Last year I gave a presentation at DrupalCon about automating things using the powerful ECA Module. Here's the recording!
Dev Corner
Read More Thanks to everyone who’s participated in the proposal feedback! Based on your input, here’s a transparent summary of what’s changing, what’s under consideration, and what questions we heard most.
To keep the pilot accessible and grounded in contribution, we’re recommending no listing fees during the initial pilot for DCPs. This will allow us to gather real cost data on quality reviews and operations before deciding on any post-pilot fees.
Several of you shared that the current DCP model may be out of reach for small but impactful contributors. The DA is encouraged to explore whether the DCP program can:
Usage data is critical—but many of you don’t use the Site Update module consistently. We’re exploring the idea of a small standalone module focused solely on telemetry to better understand real-world adoption without requiring full updater usage.
Feedback was clear: many of you want on-site purchasing with a seamless Drupal.org experience. While MVP will still use off-site sales (for financial viability), the DA will investigate what on-site options might be possible with comparable investment.
To keep the pilot focused and feedback structured, we’re starting with partners already contributing both financially and technically. Future expansion is possible, but perhaps the best approach is to make sure that the DCP program is accessible to .
It’s currently the only financially feasible model that allows template makers to set their own pricing and manage licensing. On-site sales would require significant investment and admin overhead—but it’s being actively explored if not for MVP, then for future phases.
That fee reflects ~50% of estimated QA costs per template. However, it’s not being recommended for the pilot based on your feedback. We’ll revisit this once we have real usage and cost data.
Because quality review, governance, platform updates, and Marketplace operations all require staff time and infrastructure. The proposal aims to break even in Year 2 with listing fees and a 10% referral share from upsells—without those, it may run a small deficit.
A 10% referral fee applies to any upsell tied to a Marketplace listing. The length of this referral window (no more than 12 months) will be finalized with initial partners.
This came through strongly in feedback: people want reassurance that templates will be supported and updated. That can be finalized through participation agreements—maintenance is required, and templates that go stale will be delisted.
While one-click hosting is not part of the MVP, the DrupalCMS Leadership Team is exploring this for the future. It’s not a must-have for the pilot, but definitely on the roadmap.
Thank you for helping shape a Marketplace that’s community-centered, contributor-aware, and designed to build trust from day one. If you haven’t already, head to #drupal-cms-marketplace to continue the conversation or drop in with questions.
I've been looking at FrankenPHP for a while because I really think it will help Drupal. I had fun looking into this, some of what I came across is below, whether it should be used like this or not I can't say yet :)
Let's assume we're in some flavor of Linux, with curl and sqlite3 already installed somewhere. PHP doesn't need to be installed:
theodore July 18, 2025
As I made my way home from my first in-person DrupalCamp Asheville, I was still awash in warm memories of lively discussions and laughs with a Drupal community that increasingly feels like an extended family. I got to catch up with good friends I've known for years, and meet new people I hope to see again.
mandclu Jul 18, 2025 - 6:33amCommerce Core 3.1.0 is now available with 21 resolved issues, including improvements to the checkout completion page and a fix for a longstanding normalization bug that affected JSON:API integrations.
We've updated the checkout completion page to provide customers with more detailed order information. Previously, the page displayed only a configurable message with the order number and a link to view the order.
The completion page now displays checkout pane summaries (the same information visible on the review page) and enables the sidebar by default, which shows the order summary including line items and pricing details. This provides customers with immediate confirmation of their order contents, eliminating the need for additional navigation.
We've resolved a long-standing issue where order adjustments couldn't be normalized and serialized. This issue affected developers building headless commerce implementations or working with API integrations. Orders can now be successfully retrieved through JSON:API endpoints without triggering serialization errors.
Read moreWhen the Internet entered our lives, it brought with it a priceless gift: the ability to send text instantly to every corner of the globe. That moment marked the dawn of online communication. But something was missing — intonation, subtext, facial expressions, and all the subtle cues that give words their full meaning. As a result, it was — and often still is — hard to tell exactly how a message was meant to be understood.
One of the most unique and rewarding aspects of DrupalCon Vienna 2025 isn't just the sessions, keynotes, or networking opportunities. It's the contribution of sprints. These collaborative events are where real innovation happens: where ideas become modules, bugs get fixed, documentation is improved, and the Drupal project moves forward one line of code, one test case, one translation at a time.
Whether you're a seasoned developer, a site builder, a designer, or brand new to Drupal, you can contribute. Contribution sprints are open, inclusive, and designed to empower everyone to make an impact.
Contribution sprints are focused, collaborative working sessions where attendees contribute directly to Drupal core, contributed modules, themes, documentation, and initiative roadmaps. It’s where Drupal grows not just through planning, but through action.
Sprints at DrupalCon Vienna include:
Whether you're fixing bugs, reviewing patches, translating interface strings, or updating documentation, sprints are the most hands-on way to give back to the project.
One of the biggest myths in open source is that you must be a developer to contribute. At DrupalCon Vienna 2025, we welcome non-coders too!
You can contribute by:
Whatever your skill set, there’s a space for you in the contribution room and mentors ready to guide you.
Contribution sprints are more than just collaborative work and they’re a chance to connect with the community, learn from the best, and leave your mark on the Drupal ecosystem. Here’s why it matters:
Whether it’s your first contribution or your hundredth, you’ll leave the sprint with more knowledge, more connections, and the satisfaction of giving back.
DrupalCon Vienna will feature sprints throughout the event, with a dedicated Sprint Day . To get started:
Everything from Git commands to issue queues will be explained and you’ll have experienced contributors by your side the whole time.
Drupal is built by thousands of people from around the world. By joining the sprints at DrupalCon Vienna 2025, you become part of that legacy. You’ll contribute not just to code, but to a platform that powers education, government, nonprofits, commerce, and digital experiences globally.
This is your chance to step beyond the audience and step into the community. Whether you’re contributing a patch, reporting a bug, or simply helping someone get started, you’re shaping Drupal’s future.
So bring your laptop. Bring your curiosity. Bring your voice.
Join the DrupalCon Vienna contribution sprints and make a difference.
🗓️ Dates: October 14–17, 2025
📍 Location: Austria Center Vienna, Vienna, Austria
🌐 Official Website & Registration: https://events.drupal.org/vienna2025/registration-information
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This blog is just the beginning. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing:
So bookmark this space, and get ready to experience DrupalCon Vienna 2025 like never before.
Are you coming? Let’s connect!
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john
Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:01
As someone who frequently builds POCs and demos with Drupal, I’ve spent plenty of time spinning up local environments. A while back, I switched to DDEV as my go-to local dev tool after hearing great things—and it quickly became a core part of my workflow. It's fast, reliable, and makes managing Drupal projects a whole lot easier.
In this post, I’ll walk you through how I set up a fresh local Drupal site using DDEV. Whether you're new to DDEV or just looking to streamline your Drupal dev setup, these steps will get you up and running in no time.