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TheDropTimes is a news website started with the vision of contributing to the growth of a vibrant community of users and contributors around Drupal through the process of covering and reporting on everything happening around Drupal.
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Drupal.org will sunset legacy Automatic Updates APIs on 4 May 2026.

Sites using 7.x-1.x or 8.x-1.x will lose update services and hash validation.

Migration required to avoid security risk.
https://bit.ly/4bJHiIx
##Drupal #Security #Drupal7 #Drupal8
Drupal.org to Discontinue Legacy Automatic Updates API on May 4, 2026
February 11, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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SparkFabrik’s Drupal x Business event runs 13 Feb online.

Talks cover AI governance, Display Builder, guardrails in Drupal AI 1.3, and agent automation.

Enterprise-focused and free to attend.
https://bit.ly/4aIR7oZ
##Drupal #AI #DesignSystems #OpenSource
Drupal x Business – SparkFabrik Online Event on AI, Design Systems, and Automation (Feb 13, 2026)
February 11, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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TDT exclusive: EverLMS turns Drupal into a self-hosted enterprise LMS.

Founder Hải Nguyễn Ngọc emphasizes single-tenant deployment, extensibility, and AI-assisted course creation.

A Drupal-native alternative to SaaS LMS platforms.
https://bit.ly/461RJ6J
##Drupal #LMS #OpenSource #EdTech
EverLMS – Self-Hosted, AI-Assisted Enterprise LMS Built on Drupal
February 11, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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UI Suite Monthly #33 recaps Display Builder betas and UI Patterns updates.

Focus areas include API stability, translation support, and migration from UI Patterns 1.x.

AI “agent” demos remain experimental.
https://bit.ly/3ZrJYmO
##Drupal #UISuite #DesignSystems #OpenSource
UI Suite Monthly #33 – Display Builder, UI Patterns 2, and AI Workflow Experiments
February 11, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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Drupal CMS 2.0 now includes built-in AI integrations.

Providers like OpenAI and Anthropic connect via recipes, alongside an admin chatbot and alt-text generation.

Distribution feature, not Drupal core change.
https://bit.ly/4tvRQkW
##Drupal #DrupalCMS #AI #OpenSource
AI Tools Now Included in Drupal CMS 2.0 Distribution – OpenAI, Anthropic, amazee.ai Support
February 11, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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London Drupal Users Group hosts a Drupal CMS 2.0 demo on 18 Feb.

Jordan Thompson will showcase Canvas, Byte templates, Mercury components, and AI tools.

Hybrid event with Q&A.
https://bit.ly/4aOAd7B
##Drupal #DrupalCMS #Meetup #OpenSource
Drupal CMS 2.0 Live Demo by Jordan Thompson – LDUG Meetup on February 18, 2026
February 11, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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Performant Labs hosts a webinar on AI-assisted Playwright testing for Drupal.

Topics include AI-generated scripts, “self-healing” tests, and scaling browser automation.

Live demo and Q&A included.
https://bit.ly/4rlt4T5
##Drupal #Testing #Playwright #AI
Performant Labs Webinar – AI-Assisted Playwright Testing for Drupal on February 18, 2026
February 11, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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New CLI tool validates Drupal migration mappings before execution.

Victor Jimenez’s utility parses YAML, resolves plugins, and flags field mismatches early.

Prevents silent migration failures.
https://bit.ly/4reFvjE
##Drupal #Migrate #DevOps #OpenSource
Developer Releases CLI Tool to Validate Drupal Migration Mappings Before Deployment
A new open-source CLI utility aims to detect broken Drupal migration mappings before they reach production. Published by Victor Jimenez (VictorStackAI), the tool validates migration YAML files against source schemas and destination field definitions,...
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February 11, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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Can LLMs fairly assign Drupal core contribution credit?

Theodore Biadala’s experiment shows consistent bias toward code over governance and documentation work.

