Kevin asks,
Is there a Drupal Add On or Widget that would allow users to sort tables as they're displayed on the website?
Hi, Kevin,
Several options here:
Ask Freelock Read MoreDrupalCon Singapore 2024 was an extraordinary gathering of developers, marketers, and business leaders, uniting passionate minds to celebrate innovation and collaboration within the Drupal ecosystem across Asia. This milestone event marked a return of DrupalCon to Asia, made possible by the vision and hard work of the Drupal Asia Steering Committee—a dynamic group of volunteers from around the globe. Their efforts ignited a sense of excitement and camaraderie, engaging both new and seasoned community members.
The Drupal Asia Steering Committee, formed in 2023 under the Linux Australia Council, played a pivotal role in organizing this spectacular event. As a community-driven initiative, the committee’s dedication to fostering connections and growth within the Drupal ecosystem was evident in every aspect of the conference. Their collaborative efforts with the Drupal Association laid the groundwork for an unforgettable experience.
To learn more about the Asia Steering Committee or to get involved in future DrupalCons in Asia, visit drupalasia.org.
Here’s a snapshot of the key moments, milestones, and takeaways from DrupalCon Singapore 2024. For a more detailed view, please view the recap.
Paid
200
Complimentary
53
The International Splash Awards made an exciting return to Asia, celebrating exceptional websites and digital experiences built with Drupal. Congratulations to the winners!
View the full list of winners.
Thank You, Sponsors! DrupalCon Singapore 2024 was powered by an incredible array of sponsors who provided invaluable support for everything from coffee breaks, awards ceremonies, and everything in between! Their contributions made this event possible, and we are deeply grateful.
Expo Hall Highlights: The vibrant Expo Hall featured 12 sponsor booths alongside dedicated spaces for the Drupal Association and the Community Booth. These provided unique networking opportunities and showcased ways for attendees to stay engaged with the Drupal community.
Post-event surveys painted a bright picture:
DrupalCons remain a cornerstone event for the global Drupal community, fostering learning, networking, and innovation. The success of DrupalCon Singapore 2024 underscores the community’s passion and commitment to advancing web development and supporting emerging talent.
Stay tuned for details on future DrupalCons by visiting the Drupal Association Events page.
This year’s DrupalCon Asia was more than just a conference—it was a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and community. I can’t wait to see where the journey takes us next!
Today we are talking about GraphQL, Drupal Decoupled, and What to do with them with guest Jesus Manuel Olivas. We’ll also cover CORS UI as our module of the week.
For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/486
TopicsJesus Manuel Olivas - drupal-decoupled.octahedroid.com jmolivas
HostsNic Laflin - nLighteneddevelopment.com nicxvan John Picozzi - epam.com johnpicozzi Scott Weston - scott-weston
MOTW CorrespondentMartin Anderson-Clutz - mandclu.com mandclu
Dear Readers,
Drupal might have a perception problem, notes John Picozzi in his latest blog post about the challenges Drupal faces despite its advancements. With Drupal 7 officially retiring and Drupal CMS v1 launching, Drupal has had significant changes in the beginning of the year itself.
"Although his learning curve became a meme, his approach imposed on you a working methodology that, at the time (2011!!), made you feel like Neo from the Matrix with a module and a couple of hooks placed well. And then that hierarchy of templates that allowed you to touch every point of the output: wonder."
shares Lorenzo Luci, a Drupal Specialist, about the official Drupal 7 end of life.
Drupal is a powerful open-source content management framework with a vibrant community and a strong commitment to the Digital Public Good philosophy. Despite its advancements in performance, usability, and scalability with versions 8, 9, and 10, Drupal continues to struggle with outdated perceptions that label it as an "old" and developer-focused CMS.
“The fact that Drupal is considered an ‘old’ CMS by some is laughable. Anyone with an informed and current point of view knows that Drupal is one of the more modern content frameworks on the market.”
notes John.
Negative experiences with poorly implemented older versions and misconceptions about open-source security contribute to this perception issue. However, Drupal’s robust security measures, continuous improvements, and commitment to transparency make it one of the most modern and secure platforms available. Addressing these misunderstandings requires educating stakeholders about Drupal's capabilities, such as its multi-site strengths, API-first approach, and seamless upgrade paths that eliminate the need for full rebuilds.
To combat Drupal's perception challenges, it's crucial to highlight its modern advancements, community-driven initiatives, and evolving ease of use. The introduction of tools like Experience Builder and Project Browser simplifies site-building and content management, addressing concerns about Drupal's learning curve. The Promote Drupal initiative and the newly formed Drupal marketing team are working to reshape its image, emphasizing strengths in scalability, structured content delivery, and third-party integrations. Drupal's open-source nature fosters innovation and collaboration, while the ongoing transformation of Drupal.org provides a more engaging, accessible platform to attract new users. By leveraging webinars, case studies, and community advocacy, Drupal can continue to dispel outdated notions and position itself as a powerful, future-ready CMS.
Here are the important stories from the past week.
We acknowledge that there are more stories to share. However, due to selection constraints, we must pause further exploration for now.
To get timely updates, follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. You can also join us on Drupal Slack at #thedroptimes.
Thank you,
Sincerely
Alka Elizabeth
Sub-editor, The DropTimes.
Sometimes, the Drupal site's navigation feels like a maze. Well, Drupal has heard your pleas and delivered a game-changer: the new Navigation Sidebar module. Hot off the presses and integrated right into Drupal core, this module is poised to revolutionize the way you navigate your site, opening up a world of possibilities.
A team of enthusiasts and true Drupal professionals recently introduced a new Navigation Sidebar module. At the moment, this is an experimental solution. Its main task is to improve the administrative interface and simplify the management process significantly. And today, almost everyone can try out its new functions. Therefore, Golems Drupal web developers are excited to find out what features this module has and what opportunities it provides.
A CMS system is the foundation of any modern website or business platform. Choosing the right tool that adapts to a company's needs is crucial for effective content management. In this article, I’ll provide a detailed guide on understanding and matching a CMS to an organization's requirements. I’ll use the flexible and functional Drupal as an example. I invite you to read the article or watch an episode of “Nowoczesny Drupal” series.
The AI TMGMT (Translation Management) module is an AI translator plugin for the Translation Management Tools (TMGMT) project. It leverages the AI Module to allow you to use OpenAI, Ollama, and various other providers (it is both free and paid). This also ensures you can always access the trendiest and most cost-effective models for automated and accurate content translation.
Related Blog: Learn how to set up a multilingual site in Drupal transition Module
Given below are the key features overview of TMGMT: