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In part three of the Automated Testing Kit series, André Angelantoni outlines how teams can grow their automated test suite by shifting test-writing to developers and backfilling the backlog, integrate early accessibility checks with axe-core or Cypress, configure Google Lighthouse for pre-release performance audits, and implement visual regression testing using tools like Diffy.

Front-end developer Pravesh Poonia has released a daisyUI integration for Drupal, eliminating the need for extra build tools. The solution includes more than 35 built-in themes, stores user preferences in local storage, and offers Tailwind CSS and Bootstrap 5 options in Drupal's Appearance settings for immediate use of pre-styled components.

Drupal core’s Single Directory Components now support component variants through a root-level configuration. Developers can define named variants with titles and descriptions and render them using the #variant key, resolving a major contributed-project blocker ahead of the 11.2.0 release.

The Drupal community welcomes new beta releases of ECA 3, Modeler API 1, and BPMN.iO 3, introducing improved automation, modeling, and UI enhancements. Contributors resolved over 160 issues across the three modules. Upgrade paths and full release notes are now available.

Mugesh S and Abhijith Krishna from Applab Qatar have released View Pager Control, a Drupal module that lets site builders define different item limits for the first and following pages in Views. It includes per-view settings and integrates cleanly into the UI. Now available on Drupal.org.

The Drupal community is powered by quiet, consistent contributions. It’s time to highlight the people who build, support, and sustain the projects we rely on every day.

We recently overhauled our typography at The DropTimes to better serve the Drupal community. By switching to IBM Plex for our content and Atkinson Hyperlegible for social media, we focused on readability, accessibility, and a stronger visual identity. This redesign reflects our mission to build a clearer, more inclusive experience—and to document that journey openly.

Celeste McNeill, Vice President of Human Resources at ImageX, will lead a LinkedIn Live Chat on July 10, 2025, at 11:30 AM PST / 2:30 PM EST. She will cover remote and hybrid team dynamics, cross-time zone communication, trust building, and productivity management for distributed development teams.

Brainsum and the Center for People and Forests launched RECOFTC.org in June 2025 as a unified Drupal platform consolidating 2,600 legacy content items, standardizing custom code and adding automated translation for seven languages to empower community forestry across the Asia-Pacific region.

Rajeev Kumar has created a proof-of-concept instant search solution for Drupal sites using a Typesense backend, Drupal Search API and the instantsearch library. His implementation exposes a dedicated content index via Views and a custom module to deliver faster query responses.

Debug Academy opens enrollment for its fully online Drupal 11 Web Development course running September 8 through December 1, 2025. Two weekly front-end development classes, held on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 PM US Eastern Time, will be led by Drupal expert Ashraf Abed. For more details and registration information, please visit the Debug Academy website.

The DropTimes highlights Drupal events for July 7–13, 2025, featuring a live chat on remote and hybrid team leadership and in-person Drupal meetups in Minneapolis and Portland. Attendees can explore leadership strategies for distributed teams, network with fellow Drupal users, and join community discussions both online and on-site.

The Government of the French Republic has endorsed the UN Open Source Principles, joining 19 organizations, including the Drupal Association, SUSE and Creative Commons. Total supporters now number 36, reinforcing open-source collaboration, security and sustainability across the United Nations system.

The Government of the French Republic has endorsed the UN Open Source Principles, joining 19 organizations, including the Drupal Association, SUSE and Creative Commons. Total supporters now number 36, reinforcing open-source collaboration, security and sustainability across the United Nations system.

Vishal Kumar Yadav’s Secret Login module enables Drupal administrators and developers to bypass the standard login form using configurable backdoor URLs or one-hour one-time tokens, streamlining access across development, staging and production environments. Version 1.0.2 is now available on Drupal.org under Administration tools and Developer tools.

Vishal Kumar Yadav’s Secret Login module enables Drupal administrators and developers to bypass the standard login form using configurable backdoor URLs or one-hour one-time tokens, streamlining access across development, staging and production environments. Version 1.0.2 is now available on Drupal.org under Administration tools and Developer tools.

Carlos Ospina highlights that standard Drupal partnership fees and sponsorship tiers set in developed markets impose financial burdens on professionals in lower-income regions. He recommends rotating governance seats for Asia, Latin America and Africa to align fee structures, sponsorship packages and volunteer programs with diverse economic realities.

DrupalCon Chicago 2026 is now accepting volunteer applications for key event committees. Apply by the deadlines to contribute, connect, and earn ticket discounts or a free pass.

DrupalCon Chicago 2026 is now accepting volunteer applications for key event committees. Apply by the deadlines to contribute, connect, and earn ticket discounts or a free pass.

The DrupalACT July 2025 hybrid meetup on July 30 at Pragma, Level 13, 12 Moore Street, Canberra City, will feature presentations on building and hosting Vue web apps on Drupal and optimizing local development workflows. Hosted by Margery Tongway and Michael Richardson with online attendance available via Google Meet.