Single Directory Components

George Bonnici’s latest tutorial demonstrates how to build a production-ready Hero component using Drupal 11’s new Canvas visual builder and Single Directory Components (SDCs). The step-by-step guide covers installation, configuration, and best practices for creating reusable, responsive components that empower both developers and site builders to design visually consistent, high-performance pages without code duplication. ...more

Phil Norton’s blog on #! code details how to preview Single Directory Components (SDCs) in Drupal 11 using Storybook. The tutorial walks through building an example component, wiring it into Drupal, and configuring Storybook for live preview and testing—great for front-end consistency and client demos. ...more

Cheppers CTO Bálint Pekker explores how Drupal’s Single Directory Components and Storybook can modernize digital ecosystems in higher education—boosting brand consistency, reducing costs, and enabling scalable multi-site development. ...more

Pri Scarabelli compares Drupal Single Directory Components and Storybook in a six-round evaluation. The post highlights where each approach excels and why Drupal SDC is emerging as the native choice for Drupal projects. ...more

Michel Herchel explains how Drupal 10.1’s SDCs enable fully-featured premium themes—solving long-standing theming pain points and opening doors for mid-market adoption. ...more

Learn to create forward-looking, reusable single directory components in this comprehensive 18-hour course designed by veteran Drupal trainer Michael Anello. Perfect for entry-to-intermediate developers who want to master the sustainable approach to modern Drupal theming, moving beyond template overrides to build compartmentalized, professional-grade components that scale. ...more

Drupalize.Me has released a new course on Single Directory Components (SDCs), now part of Drupal core. The course explains how to build, configure, and use SDCs with Twig, YAML, CSS, and JavaScript in a unified directory structure. ...more

Michael Anello of DrupalEasy has announced a new 18-hour training course, Professional Single Directory Components (PSDC), starting September 8, 2025. The class teaches Drupal developers how to build modern themes using Single Directory Components, with a paced 6-session format and hands-on examples. Registration closes September 6. ...more

Discover how Component-Based Design (CBD) and Single Directory Components (SDC) enhance Drupal theming. Learn best practices, key modules, and how Varbase simplifies building reusable, scalable UI components. ...more

Alejandro Madrigal Leiva will host an online session on August 23, 2025, to explore new ideas for contributing Single Directory Components (SDCs) in Drupal. The session will examine alternatives to the traditional module or theme approach and invite community discussion. ...more

Drupal 11 brings major improvements in admin UX, performance, editorial control, and developer tooling. David Dowell explains how features like Layout Builder, PHP 8.3+ support, and AI-ready integrations make this a must-have upgrade. ...more

React Online’s Jean-Paul Vosmeer breaks down the Drupal 11 upgrade process, highlighting essential steps, new CMS features, and system improvements. Learn what to expect and how to ensure a secure, future-proof migration. ...more