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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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Huge thanks to Michaël Totta! 👏 Sharing the experience, the vision, and the case study—it’s a powerful combination for our community.
November 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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🎊 A massive shoutout and congratulations to acolono GmbH for winning three Splash Awards at DrupalCon Europe - Vienna 2025! A truly outstanding accomplishment.

Details Via TDT:-https://bit.ly/47TVsEH
November 21, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Drupal Eastern Time Zone Meetup! Join the online meetup on December 3, 2025 for talks, conversation, and networking across ET Drupal groups. 🗓️ 11:30 PM GMT+5:30 | Details: https://bit.ly/49PALv5
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November 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Unlock AI in your decoupled Drupal site with the GraphQL Vertex AI module! adds autocomplete, semantic search, and Gemini summaries through Vertex AI. Huge thanks to nterbogt, darvanen, and mortim07. Explore all 17 AI-powered Drupal modules on TDT 👇 https://bit.ly/43qglEU
November 21, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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🎓 German-speaking Drupal devs—there’s a new Udemy course just for you.
Peter Majmescu’s “Drupal 11 für Entwickler:innen und Sitebuilder:innen” covers DDEV, WSL2, theming, and custom modules.
No dev experience needed to start.
🔗 https://bit.ly/48357ZL
##DrupalTraining #Drupal11 #GermanDrupal #DDEV
November 21, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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🧩 New contrib module from Mustapha G.: A11y Widget brings accessibility tools to Drupal 8–10.

Offers font sizing, contrast toggles, link highlights and more—no page reload needed.
Built to support WCAG 2.1 AA and ADA goals.

https://bit.ly/4prluVN
##Drupal #Accessibility #A11y #OpenSource
Mustapha G. Releases A11y Widget Drupal Module for Enhanced Web Accessibility
November 21, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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🛠️ Toggle Logger Channels 2.0.1 now supports #Drupal 10.3 and is prepping for 11.
Contrib module by Nino Marrazzo lets you suppress log channels like "cron" or "user".
Helpful for cutting log clutter without disabling system logging.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4iiGATY
##DrupalContrib #DevTools #Drupal11
November 21, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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🔧 Proctor + Stevenson launch a Headless Drupal Starter Site for enterprise use.

It combines Drupal with a Next.js frontend for fast builds and improved editorial UX.

Includes built‑in content types, SEO tools, and drag‑and‑drop editing.

https://bit.ly/4a1iWZS
##Drupal #HeadlessCMS #Nextjs
November 21, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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Join the Drupal community in Montréal! The Nov 25 meetup features Albert Albala and Romain N. Don’t miss the chance to connect and hear the latest Drupal updates. Hosted by Evolving Web. Details: https://bit.ly/3JDw6lc
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November 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Unlock AI on your Drupal site with the SQLite VDB Provider! Fast vector search with a lightweight SQLite setup—no extra server needed. Kudos to jimyhuang and NETivism. Explore all 17 AI-powered Drupal modules on TDT: https://bit.ly/43qglEU
November 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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TD Cafe #011 features Adam Boros sharing his path from Drupal 6 to 10.
Highlights include automation tips and his calendar builder project from DrupalCon Vienna.

Full episode ➡️ https://bit.ly/48njeJg
##Drupal #TDcafe #CommunityTech #Automation
Adam Boros Talks Drupal and Automation in TD Cafe 011
In TD Cafe Episode 011, Martin Anderson-Clutz interviews Adam Boros, who reflects on his journey with Drupal, the role of automation in small teams, and his experience building a personal calendar tool for DrupalCon Vienna. The episode covers technic...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Secure your Drupal site—no coding needed.

ImageX’s @imagexmedia.bsky.social Nadiia Nykolaichuk breaks down the SecKit module’s UI-based protections: XSS, CSRF, clickjacking, and more.

Full guide ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oSPH01
##Drupal #Security #SecKit #SiteHardening
SecKit Module: Strengthening Drupal Site Security with Clicks, Not Code
Drupal site security gets a boost from simplicity with the Security Kit (SecKit) module. Published by ImageX, the guide walks users through configuring browser-layer defenses like XSS, CSRF, and clickjacking protection without touching code. SecKit m...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Part 2 of OpenSense Labs’ AI Ecosystem series dives into logging, observability, and real-time API testing.

AI Logging and Observability track usage and compliance; API Explorer supports safe prototyping.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4891EYo
##Drupal #AI #Observability #OpenSource
AI Logging, Observability, and API Explorer: Strengthening the Drupal AI Ecosystem
OpenSense Labs continues its Drupal AI Ecosystem series with a deep dive into three essential modules: AI Logging, AI Observability, and API Explorer. These tools provide transparency, monitoring, and safe experimentation for AI integrations in Drupa...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Mike Herchel @mike.herchel.com from Dripyard @dripyard.com outlines what to check when choosing a Drupal theme.

Accessibility, component architecture, and subtheme support are all key.

