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In Module 2.5 of the Weekly Drupal series, Saroj explains how Drupal’s menu system supports structured, editor-friendly navigation. The article outlines common mistakes—like using taxonomy or content types for navigation—and reinforces best practices for scalable, accessible menus. ...more

At the first Drupal AI Summit in Paris, speakers and developers explored concrete applications of AI in Drupal. From MCP integration and conversational search to the emerging role of GEO, the event focused on practical tools and evolving roles in AI-driven web development. ...more

In Module 2.4 of the Weekly Drupal Acquia exam series, Saroj explains how Drupal’s block system and Layout Builder enable editors to manage page layouts without custom code. The module highlights configuration-first design and the importance of avoiding hardcoded templates. ...more

In Module 2.3 of the Acquia Drupal Developer exam series, Saroj explains how taxonomy is used to classify content correctly in Drupal. The article focuses on architectural decision-making, helping readers avoid common mistakes around content types, menus, and classification. ...more

Dries Buytaert shares a personal update about his solar-powered website facing potential downtime during a severe snowstorm in Boston. From an airport in Amsterdam, he reflects on uptime obsession, solar energy limitations, and why temporary outages can be okay. ...more

In Day 21 of his #24Days of #Drupal series, Alejandro Madrigal Leiva reflects on how to stay current with Drupal’s fast-paced evolution. From change records and LLMs to trusted blogs and community resources, he shares practical tips and go-to sources for keeping Drupal knowledge fresh and frustration-free. ...more

James Williams demonstrates how to improve Drupal’s search experience by showing fallback content suggestions even when some results are returned. This technique reduces dead ends and helps guide users to more relevant content by utilising a smart modification of Views' "No results" behaviour. ...more

The Digital Center of Excellence offers a candid perspective from a hiring manager: applying to every job blindly doesn’t work. From fake LinkedIn profiles to AI-generated resumes, authenticity and alignment—not volume—win interviews and trust. If you're applying, make it real and make it count. ...more

Saroj’s beginner-friendly guide to Module 2.2 in the Acquia Drupal Developer exam series explains the key differences between form modes and view modes. It focuses on how Drupal separates editing experience from content presentation, helping site builders avoid common exam pitfalls. ...more

In a thoughtful reflection on AI and content management systems, Dries Buytaert argues that AI is reshaping CMSs by flattening user interfaces while making underlying foundations more critical than ever. As AI takes on most content creation, CMS platforms like Drupal must evolve into trusted systems that provide structure, context, and accountability for both humans and AI agents. ...more

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

Saroj K. shares Module 2.1 of his Acquia Developer Certification prep series on WeeklyDrupal.com. This installment focuses on content modeling in Drupal—how to correctly define content types, fields, and relationships that scale, reuse well, and align with exam expectations. ...more