Upgrading to Drupal 10: Why and How

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Acquia shared a blog post highlighting the release of Drupal 10 and the importance of upgrading, particularly for those still running on Drupal 7 and 9. With Drupal 7's end of life (EOL) set for January 5, 2025, and Drupal 9 having reached its EOL on November 1, the time is ripe for planning your upgrade.

Drupal 10 is an updated and fine-tuned version of Drupal 9, featuring new enhancements. For existing Drupal 9 users, the transition to Drupal 10 promises to be straightforward, aligning with the software's shift toward smaller, incremental updates and quicker iterations.

The blog post provides a step-by-step guide authored by Suzanne Dergacheva, co-founder of Evolving Web. It delves into the latest release of the open-source CMS Drupal, highlighting the new features that Drupal 10 brings to the table and emphasizing the benefits of an early transition. Drupal 10 is all about enhancing the experience for all users.

Content editors will appreciate the accessible and user-friendly admin interface, Claro, and the modern CKEditor 5 for text editing. Site owners and builders will find value in features like Automatic Updates and Project Browser, which are planned for future Drupal 10 versions and will simplify website management through the admin UI. These enhancements aim to make Drupal more user-friendly and accessible to both technical and non-technical users.

If you already use Drupal 9, ensure you are on version 9.4 or later before considering upgrading to Drupal 10. If you are still on Drupal 8, update to version 9.4 or later before jumping to Drupal 10. The good news is that this should be the easiest Drupal upgrade in history. As Dries Buytaert, the creator of Drupal, points out, automated conversions cover 93% of deprecated API uses for Drupal 10 across all contributed projects.

We recommend reading the full blog post for more in-depth information and guidance on upgrading to Drupal 10. It's an exciting step forward for the Drupal community, offering improved features and a smoother user experience.

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