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Drupal Advent Calendar day 19 - Marketing Track james Thu, 12/19/2024 - 09:00

Welcome back for day 19 of the Drupal Advent Calendar, and today we are welcoming Suzanne Dergacheva and Will Huggins to tell us about the marketing of Drupal CMS.

The Starshot marketing track has been focused on designing the website content and journeys that will promote Drupal CMS, attracting new audiences of marketers, designers and content creators that may never have previously considered Drupal. You can see the first wave of this content.

As we move towards the launch on 15th January 2025, we will be adding to this content to build a compelling narrative that positions Drupal CMS as the…

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• Drupal Starshot

Established in 1998 as part of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), IDMC provide rigorous, independent, and trusted service to the international community

Consistent and precise terminology for workflows, tasks, and roles involved in migrating and upgrading Drupal. It serves as a guide for clients, developers, and stakeholders to ensure clarity, alignment, and quality throughout the project lifecycle.

How can Drupal's future be shaped by embracing neurodivergent talent? In this insightful piece, Kelly Jacobs of Kalamuna explores the vital role of neuro-inclusivity in the tech industry. Through real-life stories of neurodivergent professionals like Angela Andrews, Jon Towles, Lia Chavda, and the author’s own journey, the article highlights the unique strengths neurodivergent minds bring to teams. It also outlines practical steps for Drupal organizations to create inclusive workplaces — from recruitment best practices to workplace accommodations. Discover how fostering neurodiversity can drive innovation, boost team performance, and create a more equitable industry for all.

DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 is coming up, and you’re excited to attend. But there’s one small challenge—convincing your boss to approve the trip. Don’t worry, this guide will help you build a solid case. Let’s get started!

Why You Should Attend DrupalCon Atlanta 2025

Your boss may ask if sending you to DrupalCon is a smart investment. But first, ask yourself: are you convinced? Here’s why attending DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 is an excellent idea for both you and your organization: 

Learn New Skills

• Training Sessions: Find out all you wanted to know about Drupal CMS, Drupal 11, headless architecture, and sharpen your skills with hands-on learning.
• Keynotes: Hear directly from leaders like Dries Buytaert (DriesNote) and others about the future of Drupal and the web.
• Sessions: Learn practical tips and solutions from experts.

Meet the Community

• Networking: Connect with thousands of Drupal professionals who share your passion.
• Industry Summits: Join focused discussions in Higher Ed, Nonprofit, Government, Healthcare, and Community to find solutions to your challenges.

Give Back to Drupal

• Contribution Sprints: Learn how to contribute to Drupal even if you’re not a coder. This is a great way to give back to the community.

What's New in DrupalCon 2025?

• Calling all event organizers! Receive one free ticket for every five attendees who register from your local association, camp, or community. When registering, be sure to identify which local Drupal camp, community, or association you are a member of.

Sample Letter to Your Boss

Here’s a ready-made letter to help you seal the deal:

Dear [Boss’s Name],

I am writing to express my strong interest in attending DrupalCon 2025 from 24 to 27th March in Atlanta, Georgia. This is the premier event for Drupal professionals, and attending will significantly benefit my professional growth and our organization’s goals.

Here’s why my attendance at DrupalCon is a valuable investment:

• Skill Enhancement: Targeted training aligns with our projects, enhancing my expertise.
• Industry Insights: Networking at Industry Summits will keep us updated on best practices and innovative solutions.
• Strategic Vision: Keynotes, especially DriesNote, offer strategic insights vital for our long-term planning.
• Community Engagement: Networking with thousands of community members ensures immediate answers and collaborations.
• Role-Specific Learning: Connecting with peers in our specific roles provides insights into the latest in Drupal.
• Contribution Sprint: Active participation contributes to Drupal's strength, enhancing our company's reputation.

I am seeking approval for the associated expenditures, which include:

EXPENSE

AMOUNT

Airfare

Visa Fees (if required)

Ground Transportation

Hotel

Meals

Conference Ticket (and/or Summit/Training)

TOTAL EXPENSE

[Add this line if you’re traveling from overseas] The Drupal Association can issue an official letter of invitation to obtain a visa for my travel to the United States.

