Growth is a natural process of improvement and progress. It's about moving forward, evolving, and reaching new heights. In our digital age, growth manifests in various forms, from expanding online platforms to enhancing user experiences.
Enter Drupal, a powerful tool for nurturing growth in the digital realm. With its robust framework and modular architecture, Drupal empowers users to easily create and expand their online presence. From small blogs to complex websites, Drupal offers the flexibility and scalability needed to support continuous growth and evolution.
When Drupal and growth intersect, possibilities abound. With over 1.7 million websites powered by Drupal, its impact on digital expansion is undeniable. Drupal catalyzes growth, providing individuals and organizations with the tools and resources to thrive in an ever-changing digital landscape.
As we anticipate the future, Drupal continues to evolve in tandem with the demands of the digital age. Drupal remains committed to fostering growth and innovation with each update and enhancement. The upcoming releases, including Drupal 11, promise to further elevate Drupal's capabilities, offering new avenues for digital expansion and creativity.
Now as moving ahead, we are excited to share the latest updates from the Drupal community, as covered by The Drop Times.
In a recent conversation with Alka Elizabeth, our sub-editor, Kristiaan Van den Eynde, Senior Drupal Developer at Factorial, shed light on the upcoming release of the Policy-Based Access Control (PBAC) system in Drupal 10.3. The project introduced a dynamic system for managing permissions based on predefined policies. This initiative promises enhanced flexibility and security. Kristiaan shares insights into his development process, the challenges faced, and the future of access control in Drupal.
DrupalCamp Poland recently concluded in Warsaw, bringing together Drupal enthusiasts and IT professionals. In our coverage, we share insights from the event's organizers and speakers, showcasing the significance of this conference in driving Drupal's growth and community engagement.
Attendees can now secure their tickets at a reduced Early Bird price for DrupalCon Barcelona 2024, scheduled to take place from September 24 to 27. This event promises to be an enriching experience in the vibrant city of Barcelona, bringing together Drupal enthusiasts and professionals from around the world.
The DrupalCon Europe Advisory Board is now accepting nominations for the Women in Drupal Award sponsored by Jakala. This award recognizes outstanding contributions by women in the Define, Build, and Scale categories. Winners will be announced at DrupalCon Europe 2024 in Barcelona.
EvolveDrupal invites passionate speakers to participate in its upcoming events in Montreal on June 14th and New York City on September 20th. Speakers are encouraged to deliver engaging sessions ranging from 20 to 45 minutes on topics such as coding, CMS, UX/UI design, digital strategy, and higher education.
The Drupal Bulgaria community has announced the program schedule for Drupal Developer Days Burgas 2024, which will take place from June 26 to June 28 at Burgas Free University in Burgas, Bulgaria. This annual event brings together Drupal enthusiasts and professionals to share knowledge, collaborate on projects, and discuss the latest developments in the Drupal ecosystem.
Drupal community events unite Drupal enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds, creating a supportive network centered around Drupal. Explore meetups, webinars, and conferences designed for Drupal enthusiasts at all levels this week. Connect, learn, and grow within the Drupal community with events in Brisbane, Boston, London, Toronto, and Pune.
DICTU, the Dutch government's IT organization, has become a Gold sponsor for the upcoming DrupalJam 2024 Open Up event. Scheduled for June 12, 2024, at DeFabrique in Utrecht, this marks the 20th edition of Drupaljam
Following a successful presentation at DrupalCon Portland 2024, Suzanne Dergacheva, Co-founder and Drupal Practice Lead at Evolving Web, shares her enthusiasm. Alongside Shawn Perritt and Nikhil Deshpande, Suzanne unveiled the new Drupal brand on the main stage, outlining plans to promote it through open marketing tactics. Suzanne calls on marketers at Drupal agencies and end users to become ambassadors for Drupal, encouraging them to contribute to the initiative. She highlighted that both small and large contributions are valuable and provide avenues for involvement. Interested individuals can fill out a volunteer form or contact her directly to participate in the rollout of the new brand.
Boyan Borisov, formerly VP of Digital Solutions Europe at FFW and now Director of Digital Solutions at Jakala, announced a significant milestone on LinkedIn. He marked the integration of FFW into Jakala, following Jakala's acquisition of FFW. This strategic move aims to bolster Jakala's international presence and service offerings
In another exciting development, Ryan Loos, a senior developer at Chapter Three, has announced the release of his first Drupal module, Entity Tracer. Designed to address the complexities of navigating interconnected entity references on Drupal sites, the module provides a visual tool for tracing entity relationships both "up" and "down" through a site’s structure.
We acknowledge that there are more stories to share. However, due to selection constraints, we must pause further exploration for now.
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Thank you,
Sincerely
Kazima Abbas
Sub-editor, The Drop Times.