Explore the checklist ➡️ https://bit.ly/48pDs56
##Drupal #Accessibility #ThemeDev #SingleDirectoryComponents
What to Look for When Evaluating a Drupal Theme: Dripyard’s Feature Checklist
Choosing the right Drupal theme can be daunting, given the variety of starter kits, page builders, and commercial options. Mike Herchel of Dripyard offers a vendor-neutral checklist to help evaluate any theme. The guide includes essential considerati...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Dries Buytaert announces Acquia Source, a SaaS platform for simplified Drupal deployments.
It builds on lessons from the now-retired Drupal Gardens—offering fast launches and full content export.

Details ➡️ https://bit.ly/3X3SBCT
##Drupal #Acquia #OpenSource #SaaS
Dries Buytaert Reflects on Drupal Gardens and the Rise of Acquia Source
November 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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George Bonnici lays out 5 low-risk AI wins for Drupal teams.
Includes CKEditor AI, auto alt text, RAG assistants, and SEO automation—backed by contrib modules.

Read the full breakdown ➡️ https://bit.ly/49qFLWJ
##Drupal #AI #CKEditor #Accessibility
5 AI Quick Wins for Drupal with Low Risk by George Bonnici
George Bonnici outlines five practical AI quick wins that enterprise Drupal teams can implement without introducing risk or technical debt. From automated alt text to AI-powered SEO, these capabilities build directly on Drupal’s existing ecosystem an...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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📅 On 26 Nov, Salsa Digital hosts a free webinar on Drupal patching for gov.au websites.

Jorge Castro shares best practices to reduce risk, avoid downtime, and stay compliant.

Register here ➡️ https://bit.ly/43Ewc2L
##Drupal #GovTech #CyberSecurity #EssentialEight
November 20, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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“Drupal devs: check out this list of AI‑powered utilities — modules that accelerate debugging, auto‑doc, log analysis & content migrations. See the full list 👉 https://bit.ly/49YZY63
#Drupal #AI #DevTools”
November 20, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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CivicActions @civicactions.com kicks off Open November 2025 to scale open-source tools in civic tech.

From Drupal guides to automation scripts, all contributions must be publicly licensed and reusable.

Learn how to get involved ➡️ https://bit.ly/3K41Yzw
##OpenNovember #DigitalCommons #CivicTech
Open November 2025: CivicActions Rallies Digital Services Community to Expand the Digital Commons
November 20, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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Drunic shares how AI is changing what Drupal sites can do—from automation to intelligent UX. Their latest post explores real-time personalization, predictive search, and adaptive design.


Read more via TDT 👉 https://bit.ly/4i8RnzG

##Drupal #AI #DigitalExperience #Personalization
Drunic Explores How Drupal and AI Are Shaping Intelligent Digital Experiences
Originally published in Spanish, Drunic’s latest blog outlines how Drupal’s integration with Artificial Intelligence is changing the way websites engage users. From predictive analytics to personalised content and AI-assisted automation, Drupal is be...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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DrupalCon Vienna 2025 welcomed 935 people from 40+ countries. A post-event report shows a strong mix of new and returning attendees, global reach, and contributor momentum. Recap via TDT 👉 https://bit.ly/486Ul3h #DrupalCon #OpenSource #DrupalCommunity #Drupal2025
DrupalCon Vienna Organizers Recap Global Reach and Community Impact of 2025 Event
A new recap from the DrupalCon Vienna 2025 organizers highlights how the event brought together 935 participants from over 40 countries to celebrate open source collaboration. With training, global engagement, and strong volunteer and sponsor support...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Drupal migration tip from Jeff Greenberg:

Clean taxonomy first.

Part 1 of his new TDT tutorial series explains why pre-migration audits matter more than QA.

https://bit.ly/4pkWgbA
##Drupal7 #Migration #Taxonomy #QA
Drupal Migration Taxonomy Audit – Part 1: Why Planning Matters More Than QA Avoid cleanup chaos—start your Drupal 7 migration with a structured taxonomy audit.
November 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Ana Coto, writing for A Drupal Couple, challenges devs to simplify in the age of AI. Tools like Claude or Figma help—but only if guided by real user needs.

Read more via TDT 👉 https://bit.ly/4rnzwtk
##Drupal #UXDesign #AIDesign #WebDev
Ana Coto Advocates for Simplicity in AI-Era Web Development
Ana Coto reflects on her experience building Palcera.com to argue that in an age of AI-powered development, simplicity, usability, and intentional design still matter most. Instead of focusing on speed and scale, she calls on developers to embrace mi...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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New module release for multilingual Drupal: Config Translation Sync 1.0.0 by Alexander Shabanov automates translated config syncing and adds a drush crst command for manual control.

Details from The Drop Times 👉 https://bit.ly/49tHkmG
##Drupal #Multilingual #Drush #DevOps
Config Translation Sync 1.0.0 Released to Stabilize Multilingual Deployments in Drupal
November 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Dev update:

FlowDrop Episode 3 reveals how the UI was extracted from Drupal and rebuilt in Svelte, paired with a new OpenAPI‑YAML spec for workflows.

Read more via The Drop Times 👉 https://bit.ly/4is0kEN
##Drupal #Svelte #OpenAPI #WorkflowAutomation”
November 19, 2025 at 1:46 PM