Custom Modules

Droptica highlights ten frequent maintenance issues that put Drupal sites at risk. The guide explains how weak processes, manual workflows, or missing audits lead to performance, security, and downtime problems. It also outlines actionable practices to prevent costly failures. ...more

Understanding Drupal’s hook system is essential for anyone developing custom modules. In a comprehensive explainer published by Weekly Drupal, Saroj K outlines how hooks work, how to implement them, and how to distinguish between hook types for cleaner, upgrade-safe development. ...more

A new idea proposed by Dries Buytaert suggests introducing "adaptable modules" to Drupal.org, a category of tested, site-specific code shared as starting points for AI-driven customisation. The concept aims to lower contribution barriers while embracing the evolving role of AI in software development. ...more

In a new blog post, Saroj K presents a scenario-driven approach to Drupal module design, moving beyond file structures to focus on purpose-built architecture. Using an Event Hosting example, the post explores how to combine routes, services, permissions, and plugins to meet real-world needs. ...more

In the fifth part of his Unmanaged Files in Drupal series, Jeff Greenberg demonstrates how to enhance the custom Twig function introduced earlier to make it more versatile. By allowing developers to return either a file URL or a fully rendered image tag directly from Twig, this method streamlines theme development and showcases how to safely return HTML using the is_safe option. ...more

At DrupalCon Vienna 2025, Shibin Das (D34dMan) will demonstrate how to bring real-time notifications to Drupal using WebSockets and Redis, without relying on third-party services. This intermediate-level session offers a full-stack walkthrough from backend architecture to frontend integration, empowering developers to self-host scalable live features. ...more

Want finer control over how files appear on your Drupal site? This fourth installment shows how to bypass blocks and render unmanaged files using a custom Twig template. Learn to register your own theme hook, pass variables from a controller, and embed precise markup—perfect for developers who prefer code over configuration. ...more

Drupak’s guide explains how to add a Composer package from a GitHub repository—a useful workflow for custom or forked Drupal modules not available on Packagist. The post outlines how to verify a repository is Composer-ready, declare it in composer.json, install by branch or tag, and configure private repo access. ...more

Forget theory—Part 2 of Jeff Greenberg’s six-part series dives into code. Learn how to scaffold a custom module, register a service, and write a minimal PHP handler that fetches one random file from unmanaged storage. Proof that Drupal can use assets outside its database, no strings attached. ...more

LakeDrops' Richard Papp showcases how the ECA module transforms Drupal development—replacing aging contrib modules and custom code with reusable, UI-configurable logic. Discover how this shift streamlines workflows, boosts maintainability, and prepares sites for Drupal 11 and beyond. ...more

Unmanaged files in Drupal? Yes, there's a time and place. In this practical tutorial, veteran developer Jeff Greenberg walks through a real-world use case where skipping Drupal's file management system results in a cleaner, faster solution. Learn how to structure, access, and display hundreds of images without cluttering your database—or your sanity. ...more

Learn how to integrate Sigma dashboards with Drupal 11 for secure, real-time analytics tailored to user roles and clients. ...more