DrupalCon Japan: Dries Buytaert on Drupal's transformative initiatives

“Do Good for Drupal” — and it’s working. 👏 Dripyard has earned Silver Tier status in the Drupal Certified Partner Program, with over 700 contribution creditsfrom just two team members. Their work spans: • Drupal Core • The Canvas initiative • Community modules Summary of Mike Herchel’s announcement via TDT: https://lnkd.in/gr2sTy9k #Drupal #OpenSource #DrupalCommunity #Contributions

I’ve avoided installation profiles for most of the sites I’ve built, but the first time I tried Drupal CMS on simplytest.me, I was genuinely impressed. Everywhere I looked, I found something I would have added myself or a feature I had never thought of, but instantly loved — like Trash! Drupal CMS is a brilliant starting point for out-of-the-box Drupal. It provides sensible defaults — content types, layouts, workflows, and best practices ready to go — so teams can get started quickly without losing the flexibility and power that makes Drupal great. This is exactly what makes Drupal approachable for newcomers, while still giving experienced developers the foundation they need to build complex, scalable sites. It’s a reminder of what the Drupal community can do when it focuses on practical, real-world solutions. Kudos to everyone making this happen — the future of Drupal just got a lot more accessible. #Drupal #DrupalCMS #OpenSource #WebDevelopment #CMS #DigitalExperience #ContentManagement #DeveloperCommunity #TechInnovation #WebDesign

Mastering Drupal RFPs can feel like navigating a maze—but it doesn't have to be that way. Here are practical tips for agencies and professionals to stand out and win: • Define clear outcomes, not just features. Focus on user tasks and measurable goals. • Publish a realistic budget range early to attract quality bids. • Provide complete inventories of content, integrations, and technical dependencies. • Engage the market with a brief RFI before the full RFP to get better proposals. • Use a transparent scoring rubric that balances technical fit, team expertise, and price. • Set clear acceptance criteria tied to milestones to avoid scope creep. • Establish governance rhythms and early warning metrics for smooth delivery. At DCoE, we connect Drupal professionals and agencies with opportunities that match expertise with project needs. Navigating RFPs is easier when you have the right community and resources behind you. Let's build excellence together. #wordpress #wordpressrfps

AIAutomation Drupal Development Strategies: Best Practices for Successful Projects: Drupal is a powerful and flexible content management system (CMS) that allows developers to create complex and dynamic websites. To leverage Drupal effectively, it’s essential to adopt strategies and best practices that ensure successful project outcomes. This article aims to provide comprehensive insights into Drupal development strategies that can help guide developers and teams toward […] BusinessAutomationVisualize any of our services with a free mockup design in real life before you commit, and then decide to hire us with confidence! No Risk, Just Results, and Get Real ROI. #AIAutomation #DigitalTransformation #MVPDevelopment

Need better control over your Drupal fields? Check out our live stream "Advanced Drupal: Content Types & Fields Essentials." You'll learn how to: ➜ Clone content types using the Entity Clone module ➜ Clone paragraph types using the Entity Clone Type module ➜ Reuse and clone fields and view modes using the Field Tools module ➜ Create base fields using Drush Watch now on the WebWash YouTube channel using the links below. #drupal #drupalsitebuilding ~~~ If you found this post helpful. ♻️ Please repost and follow. 📧 Join our newsletter; link in the first comment.

Need better control over your Drupal fields? Check out our live stream "Advanced Drupal: Content Types & Fields Essentials." You'll learn how to: ➜ Clone content types using the Entity Clone module ➜ Clone paragraph types using the Entity Clone Type module ➜ Reuse and clone fields and view modes using the Field Tools module ➜ Create base fields using Drush Watch now on the WebWash YouTube channel using the links below. #drupal #drupalsitebuilding ~~~ If you found this post helpful. ♻️ Please repost and follow. 📧 Join our newsletter; link in the first comment.

Here's a quick summary of our latest live stream titled "Getting Started with Search API in Drupal". In this stream, we cover: ➜ Understanding Drupal's out-of-the-box search capabilities. ➜ Creating custom search indexes with the Search API module. ➜ Building search pages using Search API and Views. ➜ Adding advanced filtering with the Facets module. ➜ Integrating Apache Solr for enhanced search performance. Links below ⬇️ #drupal #drupalsearch ~~~ Quick note: I have a few consulting slots opening up for Drupal projects. Feel free to reach out for a quick chat about your Drupal projects! If you found this post helpful. ♻️ Please repost and follow.

Rebuilds are a big commitment. But small, focused sprints can solve serious Drupal CMS issues. In our latest post, we break down when to rebuild, when to refactor and how to make progress without locking into a major project. Read more - Read more - https://lnkd.in/edTwbP2Z

Drupal 11.3 is quietly raising the bar — and if you’re still on 11.2, this is worth your attention. Big headline first: in-built content export is finally here. No more duct-taped workflows, fewer custom scripts, and a much smoother path between environments. That alone is a productivity win for teams managing complex content models. But that’s not all. Drupal 11.3 feels noticeably faster — not just on paper, but in real day-to-day work: - Cleaner internal APIs - Performance optimizations that reduce friction - Better DX for developers and content teams alike The result? Less time fighting the system, more time delivering value. If Drupal 11.2 was solid, 11.3 feels refined. More opinionated. More enterprise-ready. More aligned with how modern teams actually work. My takeaway: Drupal isn’t just keeping up — it’s streamlining, simplifying, and accelerating. If you’re planning upgrades or new builds in 2025, Drupal 11.3 should absolutely be part of the conversation. Curious to hear — have you tested 11.3 yet, or is it still on your roadmap? #Engineering #Learning #TechCommunity #BuildInPublic #Fundamentals #Drupal

From Chennai to San Francisco, With Drupal in Between Discover the journey of Srikanth Danapal, a Technical Lead for the City and County of San Francisco, as he shares his path from his roots in Chennai, India, to building scalable, enterprise-friendly systems with Drupal in the US. Srikanth discusses how he moved from working on proprietary systems to realizing the power and open-source spirit of Drupal, and his enduring passion for using technology to enable people and improve everyday life. Read the full interview with The Drop Times, conducted by Alka Elizabeth: https://lnkd.in/gcitfMZk