News Roundup

Nikki Massaro, Senior Design Engineer at Adobe, will lead a session on improving web accessibility through reactive controllers for keyboard navigation. As part of the "Accessibility Talks" series, the discussion will explore enhancing consistency and reducing duplication in design systems. The online event is scheduled for September 12 at 1:30 PM ET.

Drupal enthusiasts can look forward to a range of events from September 9 to 15, including meetups in Bern, Vienna, and Utrecht, as well as Twin Cities DrupalCamp in Minneapolis. Online sessions will cover topics like Single-Directory Components, Drupal 7 End of Life options, and enhancing accessibility with ARIA-live. Don't miss presentations on business logic with the ECA module, front-end development, and AI integration in Drupal projects.

LagoonCon Barcelona 2024 will take place on September 23. It will offer a free, in-depth exploration of the Lagoon application delivery platform. The event, held at the Hotel Barcelona Princess, will feature sessions on Lagoon’s recent developments, decoupled architectures, and open-source solutions aimed at developers and CTOs. With presentations from key industry figures and networking opportunities, LagoonCon precedes DrupalCon Barcelona, making it a convenient stop for attendees.

Drupal.org has updated its website with new fonts, switching from Ubuntu to ZT Gatha for headings and Noto Sans for body text. The changes enhance both readability and visual appeal, improving user experience across devices. This refresh reflects Drupal.org's ongoing commitment to modernizing its design and usability for its global community.

The London Drupal User Group will host a meetup on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, featuring Acquia's Martin Anderson-Clutz. He will present standout Drupal modules and share insights from his work and the "Module of the Week" segment on the Talking Drupal podcast. The event offers networking and learning opportunities; registration is recommended due to limited space.

DrupalPartners releases an eBook titled "Drupal's Roadmap to Revenue Acceleration: A Comprehensive Guide." The guide provides strategic insights, tips, and best practices to help businesses maximize revenue using Drupal. It is available for download on their website.

DrupalCamp Atlanta 2024 is set for October 18 at 7000 Central Parkway, Sandy Springs, Georgia, offering sessions on both technical and business aspects of Drupal. The event will feature two tracks: a Drupal Development Track focusing on multisite management, migrations, and JavaScript integrations, and a Business Track covering Drupal 10 upgrades, SEO, and accessibility. Early bird registration is open with a $25 discount using code Save25DCATL2024.

Attico International announces a limited-time offer for comprehensive Drupal audits of enterprise websites, available this September. The audit package covers backend and frontend implementations, UX analysis, and SEO strategy, with a detailed report and a complimentary consultation. CEO Henadzi Koltun highlights the limited availability due to high autumn demand, urging businesses to secure the service before the year-end rush.

The Splash Awards will debut in Asia at DrupalCon Singapore on December 9, 2024, celebrating excellence in Drupal websites. Submissions for categories like Government, Corporate, and Education are open until September 27, with winners chosen based on five key criteria. The event will feature a black-tie gala and the presentation of the "Best in Show" award by Drupal founder, Dries Buytaert.

Drupal CMS has launched a community survey to design a more accessible and flexible default search configuration for developers and non-developers. The initiative, led by 1XINTERNET, aims to create a robust, adaptable search solution that caters to diverse user personas, including marketers and no-code developers. Community members are encouraged to participate in the short survey to help shape Drupal's next search functionality.

At Drupal GovCon 2023, CivicActions' Christian Burk and Steve Wirt discussed scripting challenges for large sites, focusing on programmatic content changes. Drawing from VA.gov projects, they addressed complexities like handling revisions, logging, and error management. Burk introduced the codit_batch_operations module, featured in 'The DropTimes,' which provides a structured approach to scripted changes with persistent logs and scheduling options.

The Pacific Northwest Drupal Summit returns in 2024, offering developers and designers a chance to connect through sessions, networking, and collaboration. Standard tickets are $75, with discounted rates for students and free options for those in need. Speakers must purchase tickets, but sponsorship packages offer complimentary registrations for businesses.

