News Roundup

Understanding exponential growth is crucial in today's tech landscape, especially with AI's rapid advancements, explains Jay Callicott for The DropTimes. The "Parable of the Chessboard" highlights how exponential changes start small but become overwhelming. Developers must adapt or risk obsolescence as AI evolves quickly, making prompt engineering a critical skill. Callicott emphasizes harnessing AI within open-source communities to build the future of development.

Drupal Developer Days Burgas 2024 will host a keynote session titled "Open-Source Platform Alliance: Collaboration Across FOSS CMS" on June 28, 2024, from 9:15 AM to 10:05 AM. Stanko Metodiev, CTO of DevriX, will explore community-driven cooperation within open-source CMS, highlighting the synergy between WordPress and Drupal. Attendees will learn about collaborative tool-building, innovative solutions, and the importance of a united open-source ecosystem.

The upcoming Drupaladas #4 event, "PHPStan in your Projects," will take place on June 28, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. CEST via Slack huddle in the #drupal-es channel. Jose Luis Bellido Rojas will host the session, which will feature Alvaro J. Hurtado Villegas, who will discuss integrating PHPStan into Drupal projects. Participants can join without prior registration, and the session will be recorded and posted on YouTube.

DrupalCafe Lutsk, the world's largest Drupal meetup, will be held on June 27, 2024, from 19:00 to 22:00 EET at the DevBranch office in Lutsk, Ukraine. The event, which will attract around 100 attendees, will also be streamed live on Facebook. Join Drupal developers and IT professionals for an engaging session of knowledge exchange and networking.

Exciting Drupal Singapore June Meetup Set for June 26th! Lean coffee session focuses on Back-end and DevOps. Don't miss networking and DrupalCon Singapore 2024 brainstorming at SGX Centre 1!

The Drupal Developer Day Burgas starts tomorrow and runs through June 28, 2024, featuring workshops, presentations, and networking for tech enthusiasts. Evening events include free drinks and entertainment at local bars, with a DJ on June 26 at Hashtag PAVILION, a DJ on June 27 at Barabar, and a live band on June 28 at Beach Bar Caribe. These gatherings offer a scenic, relaxed atmosphere for attendees to socialize and unwind.

Drupal Developer Days Burgas 2024 will be held from June 26 to 28 at Burgas Free University, featuring sessions, workshops, and social events. Key organizers and speakers emphasize AI integration, Drupal 7 site support, and the importance of in-person networking post-COVID. With over 160 attendees confirmed, the event aims to enhance knowledge sharing and community engagement, spotlighting initiatives like Drupal Starshot and the Open Website Alliance.

In today's update, Jay Callicott introduces Single Directory Components to the DrupalX theme starter, streamlining component organization and enhancing development efficiency. This new structure places all components in a single folder, automating CSS and JavaScript inclusion. However, developers should be aware of potential runtime errors and ensure thorough testing.

Drupal Camp Asheville 2024 will begin in two and a half weeks and will feature a special Thursday night baseball game at McCormick Field for attendees. The camp will cover up to two tickets per person, and participants are encouraged to RSVP for smooth planning. Stay tuned for details on Saturday night's social events, and don't miss this blend of learning and networking opportunities in Asheville.

The first line of stickers for Drupal MountainCamp 2025 has been unveiled, debuting at Drupal Developer Days from June 26-28, 2024, in Burgas, Bulgaria. Attendees can obtain these exclusive stickers from Daniel Lemon or Sinduri Guntupalli during the event. This initiative underscores the growing excitement and engagement in the lead-up to Drupal MountainCamp 2025.

A webinar titled "Revolutionizing Performance Testing in Drupal with Gander" is set for July 2, 2024, at 17:30 UTC. Hosted by Tim Lehnen, CTO of the Drupal Association, the event features experts from Google and Tag1 Consulting discussing the integration of the Gander performance testing tool into Drupal. This collaboration aims to eliminate manual testing, promising faster websites and improved user satisfaction.

The Early Bird registration deadline for DrupalCon Barcelona 2024 is just one week away. Attendees who register by 28 June will save €155 on tickets for Europe's largest Drupal event, which features four days of sessions, BoFs, contributions, and social events. Early Bird tickets are priced at €775, with further discounts for bulk purchases.

Drupal Gutenberg v4.0, set for release in August 2024, will feature a major UI overhaul tailored for Drupal, enhancing the editing experience. The update introduces single-field editing, expanding Gutenberg's functionality beyond nodes to include taxonomies, products, and custom entities. Additionally, it integrates with the new Drupal Starshot initiative, promising smoother feature testing and future enhancements like generative AI and collaborative editing. This release builds on the improvements of v3.0, aiming to significantly elevate content management within Drupal.

DrupalCon Europe 2024 will be held in Barcelona from September 24 to 27, with Early Bird tickets now available. Building on last year's sustainability efforts in Lille, the event aims to further reduce its environmental impact, continuing initiatives like zero-food waste and using renewable energy. The community is invited to contribute ideas for sustainability by contacting drupal@kuonitumlare.com.

Lauri Timmanee will be a featured speaker at DrupalCamp Spain 2024, which will be held on October 25-26 at the Hotel DeLoix Aqua Center in Benidorm. Lauri, Product Lead for the Experience Builder initiative at Acquia, joins Cristina Chumillas in the lineup. The event will feature talks, meetings, and workshops, with training sessions on October 24. Proposal submissions are open until June 30, 2024.

Aten Group will host a webinar, "Migrate with Might: Tips and Tricks for Drupal's Migration Tools," on June 26, 2024, at 2 PM EDT. Led by Joel Steidl, VP of Engineering at Aten, the session will explore Drupal's migrate system, covering data transfer from various sources and effective migration strategies, especially from Drupal 7. The event targets developers and site managers aiming for seamless data transitions.