"DrupalCon Europe 2025: Planning for Search API Typesense module"

⚡ Boost Drupal performance at the network layer — not just in code. Slides from Nicolas PERUSSEL’s DrupalCon Europe Vienna session, “TCP Fast Open and HTTP/3: Network-Level Optimizations for Lightning-Fast Drupal,” are now publicly available. Perussel, Head of Architecture at ekino, details how tuning TLS 1.3, OCSP stapling, and HTTP/3 with QUIC can cut latency by up to 350ms — all without modifying Drupal’s application layer. His slide deck offers practical nginx configurations and insights for developers and DevOps teams looking to deliver real-world speed gains. Read via The Drop Times: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gFEgqDC7 #Drupal #Performance #WebDev #HTTP3

In Vol. 3, Issue 45 of TDT’s weekly newsletter (Nov 11), Kazima Abbas explores a quieter shift shaping Drupal’s future 🧭 This issue highlights: • The 2025–2028 strategic roadmap for Drupal core • Governance transparency + global contributor inclusion • Why long-term planning now matters more than ever Essential reading for anyone helping steer Drupal forward. Read the full issue: https://lnkd.in/gwWWQ8eV #Drupal #OpenSource #WebDev #CommunityGovernance

Fixing broken links isn’t just maintenance — it’s memory work. 🔗 TDT profiles Wayback Filter, a quietly powerful Drupal module by Denmark’s Vertikal.dk. It uses the Internet Archive to auto-link external URLs to their archived versions — safeguarding digital history. Created by Steven Snedker, the module: • Runs at render time (no DB changes) • Preserves article intent + trust • Has supported Drupal since 2014 More than a tool — it’s a mindset. Read the full story by Kazima Abbas: https://lnkd.in/gQqrZstj #Drupal #OpenSource #DigitalPreservation #WebDev

“Orchestration is no longer support—it’s where the strategy lives.” 🔧 In Vol. 3, Issue 44 of TDT’s weekly newsletter, Alka Elizabeth unpacks Dries Buytaert’s call to rethink how platforms like Drupal fit into a distributed, automated ecosystem. If orchestration is the hub, how should Drupal evolve? Read this week’s Editor’s Pick: https://lnkd.in/gatknCBg #Drupal #OpenSource #SoftwareArchitecture #WebDev

Drupal’s Search API is wildly flexible, and we don’t talk about it enough. You can index damn near anything, shape the data however you want, and control exactly how results behave. Datasources, processors, fields, boosts, faceting—every part is yours to tune. When a project needs real search logic, not a prefab widget, this is the tool that makes it possible. #Drupal #SearchAPI #DrupalDev #OpenSource #CMS #WebDev

Drupal has been around for 20+ years and it still surprises me. It’s not just a CMS—it’s a community, a mindset, and a huge collection of tools that keeps evolving. Flexible but opinionated, it challenges you to build smarter, not just faster. Every project teaches something new: a clever module, a lesser-known API, or a caching trick you didn’t know existed. And the community is always there to help, debate, or make you rethink your approach. Drupal isn’t just for developers. It’s for problem solvers who want sustainable, adaptable solutions that last. What’s the one thing about Drupal that keeps you coming back? #Drupal #WebDevelopment #OpenSource #TechCommunity #DigitalInnovation

🚀 New Drupal module: VMBR This module lets you switch Drupal View Modes based on User Roles. Useful for sites where different users should see different layouts, fields, or presentation — without duplicating content types. No custom logic needed. No template hacks. Just configure and go. ⚡ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e38R48FC #Drupal #OpenSource #ModuleDevelopment #WebDevelopment #ContentManagement

📚 Publishing with LocalGov Drupal just got easier. We’ve written a short guide to setting up Publication pages in LocalGov Drupal, helping councils share reports, strategies, and long-form documents in an accessible and user-friendly way. It’s part of our commitment to supporting the growing LGD ecosystem and making sure councils have the tools they need to publish content effectively. 👉 Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/e6BAwAVz #LocalGovDrupal #Drupal #OpenSource

DrupalCon just kicked off in Japan, and Drupal founder Dries Buytaert set the tone: "It's a historic moment." Four major initiatives are running simultaneously, each with the potential to transform the platform: → Drupal CMS 2.0 launching early 2026 → Drupal Canvas solving the 20-year page builder problem → Site templates & marketplace to flatten the learning curve → Drupal AI initiative with 25 partner organizations "On their own, each of these initiatives can reshape Drupal. Together, the compounding of these ideas will be transformational." But Dries also identified the challenge: "Outside the Drupal world, the word hasn't got out there. We need everyone to change the mindset of millions of people around the world." Read the full post: https://lnkd.in/gGJ5GYKF #DrupalCon #DrupalCMS #OpenSource DrupalCon Asia

🧠 Is Drupal the right platform for you? Choosing the right web platform can feel like a deeply technical decision, even when your goals are clear. As our Tech Lead Kate Hodgen puts it, “It’s not about picking the flashiest platform. It’s about picking the right one for your organisation’s needs, capabilities and future.” Drupal’s open-source flexibility makes it a strong contender for government and enterprise sites; it’s powerful, secure, and cost-effective. But it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. So when is Drupal the right choice? ✅ When you need to manage a lot of content ✅ When top-tier security and control matter ✅ When you want enterprise-level capability without enterprise-level cost ✅ When you value flexibility and community-driven innovation And when isn’t it? Head to our website to find out more: https://lnkd.in/gdPAPdmq