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Bounteous.com: Connecting PHPStorm and Lando Databases for Highly Productive Drupal Development

Fri, 2023-12-22 01:59
Connecting PHPStorm to a Lando local Drupal application database allows developers to see how data is flowing behind the scenes within the Drupal database.
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Bounteous.com: Migrating Your Drupal 8 Site to Acquia Cloud Platform Hosting

Fri, 2023-12-22 01:59
Learn the basic steps to migrate your Drupal 8 site to Acquia’s world-class hosting, Acquia Cloud Platform.
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Bounteous.com: How We Built and Launched a Website in Ten Days Using Acquia Site Studio

Fri, 2023-12-22 01:59
Normally, being asked to build a component-rich website in 10 days might feel like a tall task that requires a superhero effort from all parties involved. But with Acquia’s Site Studio, formerly Cohesion, that’s exactly what we did.
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BRAINSUM: How AI Raised Our Efficiency by 27%

Thu, 2023-12-21 06:25
How AI Raised Our Efficiency by 27% pedro Thu, 12/21/2023 - 11:25 How AI Raised Our Efficiency by 27%

We’ve been using multiple AI tools since their inception. We subscribed to ChatGPT and Midjourney and found them extremely useful in many scenarios. While ChatGPT proved its capabilities as a general writing assistant it wasn’t that accurate and up-to-date in coding. Midjourney turned out to be the best generator of illustration images - just check the one generated for this post. Now I’m writing about Github Copilot, the "AI pair programmer". Our initial goal was to experiment and evaluate to learn what’s the real value behind the hype.

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LN Webworks: How to use Ultimenu in Drupal

Thu, 2023-12-21 04:46
What is Ultimenu?

Ultimenu is the UltimatelyDeadSimple megamenu ever with dynamic region creation. An Ultimenu block is based on a menu. mainly we used Ultimenu to create the mobile menus. Ultimenu regions are based on the menu items. The result is a block contains regions containing blocks, as opposed to a region contains blocks.

How do we install Ultimenu?

Install the module with composer:
run command:
composer require 'drupal/ultimenu:^2.11'

After downloading, click extend and enable the module. No further dependencies are required.

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LostCarPark Drupal Blog: Drupal Advent Calendar day 21 - PHP Attributes

Thu, 2023-12-21 02:00
Drupal Advent Calendar day 21 - PHP Attributes james Thu, 12/21/2023 - 07:00

It’s day 21, and our stockings are warming over the fireplace. Joe Shindelar (eojthebrave) joins us to open today’s door, and for the PHP developers among us, it will make a nice little stocking filler.

As of PHP 8.1, the PHP language has native support for attributes that are compatible with Drupal’s plugin system use case. As a result, Drupal will transition from the use of annotations to PHP attributes, to supply metadata and configuration for plugins. This will require developers to learn the new PHP attributes syntax, and update their existing code to use it. For now Drupal will continue…

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Symphony Blog: Compress images before uploading in Drupal using DropzoneJS

Wed, 2023-12-20 22:44

When we was implementing a customer relationship management for a local client using Drupal, we faced this challege:

  • The client wanted to manage records of his patients with many treatment images captured by his iPhone
  • Each iPhone images can be large, 5 to 10MB depending on resolutions
  • While we can't hold so many large images to the web server, the disk space will soon run out

So we have to find a way to resize and compress images quality on the client side before uploading so they won't place burdens to the web server.

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LN Webworks: How to Migrate From WebSphere to Drupal 10

Wed, 2023-12-20 06:30

With the evolution of technology, businesses are actively transitioning to more efficient, reliable, and flexible solutions for their web platforms. Migrating from WebSphere to a cutting-edge CMS like Drupal 10 is a new trend stirred by the urge to adopt advanced technologies. If you wonder what makes Drupal 10 development a popular choice today, the answer lies in the CMS’s incredible features, flexibility, and scalability. Its top-notch cyber-security tools and supportive community also set the platform apart from the crowd. If you also aspire to ride the wave of technological advancement by migrating to Drupal 10, you’ll need to know the steps involved in the process. 

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LostCarPark Drupal Blog: Drupal Advent Calendar day 20 - Event Organizers Working Group (EOWG)

Wed, 2023-12-20 02:00
Drupal Advent Calendar day 20 - Event Organizers Working Group (EOWG) james Wed, 12/20/2023 - 07:00

Once again, welcome back to the Drupal Advent Calendar. It’s day 20, and time to open our next door. Today Leslie Glynn (leslieg) joins us to talk about the Event Organizers Working Group (EOWG).

I bet a lot of you learned about Drupal and the awesome Drupal Community at a local Drupal event. I went to the Western Massachusetts Drupal Camp back in 2011 after I was assigned a Drupal website to support at work and had no idea what Drupal even was. I attended many great sessions, met a lot of folks in the local Drupal community and even purchased the “Definitive Guide to Drupal 7” (remember all…

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Promet Source: Ask Us Anything about Drupal 10 Webinar Recap

Tue, 2023-12-19 13:10
Drupal 10 celebrated the one year anniversary of it's release this month, and despite both Drupal 8 and 9 having reached end of life, the Drupal Community's pace of upgrading to Drupal 10 lags far behind where it needs to be.  There's much to love about Drupal 10, and Promet recently assembled three of our top in-house experts on the topic for a free webinar designed to answer the big questions and help remove barriers to upgrading ASAP. Here's a link to the conversation along with a recap of the main points. 
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Tag1 Consulting: Unraveling the ETL Process: Extract

Tue, 2023-12-19 07:47

Our latest episode of Tag1 Team Talks is an insightful guide through the Extract phase of the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process in Drupal migrations. Hosted by Janez Urevc, the episode features experts Mike Ryan and Benji Fisher, who offer a deep understanding of data extraction relevant to migrations from older versions of Drupal (6,7,8) or other CMS platforms altogether and more.

Read more janez Tue, 12/19/2023 - 04:47
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SeanB: Introducing YAML Bundles: The easiest way to maintain your content types!

Tue, 2023-12-19 07:21

Let’s face it — manually creating and maintaining a lot of content types in Drupal can be a real pain. The repetitive nature of tasks, inconsistencies in field creation, and the time-consuming process of updating settings across multiple content types are familiar struggles for developers working in teams.

At TwelveBricks, we maintain sites with very different content models. Too much time was spent setting up and maintaining those models, so we finally decided to do something about it!

Enter YAML Bundles: A Developer’s new best friend

YAML Bundles is a pragmatic approach to streamlining content type management through YAML-based Drupal plugins. It allows developers to define fields and content types from custom modules, making it a lot easier to add or update fields and content types.

The module defines 3 important plugin types:

  • Field types
    By defining common field types and their form/display settings (like widgets and formatters), you can remove repetitive configuration from the bundle definitions.
  • Entity types
    You can define common settings for entity types to remove even more repetitive configurations from the bundle definitions. We have also integrated support for a bunch of other contrib modules we often use, to save even more time.
  • Entity bundles
    You can use the defined fields in entity bundles, complete with customizable form and display settings that can be overridden on a field-by-field basis. The default settings of the entity types can also be overridden if you need to.

The module ships with defaults for the most common field and entity types, but you can easily override them. We have tests, which we also used to document all the available plugin settings and options. You can check out the documentation in the plugin definitions of the yaml_bundles_test module.

YAML Bundles’ Drush Tools

To use the power of YAML bundles, we’ve added a couple of helpful Drush commands that will revolutionize your content type management.

drush yaml-bundles:create-bundles
This command uses the defined plugins to (re)create all the specified bundles, fields, and settings. Whether you’re starting from scratch or optimizing an existing configuration, this command ensures the seamless generation of all your content types with a single command.

drush yaml-bundles:create-bundle
You don’t have to use the bundle plugins if you don’t want to. For those who prefer a more hands-on approach, this command offers the flexibility to create a new content type directly through Drush.

drush yaml-bundles:create-field
This command simplifies the process of adding new fields to existing content types using default plugin configurations. With the ability to customize form and view displays, this command makes adding fields to different content types much easier.

Integrating the modules we all love

YAML Bundles comes with out-of-the-box support for several popular Drupal modules, including:

  • Pathauto: Define path aliases for entities and bundles effortlessly.
  • Content Translation: Translate fields, labels, and settings into multiple languages.
  • Content Moderation: Integrate content types into existing workflows.
  • Field Group: Group fields for your content type directly from the YAML plugins.
  • Simple Sitemap: Ensure your entity/bundle is included in the sitemap.
  • Maxlength: Define maximum lengths for text fields if needed.
  • Layout Builder: Utilize layout builder for your entity/bundle.
  • Search API: Index entities/bundles and defined fields using the powerful Search API.
Let’s define a content type

To define default settings and fields for an entity type in your custom module, create a [mymodule].yaml_bundles.entity_type.yml file. In this file, you can create all the defaults you need for the entity type.

# Add the default settings and fields for node types.
node:
description: ''
langcode: en

# Make sure our plugin gets preference over the yaml_bundle plugin.
weight: 1

# Default content type settings.
new_revision: true
preview_mode: 0
display_submitted: false

# Enable content translation.
content_translation:
enabled: true
bundle_settings:
untranslatable_fields_hide: '1'
language_alterable: true
default_langcode: current_interface

# Add the content to the sitemap by default.
sitemap:
index: true
priority: 0.5
changefreq: 'weekly'
include_images: false

# Enable layout builder.
layout_builder: true

# Enable content moderation.
workflow: content

# Add the content to the default search index.
search_indexes:
- default

# Create the full and teaser view displays.
view_displays:
- teaser

# Add the default fields.
fields:
langcode:
label: Language
weight: -100
form_displays:
- default
title:
label: Title
search: true
search_boost: 20
weight: -98
form_displays:
- default
field_meta_description:
label: Meta description
type: text_plain
search: true
search_boost: 20
maxlength: 160
maxlength_label: 'The content is limited to @limit characters, remaining: <strong>@remaining</strong>'
weight: -25
form_displays:
- default

# Translate the default fields.
translations:
nl:
fields:
langcode:
label: Taal
title:
label: Titel
field_meta_description:
label: Metabeschrijving
maxlength_label: 'De inhoud is beperkt tot @limit tekens, resterend: <strong>@remaining</strong>'
de:
fields:
langcode:
label: Sprache
title:
label: Titel
field_meta_description:
label: Meta-Beschreibung
maxlength_label: 'Der Inhalt ist auf @limit-Zeichen beschränkt, verbleibend: <strong>@remaining</strong>'

To define a content type in your custom module, create a [mymodule].yaml_bundles.bundle.yml file. In this file, you can create all the bundle definitions you need for the bundle.

node.news:
label: News
description: A description for the news type.
langcode: en

# Add generic node type settings.
help: Help text for the news bundle.

# Enable a custom path alias for the bundle. Requires the pathauto module to
# be enabled.
path: 'news/[node:title]'

# Configure the simple_sitemap settings for the bundle. Requires the
# simple_sitemap module to be enabled.
sitemap:
priority: 0.5

# Configure the search API index boost for the bundle. Requires the
# search_indexes to be configured and the search_api module to be enabled.
boost: 1.5

# Configure the fields for the bundle. For base fields, the field only needs
# a label. For custom fields, the type needs to be specified. The type
# configuration from the yaml_bundles.field_type plugins will be merged with
# the field configuration to allow the definition to be relatively simple.
# Generic defaults for a field type can be configured in the
# yaml_bundles.field_type plugins.
#
# See yaml_bundles.yaml_bundles.field_type.yml for the list of supported
# field types and their configuration properties.
fields:

field_date:
type: datetime
label: Date
required: false
search: true
search_boost: 1
cardinality: 1
field_default_value:
-
default_date_type: now
default_date: now
form_displays:
- default
view_displays:
- full
- teaser

field_body:
type: text_long
label: Text
required: true
search: true
search_boost: 1
form_displays:
- default
view_displays:
- full

field_image:
type: image
label: Image
required: true
search: true
form_displays:
- default
view_displays:
- full
- teaser

field_category:
type: list_string
label: Category
required: false
search: true
options:
category_1: Category 1
category_2: Category 2
form_displays:
- default
view_displays:
- full
- teaser

field_link:
type: link
label: Link
required: true
search: true
cardinality: 2
form_displays:
- default
view_displays:
- full
- teaserThat’s all folks!

We’re excited about the potential YAML Bundles brings to the Drupal ecosystem, and we can’t wait for you to experience the difference it makes in your projects. Please check it out and let us know what you think!

Download YAML Bundles | Documentation | Example plugins

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We’ve optimized the workflow for editors so they can fully focus on their content without worrying about the appearance. With built-in analytics and extensive SEO tools, optimizing content becomes even easier. Each website can be delivered in just 2 days!

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LostCarPark Drupal Blog: Drupal Advent Calendar day 19 - ECA Commerce

Tue, 2023-12-19 02:00
Drupal Advent Calendar day 19 - ECA Commerce james Tue, 12/19/2023 - 07:00

Welcome back to the Drupal Advent calendar for another door opening! Today Nic Laflin (nicxvan) is here to tell us about the ECA Commerce module.

Today's module integrates two important Drupal ecosystems Commerce and ECA!

In Drupal 7 if you were building a commerce site then the Rules module was essential to set up notifications and pricing changes. Rules had a rich ecosystem and you could react to almost any event, check some conditions, and perform some action in Drupal. Even though Rules is currently available for Drupal 9 and 10, the jump to 8 took some time and the ecosystem lost some of...

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PreviousNext: Improving Drupal with the help of your clients

Mon, 2023-12-18 16:44

Our client, ServiceNSW, is a committed open-source contributor, working closely with us to improve their customer experience while sharing these advances with the Drupal community.

by adam.bramley / 19 December 2023How is client-backed contribution made possible? 

It helps when you work with a client that understands the value of contributing development time back to the Drupal community. ServiceNSW are members of Drupal and have co-presented with us at DrupalSouth, so they’re truly invested.

Solutions to client challenges, such as core patches or contributor modules, require upfront work. Doing this in a community setting is far more beneficial, allowing everyone to contribute and further improve it. That’s why SNSW recognises the future benefits of investing in the work done now. 

We also put a lot of focus on performance and security. This means SNSW receives the latest upgrades for both Drupal core and contributed modules, helping move issues along and ensuring they have the latest and greatest, including being one of our first clients to move to Drupal 10.1. In fact, during the lead-up to the release of Drupal 10.1, we committed over a dozen large core issues in collaboration with the SNSW development team.

The patches we worked on pre Drupal 10.1 upgrade

Over a period of three months, in the lead-up to Drupal 10.1, we targeted patches that were large and/or conflicted with other patches we were using. These were becoming increasingly hard to maintain. SNSW understood that these fixes would be a net gain to developer productivity and an improvement for the community.

  1. Issue #3198868: Add delay to queue suspend
  2. Issue #2867001: Don't treat suspending of a queue as erroneous
  3. Issue #2745179: Uncaught exception in link formatter if a link field has malformed data (a 7-year-old bug!)
  4. Issue #3059026: Catch and handle exceptions in PathFieldItemList
  5. Issue #3311595: Html::transformRootRelativeUrlsToAbsolute() replaces "\r\n" with " \n"
  6. Issue #2859042: Impossible to update an entity revision if the field value you are updating matches the default revision
  7. Issue #2791693: Remove sample date from date field error message and title attribute (another 7 year old one!)
  8. Issue #2831233: Field tokens for "historical data" fields (revisions) contain a hyphen, breaking twig templates and throwing an assertion error
  9. Issue #3007424: Multiple usages of FieldPluginBase::getEntity do not check for NULL, leading to WSOD
Revisions everywhere!

One of our largest pieces of work was Implementing a generic revision UI

Originally opened in 2014, this issue paved the way for one of the most sought-after features from our client - having Revisions for all entity types and a consistent user experience for them.

This was originally committed to the SNSW codebase in July of 2018 using this patch when we added a Block Content Type for a Notice feature on the website.

~3.5 years, ~250 comments, and a huge effort from PreviousNext and SNSW developers, along with many other community members and it was committed to 10.1.x.

This spawned several other core issues for other entity types:

  • Block Content - This was also committed to 10.1 alpha.
  • Media - which is committed and will be available in 10.2.0!
  • Taxonomy terms - which is currently RTBC and looking promising for 10.3!

Plus contributed projects to extend contributed module entity types with revisioning support, such as Micro-content Revision UI.

The patches committed to Drupal 10.1 that we were able to remove

With all this pre-work, we were well positioned when the 10.1 upgrade came around. As you may have noticed, we like to get the ball rolling early, and we had a Pull Request going for the 10.1 upgrade in late June (the day 10.1.0 was released, in fact). This allowed us to figure out which modules needed help, what patches needed re-rolling, and to catch any bugs early.