The Drupal Association can also issue a Certificate of Attendance for the conference if required for our records.

Please accept this proposal to attend, as I'm confident in the significant return we will receive for the small investment. For more information on the event, please visit the conference website: https://events.drupal.org/atlanta2025

I'm available to discuss this further at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Position]
[Your Contact Information]

Just 25 days to go until the call for speakers closed for MidCamp 2025

As the holiday season approaches, we’re excited to include you—our future speakers! You may have heard we have a guest speaker this year, so submit your session and be on the lineup with Drupal founder, Dries Buytaert 🤩

Call for Speakers

Since 2014, MidCamp has hosted over 300 amazing sessions, and we’re ready to add your talk to that legacy. We’re seeking presentations for all skill levels—from Drupal beginners to advanced users, as well as end users and business professionals. Check out our session tracks for full details on the types of talks we’re looking for.

Missed the last Session Proposal Workshop? Don't worry, we have another one in January right before the submission deadline!

• January 7, 2025: Last Change Session Proposal Workshop - Crafting an Outstanding Proposal

Key Dates

• Session Proposals Open: November 25, 2024

Submit your session now!

• Proposal Deadline: January 12, 2025
• Speakers Notified: Week of February 17, 2025
• MidCamp Sessions: May 20-21, 2025

Sponsor MidCamp

Looking to connect with the Drupal community? Sponsoring MidCamp is the way to do it! With packages starting at $600, there are opportunities to suit any budget. Whether you’re recruiting talent, growing your brand, or simply supporting the Drupal ecosystem, MidCamp sponsorship offers great value.

Act early to maximize your exposure!

Learn more about sponsorship opportunities

Stay in the Loop

Don’t miss a beat!

• Join us on MidCamp Slack to chat and get updates.
• Follow us on socials, including Bluesky and Mastodon, for announcements and news.

Keep an eye on our news page and subscribe to our newsletter for updates on the venue, travel options, social events, and speaker announcements.

Ready to submit your session? Let’s make MidCamp 2025 unforgettable!

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One downside of automating things is dealing with outages. Sometimes services go down, and are not available for some period of time. When this happens, how does it impact your automation?

If you don't design your automation carefully, you might lose the data entirely. Or get spammed by hundreds of submissions when it comes back up. Handling this correctly does end up needing some understanding of how the automation works, as well as any quirks of the remote system.

The above video will explore how to effectively utilize Bootstrap and Layout Builder to create powerful, responsive layouts in Drupal. Whether you’re a novice or looking to enhance your skills, this guide will walk you through the necessary steps to set up your Bootstrap theme and leverage the full potential of Layout Builder.

Layout Builder in Drupal lets users create custom layouts visually. Combined with Bootstrap’s grid system and components, it makes building responsive, attractive designs easy.

Bootstrap Layout Builder module lets you quickly access Bootstrap classes via Layout Builder to customize containers, spacing, and animations.

Drupal Advent Calendar day 18 - Content Publishing Workflows james Wed, 12/18/2024 - 09:00

Welcome back for day 18, as we enter the last week to the big day - I mean the arrival of Father Christmas, not the launch of Drupal CMS!

Today we are looking at publishing workflows in Drupal CMS. 

Something that many content management systems have offered out-of-the-box is the ability to specify a date and time when a piece of content will be published. This has also been available in Drupal for a very long time, but has always required installation of extra modules - until now.

With Drupal CMS, every content type created by the base install, and any recipes within Drupal CMS, automatically…

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• Workflows
• Content Publishing
• Starshot

The CKEditor 5 Premium Features module for Drupal now supports self-service licensing plans introduced in version 44.0.0, enabling users to integrate premium features seamlessly. Additionally, the new Version Override Submodule allows manual upgrades of CKEditor 5 within Drupal projects, ensuring access to the latest editor capabilities regardless of the Drupal core version. Notably, CKEditor 5 was incorporated into Drupal Core in version 9.5 and became the default rich text editor in version 10.0. These enhancements provide Drupal users with greater flexibility and control over their content editing environments.