Drupal Advent Calendar

On Day 20 of the Drupal Advent Calendar, James Shields spotlights a DrupalCamp Scotland session by Philip Norton that explores integrating Storybook with Single Directory Components. The talk demonstrates how developers can build and preview reusable components in a visual, interactive environment, streamlining frontend workflows in Drupal. ...more

Day 20 of Freelock’s Drupal Advent Calendar emphasizes the importance of skip links and structural landmarks for keyboard and screen reader users. The blog outlines how Drupal and WordPress themes can implement these features to comply with WCAG standards and improve user experience. ...more

James Shields’ Day 16 entry in the Drupal Advent Calendar looks to the future of Drupal CMS as version 2.0 moves through its alpha release. Featuring insights from DrupalCon Nara, the post highlights usability improvements, low-code tools like Canvas, and a shift toward pre-built site templates designed for faster, easier site creation. ...more

Day 4 of Freelock’s Drupal Advent Calendar addresses the importance of logical focus order and visible indicators for keyboard users. The post outlines WCAG standards and best practices for ensuring navigable and accessible interfaces. ...more

Day 21 of Freelock’s Drupal Advent Calendar focuses on the importance of customizable text spacing for users with dyslexia, low vision, and other reading challenges. The post offers practical guidance on building accessible layouts and avoiding images of text. ...more

On Day 11 of the Drupal Advent Calendar, James Shields spotlights a live demo of Drupal Canvas from DrupalCon Vienna. Presented by Lauri Timmanee and Bálint Kléri of Acquia, the session showcases a new visual builder that allows users to design and preview pages in real time using blocks, components, and intuitive controls. ...more

On Day 6 of the Drupal Advent Calendar, Freelock explores the accessibility of status messages, emphasizing the importance of ARIA live regions for informing screen reader users about dynamic content changes without interrupting their workflow. ...more

On Day 9 of the Drupal Advent Calendar, James Shields reflects on a DrupalCon Vienna session by Matt Glaman and Mike Herchel that explores how to turn ideas into successful contributions. From forming teams to pitching solutions, the talk offers a roadmap to contributing without going it alone. ...more

Freelock’s Advent Day 16 post emphasizes the importance of accessible video content, breaking down captioning standards and advocating for sign language interpretation. It provides clear Drupal implementation guidance and outlines best practices for live and prerecorded media. ...more

Day 14 of the Drupal Advent Calendar highlights Costa Rica’s vibrant local Drupal scene with an invitation to Drupal Camp 2026. Alejandro Madrigal Leiva shares his reflections on community, learning, and the open spirit of this February gathering in Guanacaste. ...more

Freelock’s Advent Calendar Day 12 takes a deep dive into the often-overlooked world of audio description for video accessibility. Drawing on practical research and firsthand discovery, the post explains when audio description is necessary, how it works, and how Drupal site builders can begin incorporating it through modules like Able Player and thoughtful content planning. ...more

On Day 14 of his Drupal Advent Calendar, James Shields highlighted the talk “Brilliant, But Doubting” by Suchi Garg and Julia Topliss, which explores imposter syndrome and its disproportionate effect on women in the tech industry. Drawing on personal experience and industry data, the talk outlines how systemic factors compound self-doubt and suggests ways individuals and organizations can foster inclusion and confidence. ...more