A governance question, not just a technical one.
https://bit.ly/3OAEgwv
##Drupal #AI #OpenSource #Governance
LLM Bias in Drupal Core Contribution Credit Attribution – Experiment by Theodore Biadala
February 11, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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A 10-year-old Drupal core issue is moving again—with help from AI.

Charles Tanton details how AI supported analysis, testing, and UI iteration, with human oversight.

A realistic look at AI-assisted contribution.
https://bit.ly/4tt1nsR
##Drupal #OpenSource #AI #DrupalCore
AI-Assisted Work Advances 10-Year Drupal Core Issue on Field Widget Ordering
A long-standing Drupal core issue affecting multi-value field widgets has moved forward after nearly a decade. In a detailed Tag1 case study, software engineer Charles Tanton documents how AI-assisted development helped refine a clean, configurable s...
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February 10, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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Composer blocking dependency updates in Drupal contrib modules?

Joe Shindelar @eojthebrave.bsky.social explains how path repositories enable local testing with newer libraries.

A practical workflow for module maintainers.
https://bit.ly/4a8yzyn
##Drupal #Composer #ModuleDevelopment #OpenSource
Using Composer Path Repositories to Test Dependency Updates in Drupal Modules
Working on a Drupal contrib module often requires testing changes against newer library versions than those allowed by published constraints. In a Drupalize.Me walkthrough, Joe Shindelar explains how Composer path repositories can be used to override...
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February 10, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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In an interview on Drupal.org, Pam Barone explains Drupal CMS 2.0’s shift beyond proof of concept.

Canvas and site templates focus on authoring workflows and faster site setup.

Incremental usability gains, not core changes.
https://bit.ly/3Zp3XCF
##Drupal #DrupalCMS #OpenSource #DX
Drupal CMS 2.0 Introduces Canvas and Site Templates in Shift From Proof of Concept
In a Drupal.org interview published on 3 February 2026, Drupal CMS Product Owner Pam Barone explains how the 2.0 release builds on the 1.0 proof of concept with two new additions: Canvas and site templates. The update focuses on improving authoring w...
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February 10, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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Aten Design Group hosts a webinar on using Drupal’s Metatag module in real workflows.

Jon Bowman focuses on editor vs developer responsibilities and configuration boundaries.

Free session, registration required.
https://bit.ly/46JDCTE
##Drupal #Metatag #ContentStrategy #Webinar
Aten Webinar – Leveraging the Drupal Metatag Module on February 11, 2026
February 10, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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Daniel Lemon at @amazeeio.bsky.social argues managed Drupal hosting is about operational risk transfer, not performance.

The case centers on dependency complexity, automated patching, and compliance tooling.

https://bit.ly/4aoiwv0
##Drupal #Security #DevOps #Hosting
Why Managed, Secure Drupal Hosting Is a Strategic Risk Move
amazee.io’s Daniel Lemon argues that fully managed, secure hosting should be treated as an operational risk transfer rather than as infrastructure outsourcing. The post highlights Drupal-specific risks, including dependency chain exposure and patch o...
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February 10, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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The call for sessions is now open for DrupalCamp Ottawa 2026.

The event takes place on 1 May 2026 in Ottawa, Canada, with 40-minute sessions planned.

Proposals are invited across development, UX, AI, performance, and community topics.

Read more:
https://bit.ly/3Mm5KVW
##DrupalCamp #CFS
Call for Sessions Now Open for DrupalCamp Ottawa 2026 – Submit by Deadline
February 10, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Mail Composer introduces a structured way to build multilingual HTML emails in Drupal.
The module replaces legacy hook-based mail logic with object-oriented workflows and Twig templates.

A developer-focused approach to cleaner, scalable email handling.

