Debugging

A live demo failure led to a deep dive into Drupal’s JavaScript loader, revealing how one small markup error can break an entire page. ...more

This seventh entry in The DropTimes Listicle series highlights AI-powered developer utilities crafted to assist Drupal developers with tasks such as debugging, log analysis, documentation, and content migration. These modules bring machine learning into technical workflows to reduce manual work and improve development efficiency. ...more

Augusto Fagioli has released the DBlog Time Filter module for Drupal 11, enhancing the core log report page with a real-time server clock, quick time filters, and UI improvements. Designed as a temporary fix for known gaps in Drupal Core, the module includes a planned sunset once native support is available. ...more

In his latest blog, Ivan Zugec explains how to unlock effective debugging in Drupal CMS — from revealing hidden error messages to stepping through code with Xdebug. This guide introduces tools like WebProfiler, Devel, Ignition and variable‑dumping techniques to help Drupal developers troubleshoot faster and smarter. ...more

When logging in to a Drupal 9 site after module updates, a blank white screen may signal a module conflict. iBuild.PH shows how disabling Captcha, Image Captcha, and Spam Master, clearing caches, and optionally truncating the flood table resolved the issue. Their steps work for Drupal 9 and are likely applicable for Drupal 10 and 11 too. ...more

Christian Sanders from ComputerMinds explains how to render plugin blocks programmatically in Drupal using the Block Plugin API. The article walks through retrieving block instances for Views and Webform, constructing correct plugin IDs, and building render arrays. It also addresses pitfalls such as access checks, missing hooks, and caching behavior. This guide is ideal for developers integrating dynamic blocks without placing them in the admin UI. ...more

Brian Perry discusses the benefits of using the—v flag with the drush recipe command to obtain detailed output when applying Drupal Recipes. The verbose output provides details about module installation and dependencies, making it more efficient to track changes without manually reviewing source code or admin UI pages. ...more

Drupal's cache contexts control how cached data varies based on user roles, language, and other conditions. Learn how developers can apply, debug, and optimize cache contexts for efficient, personalized content delivery. ...more

Ovanes Budakyan explains the role of cache max-age in Drupal, detailing how it controls cache lifespan and affects site performance. Learn how to set, debug, and combine max-age with tags and contexts for more effective caching strategies. ...more

Ovanes Budakyan explains the role of cache tags in Drupal caching, highlighting their use in precise cache invalidation, implementation in code, debugging methods, and tools for optimizing content updates. This is the second part of a series on Drupal caching. ...more

Learn essential Drupal troubleshooting techniques, including using Drush, the Devel module, and XDebug, to diagnose and fix common issues like the White Screen of Death. This guide provides practical steps for debugging your Drupal site effectively. ...more

Lakshman Kumar Pandey explains how integrating Xdebug with the Drupal Migration Suite and DDEV enhances debugging and performance profiling. This combination ensures efficient local development and seamless error detection, which is crucial for successful Drupal migrations. ...more