Dear Readers,
—J.K. Rowling, Author of the Harry Potter Series."There's always room for a story that can transport people to another place."
Stories wield an irresistible charm, not merely as narratives to absorb but as potent wellsprings of inspiration. With their unique ability to engage, convey essential messages, and kindle our imagination, stories have been passed down through generations, nestled in books, or shared through diverse media. They possess the remarkable power to evoke emotions and offer insights that resonate across cultures.
Beyond mere entertainment, stories often carry valuable lessons, acting as a bridge to connect individuals and fostering a sense of wonder and empathy. Through the art of storytelling, individuals gain fresh perspectives, discover motivation, and shape their understanding of the world and their identities.
In the Drupal community, Dries Buytaert, the visionary founder of Drupal, extends a heartfelt invitation. He encourages members to share their personal stories, illustrating how Drupal has left an indelible mark on their lives and careers. This initiative underscores the power of stories in nurturing community, collaboration, and shared experiences within the Drupal ecosystem.
As J.K. Rowling aptly notes, there's always room for stories that transport us to new realms. Within the Drupal community, these stories serve as a bridge connecting individuals through the transformative impact of Drupal on their professional journeys.
So, what is your Drupal story? Share and become part of the collective narrative that defines the Drupal experience.
Let us look into last week's stories by The Drop Times.
Last week, The Drop Times published part one of the interview featuring Grzegorz Pietrzak, a seasoned Tech Lead at Droptica specializing in PHP, Drupal, and Symfony. Engaging in a profound discussion with Thomas Alias K, a former sub-editor at TDT, Pietrzak shared distinguished perspectives on various facets of Drupal, the dynamic role of Droopler in corporate website development, and his insights into constructing effective PHP teams.
The latest featured stories by our sub-editor, Alka Elizabeth, dive into notable happenings within the Drupal community. An insightful examination of challenges encountered in Drupal Distributions and Recipes Initiative takes center stage as contributor Jim Birch sheds light on a pertinent issue. This discovery catalyzes an ongoing initiative to address and overcome challenges associated with these essential elements of Drupal development.
Further contributing to Drupal's evolution, an adjustment was proposed by Alex Pott in response to issue #339889, which is set to bring about a significant change in the upcoming 10.2.x version of the Drupal core. This modification aims to streamline the configuration system, eliminating the need to list configuration in 'getEditableConfigNames()' when using '#config_target' in forms. The goal is to enhance the developer experience by simplifying processes and eliminating redundant configuration declarations.
Additionally, a substantial change in Drupal Core has been implemented in version 10.2.x. The widely recognized EntityReferenceTestTrait has undergone a renaming to EntityReferenceFieldCreationTrait. Behind this transformative modification is the dedicated effort of contributor Stephen Mustgrave, and it officially took effect on November 16, 2023.
DrupalCon Portland 2024 is currently seeking volunteers and summit contributors. Florida DrupalCamp 2024 is gearing up for its sixteenth annual event and searching for sponsors. The event will happen at the Florida Technical College in Orlando. If you're interested in sponsoring Florida DrupalCamp 2024 or would like to get more information about the event, including dates, available training sessions, and registration details, head nowhere else. Learn more about this weeks Drupal events here.
MidCamp, the Midwest Drupal Camp, has officially opened its call for session submissions for its 2024 event. Additionally, FOSDEM, the renowned free software event fostering collaboration and idea sharing within the open-source community, invites participation in presentations for its upcoming twenty-fourth edition scheduled for February 3rd and 4th, 2024.
Specbee published a blog exploring the significance of Drupal 10 Theming. Additionally, they are hosting a webinar titled "Getting Started with Drupal 10 Theming," scheduled for December 6, 2023.
The Acquia Engage conference ended discussions centered around experimentation and exploration. These emerging trends were featured in an article by Dom Nicastro. Discover the enhanced capabilities of the Drupal platform with the introduction of new features and improvements in Drupal 10.1. Dive deeper into these updates by reading the blog.
The digital landscape undergoes further evolution as PHP unveils its newest version, PHP 8.3. This latest iteration, packed with a myriad of enhancements and refinements, is poised to make a substantial impact on web development.
Lucio Waßill's demonstration on the Migrate Module provided valuable insights into establishing a demo-ready Drupal environment. The emphasis was on optimizing content creation processes by effectively utilizing the Migrate module.
Prepare for the imminent arrival of Drupal Gutenberg 3, as the beta version is now available for testing under Gutenberg 3.0.0-beta1. Users eager to integrate this update into Drupal 10 can seamlessly do so using Composer with the installation command. Revamp Drupal search boxes effortlessly with the Better Search Block: a user-friendly solution developed by 3C Web Services and maintained by Yogesh Pawar. This module stands out for its ability to enhance both the visual appeal and functionality of Drupal search boxes.
Dries Buytaert, the visionary behind Drupal, extends a heartfelt invitation to the Drupal community, encouraging individuals to share their personal narratives on Drupal's profound impact on their lives and careers.
Explore enhanced Drupal development efficiency by delving into the synergy between Visual Studio Code and DDEV in OSTraining's latest blog post. Gain practical insights into leveraging Visual Studio Code, a widely used and robust source-code editor, to streamline and optimize your Drupal development workflows. Droptica releases Drupal Website Maintenance Guide, a comprehensive e-book tailored for Drupal website owners seeking effective strategies for support, care, and maintenance.
So these are the highlights from TheDropTimes. Feel free to contact us with any suggestions, contributions, or feedback. Thank you for being a part of our community. Until the next edition, keep exploring, sharing, and embracing the power of knowledge! Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
Sincerely,
Elma John
Sub-editor, The DropTimes