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https://bit.ly/4rN9vmB
Mail Composer Brings Structured Multilingual HTML Email Workflows to Drupal
Mail Composer introduces a code-first approach to sending multilingual HTML emails in Drupal, replacing legacy hook-based patterns with an object-oriented workflow. The module supports Twig-based templates, runtime overrides, and translation through ...
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February 10, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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Centarro is hosting a live webinar on building B2B portals with Drupal Commerce.
Learn how a single Drupal Commerce site can serve both B2B and B2C customers using configuration, not custom code.

📅 26 Feb 2026 | 15:30 UTC

Read more:
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##Drupal #DrupalCommerce #B2B
Webinar: Any Drupal Commerce Site Can Have a B2B Portal by Ryan SzramaCentarro. On Feb 26, 2026. Role-based pricing, B2B discounts, purchase order support, & Conf-based features in Drupal Commerce.
February 10, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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DDEV v1.25.0 @ddev.bsky.social is now available.

The release adds a Windows installer, XHGui profiling, and modern defaults like PHP 8.4.
A solid update for faster, more flexible local Drupal development.

Read more:
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##Drupal #DDEV #LocalDev #WebDevelopment
Promo for DDEV version 1.25.0. Highlights: new per-user Windows installer, default XHGui profiler, PHP 8.4, Node.js 24, MariaDB 11.8, and support for Debian Trixie and Docker Rootless environment.
February 10, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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Dripyard @dripyard.com has released version 1.1.0 for Drupal.

The update introduces a new Canvas-first layout architecture, expanded components, and accessibility improvements.

It also formalises deprecations to support clearer, more maintainable site building.

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Dripyard 1.1.0 – New Canvas Layout Architecture and Component Upgrades for Drupal
February 10, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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Editor’s Pick | Vol. 4 | Issue 6 is out.

This week’s newsletter rounds up major Drupal stories, platform updates, and community developments.

A snapshot of how open-source tools and infrastructure continue to evolve.

Read more:
https://bit.ly/3ZrYniY
##Drupal #OpenSource
Editor’s Pick Vol. 4 Issue 6 – Drupal Highlights and the Case for Open Source Infrastructure
February 10, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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Blökkli Editor v1.3.4 is now available.
The release adds runtime visibility controls, flexible edit paths, and a dark mode fix.
A focused update improving rendering logic and developer control.

Read more:
https://bit.ly/4r7Cnpu
##Drupal #HeadlessCMS #SiteBuilding #FrontendDev
Blökkli Editor v1.3.4: Runtime Visibility, Edit Path Prop, and Dark Mode Fix
February 9, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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Display Builder beta 2 is now available for Drupal.

The release adds layout plugin support, UI panel improvements, and a new tutorial video.
A step forward for visual layout and display building.

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##Drupal #SiteBuilding #LayoutBuilder #SDC
Display Builder Beta 2: New Features, Layout Plugin Support, and Tutorial Video for Drupal
February 9, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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Chris McGrath is applying Drupal’s modular philosophy to enterprise AI.

Oceanic assembles models, memory, and agents into no-code, production-ready systems.

A Drupal-inspired approach to composable AI infrastructure.

Read more:
https://bit.ly/3Mxqev1
##Drupal #AIArchitecture #NoCode #OpenSource
February 9, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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@dripyard.com has released Meridian, a new Drupal theme built with Single Directory Components.

Designed for flexibility, it works with Layout Builder, Paragraphs, and classic theming.

Read more:
https://bit.ly/4cijtHY
##Drupal #Theming #SDC
visual promo of Meridian, the new Drupal theme by Dripyard. Built with Single Directory Components and designed for compatibility with Layout Builder, Paragraphs, and traditional templates.
February 9, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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Vivek P R has released Search API Date Boost for Drupal.

The contrib module boosts search results using configurable date fields.

Useful for event-driven and time-sensitive Drupal 10 and 11 sites.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4qosC5e
##Drupal #SearchAPI #Drupal11 #SiteBuilding
Make Drupal Search Smarter Search API Date Boost module boosts upcoming and recent content using date logic—no code needed. Ideal for events and time-sensitive sites.
February 9, 2026 at 12:55 PM