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TheDropTimes is a news website started with the vision of contributing to the growth of a vibrant community of users and contributors around Drupal through the process of covering and reporting on everything happening around Drupal.
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🧭 New tutorial by Kevin Gautreau shows how to build dynamic menus in Drupal using derivatives.

Auto-generate links for nodes, members, or categories—clean, scalable, and config-free.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4pjp0Sg
##Drupal #BackendDev #MenuDerivatives #ContentModeling
Dynamic Drupal Menu Items with Menu Derivatives: A Guide by Kevin Gautreau
In his latest blog post, Kevin Gautreau demonstrates how Drupal developers can dynamically generate menu items using menu derivatives. By building a custom deriver class, he shows how to automatically list nodes of a specific content type inside a su...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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🔧 @mike.herchel.com demystifies Drupal.displace(): an essential API for front-end layout control.

Avoid toolbar overlap, support RTL, and fix layout gaps with real-world CSS/JS examples.

Explainer via Drupalize.me.

🔗 https://bit.ly/3KLyyXe
##Drupal #FrontendDev #CSS #Accessibility
What is Drupal.displace() and why should I care?
While working on a Drupal core bug in the Navigation module’s toolbar, Mike Herchel discovered the issue was related to the usage of Drupal.displace(), which is included in Core’s JavaScript and CSS APIs. He breaks down what Drupal.displace() is and ...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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🧭 Dries Buytaert explains why great SaaS earns trust by letting users leave.

Acquia Source allows full Drupal site export—supporting portability and long-term flexibility.

Open SaaS reflects Drupal’s open-source roots.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4aA1OKT
##Drupal #OpenSaaS #WebFreedom #DriesBuytaert
Dries Buytaert on Why SaaS Should Let You Leave — And How That Builds Trust
Dries Buytaert explains why Acquia Source lets customers export their entire Drupal site—code, content, config, and all—without restriction. This “freedom to leave” isn’t just a technical feature; it’s a strategy grounded in transparency, customer tr...
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December 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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🔍 Freelock @freelock.com breaks down WCAG 2.4.5: Why multiple navigation paths matter in web accessibility.

Tips include using breadcrumbs, site search, and content linking—great for Drupal themers and builders.

🔗 https://bit.ly/3KFfxpk
##Drupal #Accessibility #WCAG #WebDesign
Freelock Highlights WCAG 2.4.5: Why Sites Need Multiple Navigation Paths
Freelock has published a guide explaining the WCAG 2.4.5 “Multiple Ways” guideline, emphasizing the need for offering users more than one way to access content. The post outlines practical strategies for improving navigation, especially on content-he...
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December 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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🌍 Final post in The Drop Times’ AI series highlights 10 AI translation modules for Drupal.

Covers TMGMT-based integrations with Smartling, DeepL, OpenAI, and more.

A must-read for multilingual teams.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3KxxZ3g
##Drupal #Multilingual #AITranslation #TMGMT
10 AI-Powered Translation Modules for Drupal
December 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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📡 Acquia webinar alert: Learn to manage AI bot traffic and refine content strategy for #Drupal.

Live session on Dec 10 covers bot detection, SEO tuning, and site structure tips.

Speakers include Acquia experts and the Drupal Association CTO.
🔗 https://bit.ly/48Z3sVi
##SEO #AIBots #WebAnalytics
Acquia to Host Webinar on AI Bot Traffic and Content Strategy for Drupal Sites
December 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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📍Drupal on trial: Flink is hosting a live CMS evaluation in The Hague, Jan 29.

Features include a live demo, AI-image libraries, Elastic Search, and Q&A on migrations.

Event targets orgs exploring Drupal adoption.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4psQIMy
##Drupal #OpenSource #CMSEvaluation #TheHague
Flink to Host CMS Evaluation Session in The Hague: Is Drupal Right for Your Organization?
December 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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The Drupal AI Summit Paris kicks off TOMORROW, Dec 9th! Join expert-led sessions on the future of open-source AI & gain practical knowledge.

