Webmardi Meetup to Explore Decoupled Drupal with GraphQL and Gutenberg
Join Webmardi in Lausanne on May 6 for a deep dive into Decoupled Drupal with GraphQL and Gutenberg—led by Christophe Jossart and followed by networking!
Dotsquares Migrates 17 Samuel, Son & Co. Sites to Drupal 10 with Unified Architecture
When legacy meets scale, clarity matters. In this detailed case study, Dotsquares walks through the complete migration of Samuel, Son & Co.’s sprawling digital ecosystem—from 17 independent websites to a unified, Drupal 10-powered platform designed for performance, control, and global reach.
Drupal GovCon 2025 Opens Call for Speakers Ahead of August Event in Maryland
Drupal GovCon 2025, taking place from 13–15 August 2025 at the Stamp Student Union in College Park, Maryland, has opened its Call for Speakers. Session proposals focusing on digital transformation, security, accessibility, and open-source innovation are due by 16 May 2025. Full details are available at drupalgovcon.org.
Strengthening Drupal, One New Developer at a Time
The IXP Fellowship is changing the game for new Drupal developers — and for the community’s future. Instead of just talking about the need for fresh talent, it’s creating real opportunities: mentorship-driven, experience-first, and already producing results. With early backers like Seed EM and Digital Polygon, the IXP isn’t just an idea — it’s a real pipeline for real careers. If Drupal embraces it fully, this could quietly reshape how the community grows, not with flashy promises, but with real starts and stronger teams.
Acquia and Lullabot Webinar on Government Digital Services, Hosted by Carahsoft
Acquia and Lullabot will present a free webinar on May 6, 2025, hosted by Carahsoft. The webinar will focus on modernising government digital services with secure and scalable solutions. Registration is open.
Jürgen Haas Sparks Community Discussion on the Future of Drupal Marketplace
Jürgen Haas’ reflections on the proposed Drupal Marketplace opened a wide discussion across the Drupal community about maintaining open-source values versus introducing commercial models. Contributors, including Dries Buytaert, Giorgi Jibladze, and Gunnar Beushausen, weighed in on key issues such as licensing, sustainability, quality, and governance.
DrupalCamp Spain 2025 Offers Free Tickets for Students in Web Development
DrupalCamp Spain, taking place in Santiago de Compostela from September 18–20, 2025, is offering a limited number of free tickets for students interested in Drupal and open-source web development.
ImageX Ranks #17 Among Best Workplaces in Canada for 2025
ImageX shines on The Globe and Mail’s 2025 Best Workplaces list, ranking No. 17 for companies under 100 employees. Powered by a thriving team culture and global Drupal leadership, their success story is one to watch!
2025 State of Open Source Report Shows Surge in Adoption, Ongoing Security Concerns
Open Source adoption is soaring in 2025—but so are challenges. From cost savings to skills gaps and security risks, the latest report dives into what’s driving growth and where the cracks are showing. Get the full scoop at opensource.org.
Drupal Events for the Week: April 28 - May 2, 2025
The DropTimes presents a curated list of Drupal events happening from April 28 to May 2, 2025. This week's schedule includes Acquia Engage Boston, Drupal + Web Dev Happy Hour, MidCamp 2025 Planning, and various local and virtual Drupal meetups focused on development, accessibility, and community collaboration.
Drupal in Government: Top Indian States That Run Official Websites on Drupal
From Tamil Nadu to Nagaland, official websites of various Indian states are turning to Drupal for its power, flexibility, and cost-saving open-source model. Discover how this CMS is driving digital public services across the country.
Blocked from Contributing, Helped by a Veteran: How a Small Drupal Module Exposed a Bigger Problem
A developer’s attempt to maintain an abandoned Drupal module was blocked by policy. With support from a longtime contributor, the project moved forward, raising questions about how new contributors are onboarded.
Free Webinar: How to Build Better CMS Editing Experiences for Content Teams
Evolving Web will host a live webinar on May 9, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. EST focused on improving CMS usability. Solutions Architect Jesse Dyck will share practical strategies for developers, designers, and content strategists to create efficient, editor-friendly workflows using tools like Gutenberg and Drupal's Experience Builder.
Jurgen Haas Proposes Continuous Dependency Testing Framework for Drupal
Jurgen Haas has outlined a continuous testing framework for Drupal that automates full-site dependency checks, rebuilds, and deployment simulations. The approach supports CI/CD practices, reduces update risks, and helps agencies maintain stable, production-ready codebases.
Carlos Ospina Proposes Drupal Certification Framework to Strengthen Ecosystem
Carlos Ospina has proposed a standards-based Drupal certification system to validate developer skills, enhance Drupal.org’s role as a central platform for expertise, and support long-term sustainability goals for the Drupal ecosystem.
Vardot Releases Varbase 10.1.0-alpha1 to Prepare for Drupal 11
Vardot has announced the release of Varbase 10.1.0-alpha1, an alpha version built for Drupal 11 compatibility. The update includes support for UI Patterns 2.0, Storybook integration, and a fully modular component system.
Become a Volunteer at DrupalCon Nara 2025
DrupalCon returns to Asia from 17–19 November 2025 in Nara, Japan. Organised by Drupal Asia with support from the Drupal Association and Linux Australia, the event is now accepting volunteer applications for a range of roles.
QED42 to Host Mumbai Drupal Meet on April 26 with Sessions on AI and SDC
QED42 will hold a Drupal meetup on April 26, 2025, at 91 Springboard Vikhroli, Mumbai. The event features sessions on AI integration in Drupal and Single-Directory Components (SDC), followed by planning for Drupal Camp Mumbai.
Teun Van Veggel Announces New Mapsemble Module for Drupal
Teun Van Veggel, founder of Mapsemble, has announced a new Drupal module that enables users to build interactive, entity-based maps with live data sync and full theming control.
Inside Edmonton’s Drupal Meetup Revival: Organizers Share Goals, Challenges, and What’s Next
Sibu Stephen and Vy Nguyen are bringing back the Edmonton Drupal Meetup on April 30, 2025, at Sir Winston Churchill Square. The event will include a Drupal Starshot overview, community planning, and input from developers across the region.