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Tyler Staples secured a free pass to DrupalCon Vienna 2025 through the Mascot Contest at DrupalCamp England. The contest continues at upcoming DrupalCamps—participants can enter by snapping a photo with Franz Jozef and tagging @drupalconeur. ...more

A debate on the future of DXPs has emerged in the Drupal community after Pantheon CEO Josh Koenig declared, "RIP DXP." Prateek Jain of Axelerant counters that this perspective is a “one-sided narrative” and argues that DXPs are evolving toward a more composable and flexible model. He sees Drupal as a key player in this shift, enabling open and integrated digital experiences. ...more

TxDUG and Texas Drupal event organizers are gathering email addresses to communicate event updates directly, reducing reliance on Meetup. Drupal users in Texas can choose their preferred regions for notifications. Sign up now to stay informed. ...more

The Drupal Association has announced leadership updates for Drupal CMS, appointing Nick Koger as Marketing Lead, Emma Horrell as UX Research Lead, and Adam Globus-Hoenich as Lead Architect. These changes aim to enhance marketing strategy, user experience, and technical development. The new leadership team will be present at DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 to discuss Drupal CMS’s future. ...more

Talking Drupal #489 features Carlos Ospina and Mike Anello discussing the IXP Fellowship Initiative, which offers paid internships to connect Drupal newcomers with job opportunities. The episode highlights the initiative’s progress, strategies to engage businesses, and ways to make Drupal more accessible. Also featured is the Cloudflare Turnstile module, a user-friendly alternative to CAPTCHA for enhanced security. ...more

Drupal’s latest terminology debate has the community buzzing—should “Recipes” be replaced with “Add-ons” to make the CMS more user-friendly? While some argue for consistency, others fear losing Drupal’s well-defined concepts. With user testing underway, will clarity or tradition win out? ...more

Burnout is a growing concern among Drupal contributors, impacting motivation, well-being, and community engagement. A recent article by Matthew Tift, published by the Drupal Association, highlights key signs of burnout and available support resources within the Drupal community. ...more

Urban planner and digital strategist Bert Boerland explores the parallels between city planning and web development. He advocates a balanced approach that merges standardization with customization, creating digital spaces that prioritize content, accessibility, and user experience. Discover why the middle ground is key to the future of web development. ...more

The launch of Drupal CMS brought together over 700 participants globally, making it the largest Drupal event outside DrupalCon during the pandemic. Highlighting global collaboration and community contributions, the event celebrated the platform’s evolution with live discussions and insights from key contributors. ...more

Talking Drupal Episode 483 features Nic Laflin and co-host Stephen Cross, offering insights into Laflin’s career with nLightened Development, his contributions to Drupal, and his role as the podcast’s host. ...more

As 2024 wraps up, the Drupal community celebrates the Ripple Makers initiative, a cornerstone of advancing Drupal as a high-impact digital public good. This program supports innovation and sustainability through collective contributions, enabling the Drupal Association to fund crucial projects and expand Drupal’s global reach. Ripple Makers exemplify the power of community-driven change, ensuring Drupal remains a leading platform worldwide. ...more

Established in 1998 as part of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), IDMC provide rigorous, independent, and trusted service to the international community ...more