The Drop Times

Learn to create forward-looking, reusable single directory components in this comprehensive 18-hour course designed by veteran Drupal trainer Michael Anello. Perfect for entry-to-intermediate developers who want to master the sustainable approach to modern Drupal theming, moving beyond template overrides to build compartmentalized, professional-grade components that scale.

Blake Newman, CEO of Agileana, announced the launch of the Drupal Center of Excellence Opportunities Database. The platform connects Drupal developers, agencies, and organizations with active Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from institutions around the world.

A quick look at the latest technical updates in Drupal AI: a new Tool API module has been released, image-to-image editing merged, Tavily web search support added, and groundwork laid for async processing.

TD Cafe, the unstructured podcast from the Talking Drupal team, nears its 10th episode—a rare feat in the podcasting world—and opens guest submissions for future conversations blending code, community, and real life.

Jay Callicot releases a standalone JSON Import Module for Drupal, offering a clean admin UI, Drush support, and AI-ready CLI features for importing content types, paragraphs, and fields using JSON configs — now with DrupalX integration.

A Drupal community meetup will take place in Nakuru, Kenya, on September 13, 2025. Hosted at Lish AI Labs, the event will feature hands-on workshops, technical sessions, and networking focused on Drupal site building and content management.

Jay Callicott released a demo showing how to connect a Next.js homepage built with Bolt.new to Drupal Cloud using a single CLI command, featuring content and image import through the Drupal Cloud CLI.

In The DropTimes Editor's Pick Newsletter, Volume 3, Issue 35, we spotlight Forked in Plain Sight, a look at how Drupal’s most pressing challenges, from upgrade hurdles to governance debates and questions of visibility, are playing out in full view. Social media has become the front door to open source, but transparency alone doesn’t guarantee understanding. The real test is whether these shifts are being noticed, shared, and acted upon.

When a client struggled to sync sessions, speakers, and exhibitors from Swapcard into Drupal, Drupak built a custom, reusable migration solution using the Drupal Migration API, cron-based updates, and GraphQL integration—eliminating manual work and ensuring data accuracy.

Drupalize.Me has released a new course on Single Directory Components (SDCs), now part of Drupal core. The course explains how to build, configure, and use SDCs with Twig, YAML, CSS, and JavaScript in a unified directory structure.

Planning to enter the 2025 Drupal Splash Awards? Join DrupalCon Asia’s free webinar on September 3 to learn what judges look for, how to structure your case study, and how to avoid common mistakes in your submission.

Drupal developer Joginder Singh has released a custom Drupal 11 theme inspired by Squid Game, featuring SCSS architecture, responsive design, and WCAG accessibility support. Available now on GitLab and Drupal.org.

A roundup of confirmed Drupal community events happening from September 1 to 7, 2025. Includes virtual meetups, in-person gatherings, and initiative meetings across multiple time zones. Open to new and experienced Drupal users.

Drupal.org has migrated issue crediting to the new Contribution Records system as part of the transition to GitLab. Maintainers will assign credits, contributors will manage attributions, and all participants from issues will automatically appear in the new records. Feedback can be shared through the Contribution Records module issue queue on Drupal.org.

Many YMCA websites were overdue for an upgrade—but migrating content from old PDFs, flyers, and scattered web pages posed a major hurdle. In response, IT Care developed an AI-powered migration assistant to help streamline the process for resource-limited teams. This case study explores how the tool was used in real Drupal projects, what it uncovered about content strategy, and what it signals about AI’s practical role in nonprofit tech.

The Network of European Drupal Associations has published a draft business model for an international Drupal federation. The proposal outlines membership, governance, and shared programs for local associations. Feedback is requested before Aug. 29.

Cheppers has released a free e-book, AI & Drupal for Mission-Driven Organizations, designed for English-speaking teams exploring ethical AI adoption. The resource offers scarce but valuable guidance on governance, workflows, and sustainability, reflecting Cheppers’ deep roots in the Drupal community.

The Drupal Community Working Group is recruiting volunteers for two open positions: Community Health Team Member and Conflict Resolution Team Member. Interested individuals can connect via Drupal Slack or attend upcoming office hours on Sept. 3.

The Network of European Drupal Associations will host a meeting on August 29 from 14:00 to 15:30 CEST to review the proposed Drupal Federation business model. The draft outlines membership requirements, responsibilities, and joint programs, with community feedback invited before the next version is finalized.

Registration is open for DrupalCamp Pune 2025, taking place on September 13–14. Early registrants can access special ticket pricing and enter to win a free pass to DrupalCon Nara 2025. Don’t miss this key event for India’s Drupal community.