The DropTimes is calling for volunteers to help cover DrupalCon Barcelona 2024, inviting the Drupal community to join our team in documenting and sharing key moments of the event. Volunteers will have the opportunity to report live, conduct interviews, cover sessions, and capture photos while making connections within the community. Interested individuals can get involved by contacting The DropTimes via email, Google form, or Slack.

Axelerant's Anjali Rathod and Therefore Interactive’s Abhai Sasidharan will present at DrupalCon Barcelona 2024 on enhancing Drupal’s offline capabilities. Their session, scheduled for September 26, will explore how Progressive Web Apps (PWA) and IndexedDB can improve usability in low connectivity areas. The presentation includes a real-world demo, practical insights, and implementation techniques to boost Drupal performance for offline users.

The Pacific Northwest Drupal Summit 2024, from October 11-13 in Seattle, introduces a special training and contribution day. Attendees can choose between two workshops: "Getting Started with Drupal" for beginners and "Professional Drupal Module Development Tools" for advanced developers. Spaces are limited, and separate registration is required for the workshops happening on October 11, 2024.

DrupalSouth Community Day 2024, set for November 14 in Canberra, has opened its call for papers. Drupal enthusiasts and professionals are invited to submit session proposals on topics like accessibility, project management, and security. The event welcomes both experienced and new speakers, offering a collaborative platform for sharing knowledge and connecting with the community.

DrupalSouth Community Day 2024, set for November 14 in Canberra, is seeking volunteers to support event operations. Volunteers will assist with tasks like speaker coordination and attendee guidance, with priority for those new to DrupalSouth events. Interested individuals can apply via a Google form to contribute to this community-driven event.

Michael Kinnunen, a Backend Engineer at CivicActions, writes for The DropTimes about his Drupal GovCon 2023 session on A/B testing. In it, he discusses implementing A/B tests on Drupal sites using LaunchDarkly. He emphasizes the ease of integrating LaunchDarkly’s feature flags and reflects on valuable sessions at the conference, expressing optimism about Drupal's future in government projects.

Early bird registration for DrupalCamp Berlin 2024, set for November 8-9, shall remain open till September 15. The event offers discounted rates for Drupal developers, designers, and enthusiasts eager to engage with industry experts and explore the latest Drupal advancements. Early registration is recommended to secure a spot and benefit from reduced fees.

The Splash Awards Switzerland 2025 is set for March 11 in Davos, aligning with the Drupal Mountain Camp. This event will celebrate outstanding Drupal projects. Details on categories, submissions, and registration are forthcoming.

The Drupal Association Board election for 2024 closes tomorrow, 5 September, at 23:59 UTC. Eligible members are urged to vote and help shape the organization's future. The DropTimes’ "Meet the Candidates" campaign offers detailed interviews with the seven candidates, providing insights into their visions and goals for Drupal.

Dresktop is a new open-source tool designed to simplify the management of Drupal applications across multiple platforms. It offers a unified interface for administering local and cloud-based Drupal projects, leveraging Docker, Caddy, SSH, and Drush for seamless environment management. Inspired by the now-unsupported Acquia Desktop, Dresktop fills the gap, providing a powerful alternative for local development similar to tools like Lando, while supporting macOS and Linux.

Lukas Fischer, CEO of Netnode AG, introduced a "Native Design Flow" that integrates Figma and code from the start of projects to streamline web design and development. This method eliminates traditional handoffs by making code the single source of truth stored in Git, ensuring design and code remain in sync. Lukas highlights that this approach not only speeds up delivery but also enhances client presentations with real-time web prototypes despite the need for designers and developers to expand their skill sets.

The deadline for session and training submissions for NEDCamp 2024 has been extended to September 15. The event encourages submissions from all experience levels, emphasizing under-represented groups and first-time presenters. Sessions and training will cover various topics, including Drupal and web development, on November 15-16.

PUGMI's first post-Summer 2024 meetup in Milan will feature a session on "Why You Should Consider Drupal for Your Next Project" on September 11, 2024. Led by Luca Lusso from SparkFabrik, the session will explore Drupal's evolution into a robust content management framework, ideal for enterprise and rapid prototyping. Hosted at SparkFabrik, near Milano Centrale, the event offers PHP developers insights into Drupal's modern capabilities.