Ticket/Registration Link: https://bit.ly/4pWRWQ1

Details Via TDT (The Drop Times) Link: https://bit.ly/4pvVIQG
December 8, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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Embedding Green UX is vital for digital product sustainability. Petra Morawa-Zechner's analysis addresses the ecological impact at the intersection of AI & UX to build a sustainable future.https://bit.ly/3YkltqR
December 8, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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📢 The Drupal AI Summit is on Dec 9 in Paris, part of FOST 2025.
Sessions span strategy, tooling, and open source AI in Drupal.
Explore real-world use cases. https://bit.ly/3KOOJD7
##DrupalAI #DrupalEvents #OpenSource #AI
December 8, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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At the 2025 Drupal AI Summit, Alejandro Moreno López, Dan Lemon, and Dr Christoph Breidert will each showcase how Drupal’s open architecture is enabling AI innovation—from enterprise compliance to semantic content that speaks AI’s language.
https://bit.ly/4pUseM4
##Drupal #AI #Content #OpenSource
December 5, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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New integration alert: Nextide connects Maestro to Activepieces for low‑code workflow automation. Link apps, docs, and systems without writing custom APIs.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4rCUNz1
##BusinessAutomation #NoCode #Activepieces #Maestro
December 5, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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🚀 Heads up, Drupal community: Dripyard is hosting a live webinar on December 11 to showcase Drupal Canvas — the visual page builder set to simplify site building for editors and devs alike. Walkthroughs, theme integration, and Q&A!
🔗 https://bit.ly/4rz6oPH
##Drupal #DrupalCanvas #Webinar
December 5, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Join the Fox Valley Drupal Meetup on Dec 17, 2025, at 6:30 PM CST (St. Charles, IL & Online). Features Matt Glaman, with a key discussion on Drupal Canvas and AI. RSVP & link: https://bit.ly/3XzCrkY
December 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Founder Chris McGrath explains to The Drop Times how they evolved from Drupal Contractors, the impact of SaaS, and how AI agents are now integral to their hiring platform. Read more: https://bit.ly/48yuPE6
December 4, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Drupal's Error Reporting module uses AI to turn vague errors into clear, actionable fixes (steps, code snippets) It organizes messages to streamline debugging, cut resolution time, and boost developer efficiency. Find the module here: https://bit.ly/4askigq
December 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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CALLING ALL DESIGNERS! The @DrupalCon Chicago 2026 T-Shirt Design Contest is live. Submit your entry to leave your mark on the event!

Click the link for submission guidelines.:-https://bit.ly/3Y8UjTO
December 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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🥇 iO claimed three wins at the 2025 #SplashAwards! Their Plopsa project led the way—top prize in “Enterprise website” and runner-up for “Website of the Year.” Another nod went to their Bebat project.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4oEEYoZ
##Drupal #WebDevelopment #Awards #DrupalNL
December 4, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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Alexandra Bell, CEO of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, is the second keynote for #DrupalConNA 2026. She’ll speak on AI, security, and how open-source communities can tackle global tech risks. A vital conversation for the future of #Drupal.
🔗 https://bit.ly/48x9MSF ##OpenSource #AI #Security
December 4, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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🏆 DICTU Web Team wins big at the 2025 Splash Awards!
Their Generative Basic Website took first in Government, while the Product Reporting Guide won the Tools category.
More 👉 https://bit.ly/4oAaBA3
##Drupal #SplashAwards #GovTech #OpenSource
December 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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🏆 The 2026 Aaron Winborn Award needs your design!
The CWG is calling on artists, makers, and Drupal community members to submit ideas for this handcrafted honor recognizing generosity and collaboration.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4oBux5D
##Drupal #OpenSource #CommunityDesign #AaronWinbornAward
December 4, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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💡 Through blackouts in Ukraine, DDEV maintainer Stas Zhuk kept coding—with help from the community.

Donated EcoFlow stations powered his laptop, fridge, and lights during war-related outages.

Read more: ⬇️
https://bit.ly/48vPhFX
##DrupalCommunity #DDEV #OpenSourceSupport #Ukraine
Stas Zhuk Shares How Community Support Powered His Work Through Ukraine Blackouts
DDEV maintainer Stas Zhuk has shared a powerful story of resilience, detailing how community support helped him continue contributing to the project despite daily blackouts in Ukraine. As attacks on civilian infrastructure worsen, the aid he received...
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December 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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🎄 Freelock’s Drupal Advent Calendar opens with a must-read on color contrast in accessibility.

John Locke @freelock.com explains WCAG rules, 4.5:1 ratios, and why contrast matters for all users.

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https://bit.ly/3KkGTkx
##Accessibility #DrupalDesign #WCAG #InclusiveWeb
Freelock’s Advent Calendar Entry Highlights Real-World Challenges of Color Contrast in Accessibility
Freelock’s 2025 Advent Calendar entry draws attention to the common pitfalls developers face when implementing accessible color contrast. Referencing WCAG guidelines, it explains how color, brightness, and context impact readability for all users, no...
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December 3, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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🧠 Day 1 of the 2025 Drupal Advent Calendar celebrates neurodiversity.

Vera Herzmann’s DrupalCon Vienna keynote reframed neurodiverse traits as business strengths.

Learn more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3Y25yNU

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##DrupalCon #Neurodiversity #OpenSource #Inclusion
Advent Calendar Day 1 Highlights Vera Herzmann's Message on Neurodiversity
The 2025 Advent Calendar opens with a powerful reminder from Vera Herzmann’s DrupalCon keynote on neurodiversity. She emphasized that neurodiverse individuals bring unique strengths and should be seen as assets, not anomalies, within tech and busines...
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December 3, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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🧠 Want smarter search in Drupal?

Grzegorz Bartman at Droptica reviews 5 vector DB modules powering AI Search & RAG.

Stable option: SQLite. Leader in flexibility: Milvus.
https://bit.ly/48yIRpw
##DrupalAI #VectorSearch #DrupalModules #AIDevelopment
Unlocking AI Search in Drupal: A Practical Guide to Vector Database Modules
Explore how Drupal developers can harness the power of vector databases to enhance AI Search and RAG capabilities. This guide breaks down five VDB Provider modules—Milvus, Pinecone, Postgres, SQLite, and Azure AI Search—comparing their setup, perform...
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December 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM