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When you manage a website, one of your biggest priorities is keeping it safe. The challenge is that the web is full of tricks that attackers use every day. Cross-site scripting (XSS), clickjacking, and cross-site request forgery (CSRF) are just some examples of the creepy terms you wish you’d never have to hear. This may result in lost data, malicious links, stolen login sessions, the unfortunate...
Today we are talking about MCPs, AI Automators, and AI Agents with guest Marcus Johansson. We'll also cover AI Ecosystem Recipe as our module of the week. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/529 Topics Understanding Model Context Protocol (MCP) AI Automators in Drupal Creating Complex Workflows with Automators Simple and Effective Automator Use Cases AI Image Alt Text and...
Choosing a theme isn’t easy. There are a lot of choices including various free starter kits, non-standard page-builder themes, low cost commercial themes, and higher cost premium themes, such as what we sell.Below we created a checklist you can use for any theme, regardless of vendor. We’ve included notes on how Dripyard addresses each topic so you can compare objectively.FeaturesDoes the theme...
Every community has unsung heroes—people who show up, lend a hand, mentor newcomers, and make everyone around them better. In the Drupal community, we have a special way of recognizing these exceptional individuals: the Aaron Winborn Award.
Nominations are now open for 2026.
This isn't about code commits or issue credits as this award celebrates the human qualities that make our community truly...
Composer 2.9 delivered new CLI security improvements this week, but the bigger story for the PHP ecosystem is the work now underway on Packagist.org. With support from the Sovereign Tech Agency, the PHP Foundation, and Private Packagist, the team is building a transparency log aimed at strengthening PHP’s supply chain. Given the scale of Packagist today, introducing systematic visibility into...
Explore the key takeaways from DrupalCamp Scotland 2025, highlighting open-source collaboration, community-driven innovation, and practical insights for digital teams.
Ten years ago, Acquia shut down Drupal Gardens, a decision that I still regret.
We had launched Drupal Gardens in 2009 as a SaaS platform that let anyone build Drupal websites without touching code. Long-time readers may remember my various blog posts about it.
It was pretty successful. Within a year, 20,000 sites were running on Drupal Gardens. By the time we shut it down, more than 100,...
Drupal Association blog: DrupalCon Lands in Japan: Historic Momentum as Drupal Eyes Its Next Chapter
Nara, Japan – Drupal founder Dries Buytaert declared a "historic moment" for the platform at DrupalCon Asia today, pointing to four major initiatives running simultaneously that he says will transform Drupal: Drupal CMS 2.0 (launching early 2026), Drupal Canvas, site templates and marketplace, and the Drupal AI program.
"For 20 years people have been saying Drupal is too hard to build pages with...
The Drupal economy is in decline, with agencies downsizing and budgets tightening across key sectors. Yet new data from the Drupal Center of Excellence shows signs of resilience. Rising community engagement and growing demand for RFPs suggest that while the downturn is real, so is the drive to rebuild and adapt.
DrupalCon Asia 2025 lands in Nara this weekend, blending the spirit of open-source collaboration with Japan’s ancient capital. The organisers have set the tone for a unique community experience—starting with a citywide Treasure Hunt on November 16. From sacred deer at Nara Park to the Great Buddha at Todai-ji, attendees can explore a cultural landscape steeped in history. Whether through guided...