.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4ajJ014

#Drupal #AIinDrupal #Drupal11 #Automation

🚨 DrupalSouth Call for Papers submissions have been extended until Fri 6 Feb 2026. 🚨

We are seeking session submissions from people connected to the Drupal ecosystem.

👉 drupalsouth.org/events/drupa...

#Drupal
#DrupalSouth
#OpenSource
#DrupalCMS
#Drupal11
#Drupal12
#CallForPapers
#CFP

Drupal CMS 2.0 is here — combining real-time editing, AI, and sector templates in one sleek package.
New Canvas UI, Mercury components, and recipes streamline every part of site building.
Try the demo or download now: https://bit.ly/4qMughY

#DrupalCMS #OpenSource #WebDevelopment #Drupal11

Don’t Let SimpleSAMLphp Block Your Drupal Upgrade

Drupal 11 upgrade blocked by SimpleSAMLphp?

Robert Arias (Four Kitchens) walks you through migrating to SAML Authentication, which avoids Symfony conflicts and Composer issues.

Step-by-step guide here: https://bit.ly/4a2VeuQ

#DrupalUpgrade #SAML #OpenSource #Drupal11 #WebDev

Drupal CMS Demo Updated After Installation Fixes for Rewrite and Recipe Errors

Drupal Forge’s CMS demo is stable again after key install fixes for Drupal 11.3.

Thanks to Darren Oh and Wayne Eaker, URL rewrite checks and recipe errors are resolved.

Full TDT breakdown: https://bit.ly/4sSirZc

#Drupal #DevTools #Drupal11 #OpenSource

CKEditor5 Table Fix v1.0.9 Released with Media Support and Stability Improvements

CKEditor5 Table Fix v1.0.9 now supports media in tables 🧩

Improves HTML semantics and stability for Drupal 10/11 upgrades.

Details: https://bit.ly/3YEJoBG

#DrupalEditor #CKEditor5 #Drupal10 #Drupal11

Identify, review & improve image accessibility in Drupal with the AI Media Accessibility Audit module Struggling with image alt text in Drupal? Read how Media Accessibility Audit helps you find, fix, and scale accessibility with responsible AI and full editorial control.

Struggling with image alt text in Drupal? Read how Media Accessibility Audit helps you find, fix, and scale accessibility with responsible AI and full editorial control.

www.specbee.com/blogs/drupal...

#drupal #imageaccessibility #wcag #alttext #ai #drupalmodule #accessibilityaudit #drupal11

Simplifying User Registration in Drupal with the Webform Registration Handler Skvare explains how the Webform Registration Handler module turns webform submissions into Drupal user accounts with proper validation, role assignment, and field mapping. The post covers architecture, security practices, and integration with CiviCRM...

🧩 Need smoother user signups in Drupal?

Skvare’s Webform Registration Handler creates user accounts from Webform entries—with plugins for roles, validation, and CiviCRM links.

Full TDT breakdown: https://bit.ly/3L31muE

#Drupal10 #Drupal11 #Webform #UserRegistration

Should You Learn Drupal in 2026? A Developer-Centric Guide to the CMS Ecosystem In a comprehensive guide, Wassim Bensassi breaks down whether learning Drupal in 2026 is the right move for developers. He explores market demand, career opportunities, the real learning curve, and a phased roadmap to mastering Drupal—from site build...

🧠 Should you learn Drupal in 2026? Wassim Bensassi’s roadmap guide says yes—for the right developer.

Covers job data, salary benchmarks, and a detailed learning plan for real career growth.
https://bit.ly/3YVr738

#DrupalLearning #WebDevCareers #Drupal11 #PHP

Varbase 10.1.0 Stable Released with Drupal 11.3 and PHP 8.4 Support Rajab Natshah has announced the stable release of Varbase 10.1.0, introducing full support for Drupal 11.3 and PHP 8.4. This update streamlines site-building with new layout features, component updates, and removal of deprecated modules, reinforcing ...

Rajab Natshah announces Varbase 10.1.0 stable with Drupal 11.3 and PHP 8.4 support.
The release removes deprecated components and improves admin and editorial UX.
Details: https://bit.ly/4ar1bDz

#Drupal #Varbase #Drupal11 #OpenSource

✅ Released Varbase 10.1.0
www.drupal.org/project/varb...
#drupal @drupalassociation.bsky.social #varbase #vardot #php #CMS #bootstrap #drupal11

Modernizing NAATP.org with React and Drupal 11 - CiviCRM Skvare helped NAATP modernize its site with React and Drupal 11, delivering a faster, dynamic member directory powered by CiviCRM.

NAATP partnered with Skvare to modernize its site using React + Drupal 11, powered by CiviCRM data.The new platform delivers faster search, real-time updates, and a smoother experience for anyone exploring addiction treatment providers.
🔗 Explore case study: tinyurl.com/wpbx8dtt

#CiviCRM #Drupal11

New Thin Progress Bar Module Offers Minimalist Load Feedback for Drupal 11

New contrib module alert: Thin Progress Bar brings smart load indicators to #Drupal11.

It only appears when needed—configurable, responsive, and WCAG-aligned.

Details via The Drop Times: https://bit.ly/4ok7hIY

#Drupal #UX #Accessibility #Modules

DrupalCamp Scotland 2025 Recap: Automation, UX, and Real-World Drupal Use Cases DrupalCamp Scotland 2025 took place at the University of Edinburgh, featuring talks on automation, multi-site strategy, UX, and Drupal CMS advancements. Highlights included sessions on university site migrations, LocalGov Drupal plugins, and practica...

DrupalCamp Scotland 2025 spotlighted automation, UX, and high-scale use cases.
Talks ranged from Cambridge’s 500-site Drupal 11 rollout to LocalGov integrations and SDC demos.

Full recap by Hashbang Code:
🔗 https://bit.ly/4p9QCJI

#DrupalCamp #Drupal11 #SDC #UX

Varbase 10.1.0-rc1 Adds Secure Auto-Update Support, AI API Integration, and DDEV Enhancements

🚀 Varbase 10.1.0-rc1 is here with secure auto-update support, AI upgrades, and DDEV install options.

Compatible with Drupal 11.2.8 and tuned for fast enterprise deployment.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3XQsJdU

#Drupal #Varbase #AutomaticUpdates #Drupal11

🎥 Video published
Building for the Future with Web Components
By Brynn Briedis
youtu.be/4fIlgolXPXg
DrupalSouth Community Day 2025

See other videos: drupalsouth.org/community-da...

#Drupal #DrupalSouth #OpenSource #DrupalCMS #Drupal11 #WebComponets

🎥 Video published
Five Years Late, Still On Time: mentalhealthonline.org.au #Drupal 8 to 11 journey
By Alex Skrypnyk
youtu.be/Lc4n4goSSvw
DrupalSouth Community Day 2025

See other videos: drupalsouth.org/community-da...

#DrupalSouth #OpenSource #DrupalCMS #Drupal11