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 DĂaz-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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Thank you,
Sincerely
Alka Elizabeth
Sub-Editor, TheDropTimes