It wasn't until mid-August when that PR was finally merged, with multiple developers touching it every now and then, when there was some movement.

Here's a full list of Drupal core patches we were able to remove, thanks to the contributions from SNSW.

  1. Issue #2350939: Implement a generic revision UI
  2. Issue #2809291: Add "edit block $type" permissions
  3. Issue #1984588: Add Block Content revision UI
  4. Issue #3315042: Remaining tasks for "edit block $type" permissions
  5. Issue #2859042: Impossible to update an entity revision if the field value you are updating matches the default revision
  6. Issue #3311595: Html::transformRootRelativeUrlsToAbsolute() replaces "\r\n" with " \n"
  7. Issue #3007424: Multiple usages of FieldPluginBase::getEntity do not check for NULL, leading to WSOD
  8. Issue #2831233: Field tokens for "historical data" fields (revisions) contain a hyphen, breaking twig templates and throwing an assertion error
  9. Issue #3059955: It is possible to overflow the number of items allowed in Media Library
  10. Issue #3123666: Custom classes for pager links do not work with Claro theme
  11. Issue #2867001: Dont treat suspending of a queue as erroneous
  12. Issue #3198868: Add delay to queue suspend
  13. Issue #2984504: Access to 'Reset to alphabetical' denied for users without administer permission
  14. Issue #3309157: RevisionLogInterface is typehinted as always returning entity/ids, but cannot guarantee set/existing values
  15. Issue #2634022: ViewsPluginInterface::create() inherits from nothing, breaking PHPStan-strict
  16. Issue #3349507: DateTimePlus::createFromDateTime should accept DateTimeInterface
Service NSW, a true Drupal partner

Service NSW has (at the time of writing this post) contributed to 19 Drupal core issues that were committed over the past three months.

We look forward to continuing this incredible partnership and contributing in the coming months!

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Drupal Association blog: The DrupalCon Nonprofit Summit is back in 2024: Unlocking the Power of Drupal for Social Good

Mon, 2023-12-18 16:16

When I joined the Drupal Association in July, I underestimated how moved I would be by the collective power of the community. A throwback to my organizing roots, I reveled in the eclectic excitement surrounding the innovation and collaboration of the application, evolution, and marketing of Drupal.

I remember discovering open source software myself, over 10 years ago. The worker’s center I worked for housed an instance of CiviCRM in Drupal and we used it to track our members — as we served a vulnerable population, it was paramount to keep the data safe and away from clandestine subpoenas and prying eyes.

Drupal responds to a fundamental need in the nonprofit sector – the ability to own, control, and share data. Joining the Drupal Association as the Director of Philanthropy allows me to work within the nonprofit sector to leverage the power of Drupal for greater impact, and I yearned for an opportunity to collaborate with others with the same perspective.

The Drupal Association was remiss to let the Nonprofit Summit lapse at DrupalCon Pittsburgh, but… I am thrilled to reintroduce the Nonprofit Summit at DrupalCon Portland!

The network of nonprofits in the Drupal Community is strong and vibrant and has been a joy to work with and learn from. Judging by the extraordinary talent represented by its organizers, Jess Snyder and Johanna Bates, the Nonprofit Summit will be a dynamic and inspiring one-day event bringing together passionate professionals from the nonprofit sector to delve into the transformative potential of Drupal.

Join us for a day of discovery, collaboration, and inspiration as we collectively unlock the full potential of Drupal for social good. Facilitated discussions, round table group sessions, and an opportunity to learn and inspire one another are just a few of the features we plan to bring to the summit this year.

The Nonprofit Summit will be on Thursday, 9 May, the 4th day of DrupalCon, after three days of expert speakers, networking, and contribution. Tickets go on sale 6 February. And we’re especially pleased to announce that the Drupal Association will subsidize the cost of tickets for those in the nonprofit sector, offering special pricing for the conference and summit! The conference rate for nonprofits is $395 and includes the summit.

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready to be part of a community dedicated to making a lasting impact. The Nonprofit Drupal Summit is back and ready to shape the future of digital philanthropy. See you there!

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Talking Drupal: Talking Drupal #429 - The Drupal Association Board

Mon, 2023-12-18 14:00

Today we are talking about the Drupal Association Board, Its Strategic Initiatives, and The Future of Drupal with guest Baddý Sonja Breidert. We’ll also cover Advent Calendar as our module of the week.

