Drupal is a potent and multifunctional tool that allows you to create sites of varying complexity and configuration levels quickly. This is mainly due to numerous built-in modules and additional features, one of which is the Views special module.
If you have already seen a Drupal site with organized lists of unique content, you can be sure that the Views instrument was utterly used to create it. In most cases, this module is actively used to collect all the necessary and valuable content. This is due to the tool's power and excellent capabilities for high-quality management organization.
Using the special Views solution, you need to use the particular interface to configure the content display. You do not have to write very complex queries in SQL format.

Ever wondered why software projects take longer than estimated? Join Sarah and Mike in their office as they unravel the mystery of software estimates, explained in a way that everyone can understand.

The Open Source community has been through some interesting times over the last five years. COVID19 created a situation where many of our community who were at greater risk of its effects were effectively denied access to in person events. The community did a lot, frankly not enough at times, to facilitate access with things like mask mandates, remote participation etc. Now, we find another barrier to participation – extreme politics.

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DDEV v1.24.3 Release

Today we released DDEV v1.24.3 ahead of schedule because of a wonderful set of open-source interactions. (There's other important stuff in the release, but I'll cover that later.)

We would appreciate it if you could upgrade soon, especially if you're on macOS or traditional Windows, so that we don't have to answer questions about this when it starts to hit users.

Mutagen Problem Report

On Monday, two days ago, @LoganHornbuckle reported a problem (apparently with Mutagen or Docker) we had never seen before. They helped extensively with followup, and it turned out that they had done a colima update and as a result gotten the new Docker/Moby Engine version 28.0.0.

The update exposed an incompatibility between Mutagen and Docker 28, which showed up as a fatal error, completely breaking DDEV's Mutagen support for Docker 28.

Once we understood the situation, we were able to reproduce the problem, and assumed it was a problem with Docker 28.

The Fix to Mutagen

We contacted @xenoscopic (Jacob Howard), the maintainer of Mutagen (now with Docker), and he was able to reproduce it immediately. By the end of the day, he had diagnosed it and provided a new release! (It turned out to be a place where Mutagen had worked around a Docker Engine quirk, and the Docker quirk got fixed, breaking Mutagen.)

So here we are just two days later with a pre-emptive DDEV release v1.24.3 that should prevent most people from ever seeing the Mutagen problem.

THANKS!

Thanks to @LoganHornbuckle and the community for keeping in touch, reporting, and helping to sort out problems. Amazing thanks to @xenoscopic for the quick diagnosis and fix. And thanks to Docker, Inc. for the wonderful open-source Docker project that underlies all of the available Docker providers, not just Docker Desktop. And of course thanks for supporting @xenoscopic's ongoing maintenance of Mutagen.

Open source software is amazing!

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Secure and stable Drupal websites are critical for protecting sensitive data and maintaining your organization’s reputation. Yet, navigating potential security pitfalls can be overwhelming without the right knowledge. With these actionable guidelines, you can fortify your Drupal webpage against vulnerabilities and ensure robust protection.

This year the Drupal Association celebrated Black History Month by recognizing achievements of Black Americans in the fields of technology and computing. We chose the landmark innovators featured in our social media because their impact on our sector was significant. Their accomplishments have directly impacted the ability of Drupal to have been conceived in the first place, for it to have an online space to exist, for it to evolve, for the Drupal community and the Drupal Association to communicate and collaborate, and the way technology itself has transformed our global society.

Today, we take computers, coding, and the internet for granted, seamlessly integrating them into our daily lives. However, the digital world as we know it would not exist without the imagination, brilliance, and determination of early innovators. These visionaries—scientists, engineers, business leaders, and developers—pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible, creating technologies that shaped the modern world.

In the realm of technology, boldness and creativity are essential. Developing something entirely new requires not only technical expertise but also the courage to challenge conventional wisdom and take risks. The individuals who laid the foundation for computing did so in an era when access to resources, education, and opportunities was far more limited—especially for those from marginalized communities.

These pioneers also faced systemic racism, discrimination, and exclusion, yet they persevered. Despite encountering barriers that sought to inhibit their progress, they made groundbreaking contributions that revolutionized computing. Their resilience and dedication not only changed the course of the internet and personal computing, they helped open doors for future generations, ensuring that technology would become a more inclusive and expansive field.

For your reading pleasure, here are each of the posts compiled into a single blog:

Known as the 'Godfather of Silicon Valley,' Roy Clay Sr. was a pioneer in early computing. He played a crucial role in leading Hewlett-Packard’s entry into the computer market, helping shape the industry’s future. Beyond his technical achievements, he was a strong advocate for diversity in technology, mentoring and opening doors for Black engineers in Silicon Valley. The importance of Silicon Valley itself cannot be understated - it is the site of the precursor to the internet in 1969. Clay had been recruited by Packard five years earlier and he wrote the software for the first HP commercial computer. HP was a major player in Silicon Valley, solidifying it as the epicenter of computing at the time.

Frank Greene Jr., was a pioneer whose contributions continue to shape the tech industry. Greene revolutionized semiconductor technology in the 1960s and later founded a venture capital firm to support minority- and women-led startups. His impact bridges both technology and equity, opening doors for future generations. Without his contribution, it is unlikely that computers would have moved as quickly from commercial to personal use.

Lisa Gelobter is a computer scientist known for pioneering internet technologies like Shockwave, which sparked web animation. She contributed to online video and helped launch Hulu. Lisa's diverse experience also includes working at the White House's U.S. Digital Service and as Chief Digital Service Officer for the Department of Education. She is now CEO and Founder of tEQuitable, a platform promoting inclusive workplaces. Her work promoting the ascent of online video directly allows Drupalists to easily share visual context.

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A key figure in modern computing, Dr. Mark Dean was instrumental in developing IBM’s early personal computers, holding three of the company’s original PC patents. Dr. Dean, now in his 60s, was the first African-American to become an IBM Fellow, which represents the highest level of technical excellence. He also led the team that created the first 1-GHz microprocessor, revolutionizing computing power. With over 20 patents to his name, his innovations continue to shape the technology we use today. 

 Clarence “Skip” Ellis led the team that developed Officetalk—the first system to use graphical icons and ethernet for workplace collaboration. His groundbreaking work laid the foundation for modern tools like Google Docs, shaping the way we work and communicate online. The Drupal Association and the Drupal community frequently use collaborative technologies to share ideas and work together across space and time.

We sourced the ideas for these specific pioneers from: https://www.purpose.jobs/blog/celebrating-black-history-black-leaders-in-tech