News Roundup

The July Drupal for Nonprofits Chat, organized by NTEN.org, is scheduled for tomorrow, July 18 at 1pm ET / 10am PT. This final summer session offers nonprofit Drupal developers a platform to discuss various topics and share ideas. The free Zoom event is open to all, with an open agenda and real-time notes available on Google Docs.

The election for the Drupal Association's at-large board seat is now open, starting the 2024 election process. Nominations are open until 30 July, with voting from 15 August to 5 September, and the new board member will be announced at DrupalCon Barcelona 2024. The Drupal community is encouraged to participate actively, ensuring a diverse and inclusive governance structure.

The Bay Area Drupal Camp (BADCamp) 2024 will be held on October 24-25 at Oakstop in Oakland, CA. The Call for Speakers is open until August 19, inviting proposals on Drupal topics and related fields like AI and JavaScript frameworks. BADCamp offers networking, training, and industry-specific summits, with sponsorship opportunities available via info@badcamp.org.

Learn how to migrate new content efficiently using Drupal's Migrate API. Jaymie Strecker's second part of this tutorial, "Using Drupal Migrations to Modify Content Within a Site," provides detailed examples of creating paragraphs, nodes, URL aliases, and redirects. It's an essential read for developers looking to streamline their content deployment process.

Gábor Hojtsy and Lauri Timmanee have made their Drupal Starshot keynote slide deck from Drupal Developer Days 2024 open source. The slide deck, accompanied by a video recording, offers detailed insights and is available for various events. Additional marketing resources can be found on the Drupal Starshot marketing page.

The LocalGov CMS Directory has been updated, detailing the content management systems used by councils in the UK and Ireland. Drupal remains the most popular, followed by Jadu and Umbraco. The update process highlighted the importance of metadata for identifying CMS details, which many councils still lack. The directory now includes comprehensive metadata reviews for easier identification of CMS software and versions.

Upcoming Drupal community events from July 15th to July 21st, 2024, offer networking, expert insights, and the latest updates. Join fellow developers to enhance your skills and stay informed. Don't miss these opportunities to connect and grow within the Drupal ecosystem.

Kat Shaw, Lead Engineer at Lullabot, will present "What the Heck is ARIA? A Beginner's Guide to ARIA for Accessibility" at Drupal GovCon 2024. Scheduled for August 14, 2024, at 9:00 AM EST, this session will cover ARIA attributes to enhance web accessibility, aiming at attendees with basic HTML knowledge. Drupal GovCon 2024 runs from August 13-15 at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center in College Park, Maryland.

Drupal Colorado announces J. Matthew Saunders as the second keynote speaker for this year's DrupalCamp. Saunders will present "Thinking Outside the Synapse: Universal Design for Neurodiverse Minds" on July 26, Friday. As a founding member and key organizer, Saunders brings extensive project management experience to the event.

Drupal Camp Asheville 2024 kicks off today, July 12, and runs through July 14. It features workshops, talks, and networking for both novice and seasoned developers. Day one highlights include training sessions by industry experts and an afternoon unconference for dynamic discussions. The event continues with a packed Saturday agenda and concludes with Community Day on Sunday, fostering collaboration and camaraderie among attendees.

Drupal.org will end support for Composer 1 on Packages.Drupal.org, effective October 1, 2024, to facilitate infrastructure updates for automatic Drupal updates. New packages for Composer 1 will cease on August 12, 2024. This transition aligns with Packagist.org's deprecation of Composer 1.x and impacts less than 1% of Drupal’s Composer traffic, making it essential for the upcoming features.

Drupal Starshot has announced the formation of its Advisory Council, which aims to expand Drupal's reach and impact. The council, comprising members from diverse sectors of the Drupal community, will provide strategic input to align the initiative with stakeholder needs. Dries Buytaert emphasized the innovative leadership model, highlighting the council's role in guiding the project's direction and fostering communication within the community.

The Drupal Association has named HeroDevs the first partner in the new Drupal 7 Extended Security Support Provider Program. This initiative helps organizations unable to migrate from Drupal 7 by January 5, 2025, ensuring security and compliance. HeroDevs will provide a secure drop-in replacement for Drupal 7, reinforcing the Association's commitment to qualified security support.