For show notes visit: www.talkingDrupal.com/429

Topics
  • Former member of Board of Drupal Association
  • What does the board do
  • How does the board operate
  • Are there term limits
  • How does someone get on the board
  • Strategic Initiatives
    • Innovation
    • Marketing
    • Fundraising
  • Now that you are no longer on the board what’s next
  • CEO of 1xInternet
  • How did you get started with Drupal
Resources Guests

Baddý Sonja Breidert - 1xinternet.de/en baddysonja

Hosts

Nic Laflin - nLighteneddevelopment.com nicxvan John Picozzi - epam.com johnpicozzi Ron Northcutt - community.appsmith.com rlnorthcutt

MOTW Correspondent

Martin Anderson-Clutz - @mandclu Advent Calendar

  • Brief description:
    • Have you ever wanted to reveal content a day-at-a-time, in an interactive advent calendar? There’s a module for that.
  • Brief history
    • How old: created less than month ago in Nov 2023 by listener James Shields, whose drupal.org username is lostcarpark
    • Versions available: 1.0.0-beta3 release, which works with Drupal 10.1 and newer
  • Maintainership
    • Actively maintained, latest release made earlier today
    • Test coverage
    • Number of open issues: 5, 3 of which are bugs, but all but one are now marked as fixed
  • Usage stats:
    • 6 sites
  • Module features and usage
    • James actually created a Drupal advent calendar a year ago, on his website lostcarpark.com. The idea was to showcase a new module every day, similar to advent calendars that provide a chocolate or a toy each day, hidden behind a cardboard door
    • James’ initial version displayed the content in a traditional calendar format, using the Calendar View module. What he really wanted, however, was a way to present the content using clickable doors to reveal new entries
    • The new Advent Calendar module provides a new view display, so you can configure what content type or other filters to apply, and use fields to specify what information to show
    • The module uses a Single Directory Component for display, hence the 10.1 requirement
    • There is also an “Advent Calendar Quickstart” submodule that sets up everything for you, including a content type, view, and 24 nodes to populate it for you
    • Each site visitor gets to “open” the door to new content as it is published each day. For authenticated users, which doors have been opened is stored as user data, and for anonymous users it’s kept in local storage via Javascript
    • In addition to this being an interesting module in its own right, the advent calendar James has created this year is also a community effort. He’s managed to enlist a wide variety of contributors to write about modules or aspects of the Drupal community that they’re passionate about, so it’s a great way to up your Drupal game. You can open a new door yourself every day at https://lostcarpark.com/advent-calendar-2023
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The Drop Times: Once Upon a Time...

Mon, 2023-12-18 10:19

Dear Readers,

It's that time of the year when everyone brushes off the cobwebs of the long 11 months to gather them in a corner of retrospection. We are searching out planners and diaries to create to-do lists, write down resolutions, and set goals, all while peering back at 2023 before we bid farewell.

In the grand narrative of the year, one acronym echoed across the globe, shaping industries and transforming the way we work: AI. And has it made my work easier? Certainly! It's no longer only about working hard but working smart. I sought the assistance of AI to write about Drupal, and interestingly, it offered me a story on Drupal in a very old-fashioned way.

"Once upon a time in the world of web development, an ambitious individual namely Dries Buytaert ventured into the creation of Drupal. Later, Dries along with a community of passionate individuals came together under the banner of open-source technology and their journey transformed Drupal into a powerful platform that empowered countless businesses and organizations to build and manage their online presence with ease."

Our world has expanded and contracted, all within the grasp of our fingertips. A robust online presence has become indispensable for the growth of any venture, and Drupal has emerged as a stalwart, now embodied in its latest iteration, Drupal 10.2. This update brings enhanced features, fortified security, and many opportunities for developers and users alike.

Milestones are not conquered in isolation; they are a testament to the collective effort. Hence, The DropTimes introduces a new segment dedicated to spotlighting the stories of organizations that embody innovation and unwavering commitment to the open-source community and Drupal. In the inaugural edition of Spotlight, we shine the light on SparkFabrik. Elma John, our sub-editor, combined SparkFabrik's rich history of success, open-source commitment, and vision for the future into a comprehensive feature.

