DrupalEasy

Gwendolyn Anello of DrupalEasy examines the growing issue of Drupal’s talent shortage and the lack of entry-level opportunities for new developers. She emphasizes the need for a scalable workforce pipeline and introduces initiatives like the IXP Fellowship, calling for more support for beginners and a shift in hiring practices to sustain Drupal’s future. ...more

Michael Anello shares practical advice on transitioning from Drupal leadership roles, focusing on training successors and documenting responsibilities for a smooth handover. Learn how to ensure continuity while maintaining personal well-being. ...more

The Pacific Northwest Drupal Summit 2024 will offer two hands-on training sessions on October 11. Attendees can choose between "Getting Started with Drupal" for beginners or "Professional Module Development Tools" for developers. Separate registration is required, and space is limited. ...more

Janez Urevc from Tag1 Consulting discusses Gander, an open-source performance testing framework, on the latest DrupalEasy Podcast. The episode covers Gander’s features, useful resources, and an upcoming workshop at DrupalCon Barcelona. ...more

Learn how to use the ECA module to pre-populate Drupal form fields with values from query string variables, streamlining your site's functionality. ...more

Michael Anello from DrupalEasy outlines a straightforward process for setting up and executing your first Drupal migration, covering key setup steps, module configurations, and practical commands for a seamless transition. Ideal for developers looking to build foundational migration skills. ...more

The Visual Debugger module by Marcos Hollanda offers an intuitive interface for displaying template information, enhancing the theme development process for modern Drupal versions. Michael Anello reviews its features and potential benefits for developers. ...more

A recent blog post by Donna Bungard highlights Michael Anello as the 2024 Aaron Winborn Award winner, recognizing his nearly two decades of contributions to the Drupal community. The award was announced at DrupalCon Portland 2024. ...more

DrupalEasy details the Drupal Starshot initiative, designed to improve user experience with features like Automatic Updates, Project Browser, and Recipes. ...more

The Drupal community has introduced a survey for the IXP Fellowship Initiative, aiming to support inexperienced developers by defining core competencies. This initiative encourages companies to mentor new talent, bridging the gap between training and real-world projects. ...more

Delve into the latest accolade received by Michael Anello, co-owner of DrupalEasy, as he is honored with the 2024 Aaron Winborn Award at DrupalCon Portland 2024. ...more

Discover the essentials of effective mentorship with Alison Jo McCauley and Michael Anello in the latest DrupalEasy podcast episode. They delve into building productive relationships and unique mentoring strategies within the Drupal community. ...more