The Drop Times: People Behind the Projects

Every part of Drupal, from modules to core releases to translations, is built and maintained by people. Thousands of contributors shape this ecosystem: writing code, reviewing issues, reporting bugs, maintaining projects, improving accessibility, updating documentation, mentoring others, and supporting discussions. Much of this work happens quietly, without being seen beyond issue queues, commit logs, or Slack threads. Yet this invisible layer is what keeps Drupal alive and moving forward.

Drupal has always valued community, and it already has a strong culture of contribution. The credit system, contribution recognition on Drupal.org profiles, and core commit messages all reflect that. But there’s room to show more. Not just who contributed to the core, but who maintains projects that thousands of sites depend on. Who keeps the modules stable? Who takes the time to help others in forums? Who steps in when no one else does? These are not side efforts; they are part of what makes Drupal reliable.

Recognising this work more clearly, whether through module pages, community spotlights, contributor highlights in newsletters, or dashboards that show project health, can strengthen the whole ecosystem. It supports trust. It helps people build reputations. It encourages sustained involvement. It reminds everyone that Drupal is not just made of code—it’s made of people who care, and continue to show up. As the project evolves, creating more ways to acknowledge and celebrate that effort is a simple, powerful step forward.

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Kazima Abbas
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