In an exclusive interview by Kazima Abbas, Andrew Berry shares his experiences from Evolve Drupal Toronto, insights into Drupal's unique community spirit, and the story behind his contributions to Lullabot. Kazima also had the opportunity to correspond with Brian Perry, coordinator of API Client Initiative, to gain more insights about the initiative. The DropTimes was fortunate to publish Ignacio Díaz-Roncero Fraile's detailed overview of the Component-Based Design using Single Directory Components (SDC) in Drupal.

Fame often comes with a baggage of criticisms and opinions and it's not unlikely for people to have polarising opinions. Recently, one such demonstration occupied the front page of Hacker News, followed by a revisit by Dries Buytaert to a 16-year-old blog that announced his 16-year-old start-up, Acquia and I was able to capture the essence of that discussion into a recent article.

The program schedule for DrupalCon Portland 2024 has been unveiled, offering a comprehensive overview of the conference's daily activities. The Drupal France and Francophonie association has announced its eleventh DrupalCamp, which is set to take place at the Maison des Associations in Rennes from March 28 to March 30, 2024. Axess hosts a webinar on Drupal 10.2 Features & DrupalCon Lille Highlights on December 19, 2023. Also, look at the list of events that will keep the Drupalers engaged this week.

Meanwhile, after the announcement of Drupal 10.2, Adam Bramley has been appointed as a new co-maintainer in the Drupal Core. Drupal Association published blog posts announcing the addition of Lenny Moskalyk to the Drupal Board and progress updates on the EU Cyber Resiliency Act response.

There are more stories available out there. But the compulsion to limit the selection of stories is forcing us to put a hard break on further exploration—happy Drupaling folks.

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LN Webworks: Why is Drupal the Top Choice for Big Organizations: Top 8 Reasons

Mon, 2023-12-18 04:32

The way people use the internet is changing, and they want websites to be faster, more personalized, user-friendly, and secure. The content on a website is crucial for its success. To keep up with the ever-evolving needs of customers, your business requires a web content management system (CMS) that fits the bill. When it comes to content-focused CMS solutions, Drupal for Large Organizations is the perfect fit. 

According to W3Techs, Drupal is the chosen CMS for 2.4% of all websites. It's not just for big enterprises; even small companies find Drupal development services to be a highly useful CMS. 

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Specbee: Strategic Drupal Partnerships: The Michael J Fox Foundation's Drupal Story

