Stories by Staff Reporter

Saroj K. shares Module 2.1 of his Acquia Developer Certification prep series on WeeklyDrupal.com. This installment focuses on content modeling in Drupal—how to correctly define content types, fields, and relationships that scale, reuse well, and align with exam expectations. ...more

Registration is now open for the Drupal4Gov EU Conference 2026, taking place on 29 January in Brussels. The one-day event invites public sector leaders, policymakers, and technologists to explore how open-source solutions like Drupal are powering digital transformation across European administrations. ...more

Drupal Dev Days Athens 2026 has extended its Early Bird ticket deadline to 1 February 2026. Attendees can secure discounted rates starting at €90, with special pricing for students and free access for selected speakers and sponsors. ...more

James Shields’ Day 16 entry in the Drupal Advent Calendar looks to the future of Drupal CMS as version 2.0 moves through its alpha release. Featuring insights from DrupalCon Nara, the post highlights usability improvements, low-code tools like Canvas, and a shift toward pre-built site templates designed for faster, easier site creation. ...more

In an era of cloud-dominated AI, Andrii Podanenko argues for the strategic value of locally fine-tuned language models. Prioritizing privacy, control, and low-cost deployment, his approach enables secure, domain-specific AI on everyday hardware. ...more

Day 4 of Freelock’s Drupal Advent Calendar addresses the importance of logical focus order and visible indicators for keyboard users. The post outlines WCAG standards and best practices for ensuring navigable and accessible interfaces. ...more

Day 21 of Freelock’s Drupal Advent Calendar focuses on the importance of customizable text spacing for users with dyslexia, low vision, and other reading challenges. The post offers practical guidance on building accessible layouts and avoiding images of text. ...more

Backdrop CMS is developing Layout Paragraphs, a new feature designed to enhance layout flexibility for content editors using the Paragraphs module. Introduced by Laryn Kragt Bakker at a recent user group meeting, the initiative builds on Backdrop’s Layout API and aims to balance usability with structure. ...more

DrupalCon Chicago 2026 organizers are encouraging community members to register ahead of the holiday break. Planning early helps secure participation, align professional goals, and ensure a smoother experience at the flagship open-source event scheduled for next year. ...more

On Day 11 of the Drupal Advent Calendar, James Shields spotlights a live demo of Drupal Canvas from DrupalCon Vienna. Presented by Lauri Timmanee and Bálint Kléri of Acquia, the session showcases a new visual builder that allows users to design and preview pages in real time using blocks, components, and intuitive controls. ...more