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Learn how to use Unmanaged Files in Drupal for maximum performance and flexibility! In this comprehensive 6-part series, Jeff G. Greenberg shows you step-by-step how to ditch the database overhead and build custom services for fast, clean file handling. Dive into the full series and see how to get a random, category-aware image trio with zero database queries. 🔗 Find the full series on The Drop Times now! https://lnkd.in/ghh75AMQ

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Tutorial highlight 💡 In Part 2 of his series, "Unmanaged Files in Drupal: Building a Random File Handler" Jeff G. shows how to build a lightweight service that fetches random unmanaged files—no file entities, just pure flexibility. Perfect for rotating images, quick demos, or handling large asset sets. Read now Check it now : https://lnkd.in/g4aQRmXx

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“If you want to grow into a senior developer or architect, working on Drupal Core will get you there.” 🧑‍💻🚀 Interview with David Bekker by Alka Elizabeth of The Drop Times 🎤📚 David is one of the unsung heroes of the #drupal community doing the low-level work that rarely gets much attention. 🔧👏 https://lnkd.in/eAmuJf5A

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So Drupal 7 Long Term Support is a thing. Specialized agencies are promoting the LTS of Drupal 7, but I have questions. Drupal 7 on PHP 8 is a science project, not a strategic approach, and PHP 7.4 is no longer supported; most hosting providers will cease offering it by the end of 2026. Most D7 long-term support SLA's only support PHP versions that were supported at the time of D7 EOL, which stops at PHP 7.4. Is the real end of life for Drupal 7 when PHP 7.4 is no longer available? I know there's Backdrop, but that too feels like a bridge, not the future. If you are running an important, strategic, scalable, or enterprise-grade Drupal 7 site, consider upgrading to Drupal 10 or 11, or consider a decoupled approach with Next.js and Drupal sooner rather than later. Chapter Three can help you navigate these decisions and guide you in upgrading and modernizing.

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When installing Drupal CMS 2.0, you get to choose between two different site templates: Starter and Byte. These aren't just themes. Site templates are actually a type of recipe that configures your entire site, not just its look and feel. Think of them more like installation profiles. ➜ Byte gives you a full demo site with the new Mercury theme. A clean, agency-style layout with pricing tables, feature grids, and all the components you'd expect from a modern SaaS site. ➜ Starter keeps things minimal, giving you a clean foundation for custom builds. Either way, you're getting a complete site configuration. Modules, content types, layouts, and functionality all packaged together and ready to go. Link to full tutorial and video below. #drupalcms #drupal ~~~ If you found this post helpful. ♻️ Please repost and follow. 📧 Join our newsletter; link in the first comment.

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🎓 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀? The Educators section of our new website is your go-to resource for everything you need to support your students in obtaining Laravel Certification. Check out what you will find: 🔸Comprehensive information on the Laravel Certification program 🔸Resources to integrate certification into your curriculum 🔸Insights into how our community-driven certification program benefits both educators and students 🔸A list of all our certified educators and how to get involved Whether it’s a classroom, online course, or community workshop, our Laravel Educator Certification provides you with the tools to help students gain industry-recognized credentials and excel in their careers. 👉𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆: https://lnkd.in/eAyijTzt #Laravel #Educators #Certification #TeachLaravel #TechEducation #CommunityDriven #WebDevelopment

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Check out the latest PHP Landscape Report from Perforce Zend https://lnkd.in/gjq6dwWd), and it’s a great resource for anyone navigating today’s #PHP ecosystem.  PHP remains so relevant in critical applications across industries – all while the language continues to adapt to modern advancements and technologies. I also thought that the insights on PHP performance, security, and scalability stand out as particularly valuable as we plan for growth and ensure long-term stability within our organizations.   Read the full report here >> https://ter.li/7h62tg