Mon, 2023-12-18 03:24
The magic often starts with a Drupal decision. Quite a line, but that’s what we all at Specbee firmly believe. We're confident the good folks at the Drupal Association would agree with us. They've even crafted a collaborative series called "Beyond the Build," sharing stories of projects implemented with Drupal. We were recently interviewed for an episode of this series, along with our client, The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, where we discussed their website redesign, the strategic selection of Drupal as their enabling technology, and the role Specbee played in shaping their transformative process. Keep scrolling for the whole scoop. The Who’s Who Let’s start by introducing the hosts and guests of the interview “Beyond the Build Episode 3: Specbee and The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research”. Kelly Daleney: Director of Development, Drupal Association Nathan Roach: Director of Marketing, Axelerant Sean Keating: Vice President, Digital Strategies at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research Jim Barnthouse: Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Specbee Click to watch the complete video Lights, Camera, Drupal When Sean and his team set out to revamp their website, they recognized the critical need for a stable, reliable platform. Given that the website stands as the most significant tool in building, accessing, and growing the Michael J Fox Foundation community, ensuring a well-defined information architecture and intuitive user experience was absolutely essential. Drupal, with its open-source charm and vast community, caught their attention. In conversation with Kelly and Nathan, Sean reveals more about why Drupal was the chosen one for them. Open Source Synergy The Foundation's emphasis on making research accessible aligns seamlessly with Drupal's open-source nature. Open Access Publications and open data repositories are integral to Parkinson's research, and they operate with unwavering commitment to availability, transparency, and openness. The success of this collaboration underscores the powerful synergy between open-source technology and open science principles. Community Connection In addition to its open-source nature, The Michael J. Fox Foundation was drawn to Drupal due to its large, vibrant, and supportive community, providing a robust foundation for their digital initiatives. A large community not only ensured ongoing support but also facilitated continuous innovation, keeping their digital presence at the forefront of technological advancements. In contrast to other closed-source, proprietary communities that provided little opportunity to enhance their capabilities or find the right developers, Drupal stood out as a great advantage. Accessibility Advantage In the site revamp, Drupal's accessibility features took center stage, aligning with the foundation's goal to reach a diverse audience of donors, patients, families, and industry researchers in the Parkinson’s community. User-Friendly Research By leveraging Drupal’s flexibility, the foundation is making significant strides in simplifying the discovery and archiving of Parkinson’s research papers. This directly benefits industry researchers, contributing to a more efficient and streamlined process. Choosing the Right Drupal Partner As Sean discusses why Drupal is their preferred CMS, he also talks about the decision to team up with Specbee and enhance their collaboration. The Michael J. Fox Foundation also collaborates with Drupal agency Lullabot to maintain their Drupal website. He states, "Specbee is currently our top choice for working on projects and adding features to the website. It's been a fantastic partnership." But what criteria did they consider when evaluating Drupal development companies like Specbee? Commitment to Drupal beyond development - Specbee's commitment to Drupal and significant core contributions to the community, as emphasized by Sean, played a pivotal role in their decision. In their Request for Proposal (RFP), they stressed the importance of finding a Drupal company that is wholly dedicated and committed to the platform. Strong local project management - Emphasizing the significance of local project management, Sean highlights its crucial role in interactions with overseas companies. To avoid communication issues, they sought a company with a local presence model for project management. Aligning Operational Style - Sean stressed the significance of seeking organizations that harmonize with the operational style of one's team. The Michael J. Fox Foundation operates with agility, favoring quick changes, small iterations, and innovation. Engaging with a company that mirrors the preference for adaptability over strict pre-defined structures ensures a collaborative partnership that resonates with the organization's operational rhythm. Consistent and accessible technology team - He emphasized the need for a development team that's consistently available and easy to communicate with—a criterion perfectly met by Specbee. Easy access to leadership team - Sean insisted on staying away from invisible companies. The ability to meet, know, and interact with the leadership team was a non-negotiable, and Specbee delivered on this front. Good references -  Listening to reference stories, especially how Specbee handles challenges, is underscored as crucial by Sean. According to Sean, these aspects earned Specbee "gold stars." The Takeaway For nonprofits and organizations looking to start a Drupal engagement and to leverage the Drupal community, Sean shares his valuable insights: Knowledge is Power: Familiarize yourself with the community, technology, and market before diving into conversations with potential partners. But first, start understanding your organization's short and long-term needs/goals. Culture Fit Matters: Look for organizations aligned with your team's work style. Whether agile or more structured, finding a cultural match is key.  Find a partner attuned to your team's way of working for a seamless and successful project experience. True Costs: Don't base decisions solely on cost. Understand the true costs involved in building, configuring, and supporting a solution over time. Recognize the nuanced distinctions in their structures for sourcing engineering staff. It's not merely a matter of comparing hourly rates; delve deeper into the factors shaping those rates. Whether an organization follows a specific cost structure or has a distinct approach to staff sourcing, comprehend the intricacies. Don't base decisions solely on the bottom line; consider the underlying factors that contribute to costs. Final Thoughts A big thank you to Sean for the generous words and for selecting Specbee as The Michael J Fox Foundation's Drupal partner.  We absolutely love working with you! Special thanks to Kelly, Nathan, and the entire Drupal Association team for putting together this fantastic video. Load videoBeyond the Build Episode 3: Specbee and The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research  
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LostCarPark Drupal Blog: Drupal Advent Calendar day 18 - The Mentoring Initiative

Mon, 2023-12-18 02:00
Drupal Advent Calendar day 18 - The Mentoring Initiative james Mon, 12/18/2023 - 07:00

Once again, welcome to Day 18 of the Drupal Advent Calendar. Today we are joined by AmyJune Hineline (volkswagenchick), who is here to tell us about the Mentoring Initiative.

I am AmyJune Hineline, volkswagenchick on Drupal.org. I have been mentoring in the open source space since 2017 and was folded into the Drupal Mentor Coordination team in 2020. I have the privilege of being a non-code developer and have always advocated that non-code contributions are as important to the project as code.

I started in Drupal mentoring by presenting a version of the First Time Contributor Workshop at the...

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