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Drupal developer Andrés Torres Russo has triggered discussion by questioning whether MySQL should remain Drupal’s default database. In a LinkedIn post, he argues that changes in governance and long-term sustainability matter more than legacy familiarity, prompting renewed debate around MariaDB and PostgreSQL. ...more

As part of the Drupal 25th anniversary celebration, Vijaya Chandran Mani has launched an interactive trivia and timeline website based on Moshe Weitzman’s data. Explore milestones, take a 200+ question quiz, and share your Drupal knowledge with the community. ...more

To mark Drupal’s 25th anniversary, Moshe Weitzman has launched a retro-style timeline website capturing key moments from the project’s journey. The interactive tribute offers a nostalgic look at how far the Drupal community has come since 2001. ...more

To mark Drupal’s 25th anniversary, the Drupal Association has released a community Bingo card — a fun and shareable way to celebrate across meetups, offices, and online. Participants can join the celebration by checking off activities and sharing progress with the #Drupal25Bingo hashtag. ...more

To mark Drupal’s 25th anniversary, Nico Grienauer from ACOLONO GmbH has designed a set of 3D‑printable Drupal logo cookie cutters and related celebratory models. Available for free download, these designs offer a fun, community‑centric way to honour Drupal’s legacy at meetups, camps, meet‑and‑greets, and birthday celebrations. ...more

To mark its 25th birthday on January 15, the Drupal Association invites the global community to share 25 words reflecting on Drupal. Posts using #Drupal25Words will be celebrated across platforms during the anniversary week. ...more

As part of Drupal's 25th birthday festivities, the Drupal Association is inviting community members to take part in a creative photo wall project. Participants can submit photos representing the number “25” in fun and visual ways to be featured in a special collage. ...more

Drupal celebrates its 25th anniversary on January 15, 2026. The Drupal Association is organising a global celebration week starting January 8. At The Drop Times, we invite communities worldwide to join the moment by organising local gatherings or sharing how they’re celebrating this open-source milestone. ...more

Ahead of his blog's 20th anniversary, Drupal founder Dries Buytaert has open-sourced nearly two decades of content by exporting it to GitHub in Markdown format, aiming to preserve it for centuries through decentralized distribution. ...more

To address the scarcity of localized learning resources for Drupal in Japan, Shumpei Kishi has engineered an automated, AI-powered video tutorial pipeline. His approach combines screen recordings with AI scripting and video rendering tools, drastically reducing production time while increasing accessibility for non-English speakers. ...more

The Drop Times (TDT) December Townhall kicks off today, December 5, at 8:00 PM IST. This open community meeting invites Drupal-aligned contributors and readers for an hour-long discussion on editorial planning, tech updates, and more. Don’t miss your chance to shape what’s next for TDT. ...more

The Drupal Community Working Group is inviting proposals from artists or makers to design the 2026 Aaron Winborn Award. This annual honor celebrates a contributor who exemplifies generosity and collaboration in the community. ...more