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Now works with LocalGov Drupal (or any CMS for that matter - more here: http://jadu.net/lgr) For councils running #LocalGovDrupal, the challenge of helping residents quickly find the right service or answer is a familiar one. Traditional search often falls short, and most AI chatbots are clunky, impersonal, and expensive to train and run. AgentEx: Search from Jadu now works seamlessly with #LocalGov #Drupal, bringing powerful agentic AI search directly into your website, without the need for annoying chatbots or complex technical integrations. With just a short implementation, it transforms your existing search box into an intelligent digital assistant that understands natural language, speaks over 70 languages, and delivers task-focused answers in real time, 24/7 and accessible to everyone. Why this matters for Drupal users? The LocalGovDrupal community also prioritises accessibility, reuse, and cost-efficiency. AgentEx: Search fits naturally into this ecosystem, offering councils a way to bring #AI to their residents without compromising on those values. Especially important in light of Local Government Reorganisation and the opportunity for much needed service reform. As councils merge or collaborate across shared services, websites often become more complex. Residents just want to know when their bins are collected, how to apply for school places, or where to find support. AgentEx: Search uses your existing content to deliver accurate, accessible responses instantly, guiding people to tasks, not just pages. (more about LGR: http://jadu.net/lgr ). Agent-Ex: Search is the single front-door for newly re-organised councils. Unlike generic AI tools or external scraping solutions, AgentEx: Search is trained on your site’s actual content. It doesn’t invent answers or rely on vague matches, it reads your structured data and delivers it back as plain-language responses that align with your brand and meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. Crucially, it’s not a chatbot. There’s no awkward pop-up to dismiss. It enhances your search bar with AI-powered intelligence that users trust, presented in a way that feels familiar. Whether a resident types or speaks their query, AgentEx: Search responds quickly and clearly, in their language and with a clear call to action. Many authorities don’t have the time, resources or budget to overhaul their site or retrain editors. That’s where AgentEx: Search shines. It integrates quickly with LocalGov Drupal, requires no manual tagging or AI expertise, and brings immediate value by reducing contact centre load and improving customer satisfaction. More: http://jadu.net/agent-ex Nick Hill Helen Olsen Bedford Dipti Amin Lee Russell Mark Say Mark Chillingworth Mike Gifford, CPWA Simon Gray Richard Beards #localgov #localgovdrupal #ai #agents

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Microsoft just released 10 new features in Teams. Features your clients’ employees will never hear about. This is why BSN built our M365 training with ongoing Instagram Reels type videos (Nanos) to educate employees on new features and productivity hacks in M365. Every client using M365 needs this ongoing education for their employees.

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Your Website Should Not Impress You, It Should Convert for You. I’ve reviewed dozens of sites that look good but don’t communicate value. Design follows strategy, not aesthetics. Before redesigning your site, analyze user behavior, not your personal taste. #WebDesignStrategy #BusinessGrowth #KehindeOsoba

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New! The WP Minute’s New Courses for the Modern WordPress Professional https://lnkd.in/eqHMuEWy Not long ago, being a successful freelancer or agency owner mostly meant being good at building. If you could write clean code, customize a theme, and configure a plugin, you had everything you needed to thrive. But that’s no longer... #wordpress #wordpressnews

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Full episode: https://lnkd.in/gDUZtBGr See how AI-powered tools like Joist.AI are slashing proposal development time from 10 days to just a couple. Architects are using AI for marketing and proposals, boosting efficiency and adding significant value to their businesses. #AI #Architecture #ArtificialIntelligence #Marketing #ProposalWriting #efficiency #technology #innovation

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🚨The 2025 PHP Landscape Report Is Now Available 🚨 Discover the top trends, technologies, and challenges faced by PHP professionals in 2025 – all paired with in-depth insights and analysis from PHP expert Matthew Weier O'Phinney. Download your free copy today >> https://ter.li/7h62tg #Zend #PHP

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🚀 Just published a new blog post! Discover how you can leverage the SharePoint Brand Center API to load and use custom fonts in your web parts for stunning, editable typography. This method ensures both style and accessibility, going beyond the use of static images for headings. Are you curious about making your SharePoint intranet visually outstanding? Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/dpw8Pz_w A follow-up to the previously released blog post on the unofficial Brand Center API documentation - see the first comment. #SharePoint #BrandCenter #CustomFonts #Typography #Microsoft365 #WebParts #Intranet

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