Dear Readers,
Sustainability in tech often gets mentioned, rarely applied. Drupal is one of the few CMS ecosystems where it’s actually being worked into the foundation, not just as a value, but as a practice. There’s a public sustainability guide that encourages developers to write efficient code, avoid unnecessary features, and think twice about hosting choices. It's not flashy stuff—it’s small decisions that, over time, reduce environmental impact.
At DrupalCon Vienna 2025, that same thinking is being applied to the event itself. Organisers have opted for a plant-forward menu, less printed material, and a more minimal approach to swag. Nothing radical—just decisions that cut down waste without making a big show of it. Public transport is promoted, and the venue was chosen with sustainability in mind. It’s a practical shift, not a marketing stunt.
Where Drupal stands out isn’t in big claims, but in how openly it documents its process. Whether it's project pages, contributor conversations, or performance frameworks like Gander that account for server load, the effort is public and collaborative. That transparency makes it easier for others—inside or outside Drupal—to pick up and build on what’s already there.
This matters because sustainability in web development can’t be solved by one team or one platform. But it can be influenced. Drupal’s approach says: here's what we’re trying, here’s what’s working, and here’s where we still have work to do. If you’re part of this community, it’s something to keep pushing. If you’re not, maybe it’s something to learn from.
INTERVIEWS
- Content Sync’s DrupalCon 2025 Debrief: What Developers Really Think of Content Cloud
- From Chennai to San Francisco, With Drupal in Between
DISCOVER DRUPAL
- Drupal Public Data, Statistics & Silver Linings? An Exploration #5
- DrupalX AI v2.0 Released with OpenAI Integration and JSON Prompt Optimization
- New Drupal Module Streamlines Translation Workflow for Multilingual Sites
- Drupal Commerce Recurring Donation Widget Released with Full Customization Support
- Drupal Association Proposes International Federation to Unite Global Communities
EVENTS
- “And Beyond” Starts Here: How Drupaljam 2025 Is Rewriting the Rules
- amazee.io to Host Webinar on Secure AI Tools for Drupal Sites
- International Splash Awards to Be Held at DrupalCon Vienna 2025
- DrupalCon Vienna 2025 Invites Community-Led Events
ORGANIZATION NEWS
- Why the University of Applied Sciences Chose Drupal—and How Attico Made It Work
- Why End-User Organisations Like Syngenta Support Drupal Events?
- amazee.ai Unveils Privacy-First AI Provider for Drupal, Open Source and Enterprise-Ready
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 DropTimes.