The Drop Times

Tired of long, clunky Webforms in Drupal? Ivan Zugec shows how to transform them into sleek, multi-step wizards—no coding needed! Watch the magic unfold with his latest tutorial.

From planning MidCamp to major meetups in Pune, NYC, and Iberia—plus virtual sessions on Backdrop CMS, PHP, and community safety—there’s a lot happening across the Drupalverse. Whether you’re a first-timer or a long-time contributor, there’s a place for you to jump in. Check out the full list of events and get involved.

From form builders to content scheduling, mapping, accessibility, and more—this final part of The DropTimes' Drupal CMS module series showcases the most valuable contributed modules selected to Drupal CMS, organized by functionality. Whether you're building enterprise platforms or content-heavy sites, these modules help streamline workflows, enhance UX, and unlock Drupal’s full potential.

Still running on old PHP? You're not alone—40% of teams are. Join Perforce’s April 3 webinar to dive into the 2025 PHP Landscape Report and learn how teams are tackling migrations, security, and modern PHP practices.

Pantheon announced the winners of its 2025 Partner Summit Awards at DrupalCon Atlanta, recognizing five agencies for contributions to innovation, customer service, social impact, and more.

Get ready for Drupal Developer Days Leuven 2025! From AI-powered interfaces to the future of open-source, this year's keynote lineup is set to inspire. April 15–18—mark your calendars!

Metadrop has launched VLSuite, a low-code Drupal module that enables fast, customizable web page creation using visual tools and reusable templates.

Discover how to capture and manage employee ideas with Drupal! In a new tutorial, Droptica's Co-CEO Grzegorz Bartman builds an internal idea registration system step by step. Perfect for companies ready to streamline innovation—watch now on YouTube.

Next.js just patched a major security flaw that could let attackers slip past your app’s defenses. If you're self-hosting, you’ll want to hear this.

Specbee has launched SmartLinker AI, a Drupal module that automates internal linking using GPT-4, vector search, and customizable rules. The tool aims to simplify SEO and reduce editorial workload.

Neil Drumm outlines changes to Drupal.org’s project pages, replacing “recommended” labels with a semantic versioning-based visual system using blue and grey backgrounds.

Talking Drupal will celebrate its 500th episode on May 2, 2025, with a special Community Edition featuring voices from across the Drupal ecosystem. Confirmed guests include Drupal founder Dries Buytaert and other key contributors. Guest participation is open through April 25.

amazee.io, in collaboration with FreelyGive, has introduced a free, one-click trial of AI-powered Drupal CMS. The trial includes tools for content creation, search, and automation—no signup or payment is required.

Missed DrupalSouth Melbourne 2025? Catch all the action now—full session videos are live, packed with insights on dev, content, accessibility, and more. Watch, learn, and share!

How are universities like MIT and Rochester using AI to streamline education? Talking Drupal dives into real-world tools, policies, and future trends—plus a module that links Drupal to external data like never before.

Drupal France will hold a local meetup in Grenoble on March 27, 2025, from 19:00 to 21:00 CET. The event will feature technical talks on front-end development in Drupal and a demo on integrating TypeSense search. Hosted by Ecedi, the session will also be livestreamed on YouTube.

In the final part of our DrupalCon Atlanta attendee series, community members from agencies and organizations share what they came to learn, who they came to meet, and what they’re bringing back to their teams.

Following Josh Koenig’s open critique of the DXP model and call for a clearer direction for Drupal, Matt Krebsbach and Jesus Manuel Olivas have shared independent responses. Each offers a distinct perspective—Matt from a product strategy and marketing viewpoint, Jesus from a developer experience and technical execution lens. This article compares their arguments, where they align with Josh and where they diverge.

GitLab CI is a core part of modern DevOps workflows, enabling developers to automate testing, integration, and deployment with minimal manual effort. This comprehensive guide walks through the essentials of using GitLab CI effectively for project contributions—from configuring the .gitlab-ci.yml file to setting up runners and customizing pipelines. Whether you're integrating continuous testing, managing deployment environments, or enforcing code quality with linting tools, this resource provides clear steps and real-world examples. Ideal for developers looking to streamline collaboration, maintain high code standards, and speed up delivery cycles using GitLab’s CI/CD features.

Curious about Drupal or already deep in the code? Join the Kochi community meetup on March 27 for an evening of conversation, connection, and all things Drupal!