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Drupal developer Gilles Bailleux shares a practical Gridstack module implementation for museum websites, explaining why he replaced PhotoSwipe to support images of varying sizes and avoid layout gaps. ...more

A Smartbees blog post examines how Drupal’s built-in Workflows and Content Moderation modules can be configured to mirror real editorial processes, helping teams manage drafts, reviews, and publishing without risking live content. ...more

Mark Conroy outlines his January 2026 contributions to LocalGov Drupal, covering accessibility fixes, configuration improvements, and ongoing friction caused by the GitHub to Drupal.org migration. The update also includes early work on deprecating the Stable9 theme and a quiet redesign of the Scarfolk theme. ...more

Aaron Crosman reflects on moving between client-side and consulting roles, arguing that most project failures stem from misaligned incentives rather than technical limitations. The post stresses that understanding commercial pressures, not just technical requirements, is essential for effective collaboration. It offers practical observations on contracts, trust, deadlines, and why “good enough” often beats ideal solutions. ...more

Heise reports on Drupal CMS 2.0 as a major shift toward usability, with drag-and-drop editing and optional AI features aimed at reducing the technical barrier for building Drupal sites. ...more

Dom Nicastro reports on how Drupal CMS 2.0 shifts control from developers to marketing teams by embedding visual building and AI directly into the platform. The release matters because it signals a broader change in how enterprise CMS tools balance governance, speed, and non-technical autonomy. ...more

React Online reports from Brussels as EU Open Source Week places open source technologies like Drupal at the centre of Europe's push for digital autonomy. The event underscores how strategic policy and independent infrastructure intersect. ...more

Barry Fisher, CEO of Pivale, challenges organisations to rethink digital ownership amid growing platform risk. He draws sharp lessons from fragile supply chains and advocates for open-source systems like Drupal. ...more

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

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

What does Drupal consulting really offer—and what does it cost? In a new blog post, Specbee’s Priyanka Phukan unpacks when and why organisations turn to strategic Drupal advisors instead of just developers. ...more

Drupal core contributor Théodore Biadala documents both the practical wins and personal costs of using Claude Code for scripting, refactoring, and automation. His reflections warn of overreliance, reduced learning, and a false sense of productivity when using LLMs in development. ...more