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May 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
As much as I love using AI to write code, nothing beats using a command to generate some scaffolding code.

It's easier and requires less typing.

Once you have the scaffolding code in place, then use AI.

Use "drush generate" to start things off, vist.ly/3y6mq

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July 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Talking Drupal 557 features Oliver Davies on the Test-Driven Drupal eBook.

The episode separates automated testing from TDD and warns that coverage alone does not prove test quality.

https://bit.ly/4a7g4Kq
##Drupal #Testing #TDD #DrupalDev
Talking Drupal 557 Covers Oliver Davies’ Test-Driven Drupal eBook
Automated testing gives Drupal developers a way to check whether code still works after future changes, but useful test coverage depends on judgment, not only metrics. Talking Drupal episode 557 uses Oliver Davies’ Test-Driven Drupal eBook to examine...
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June 19, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Specbee’s Pragathi K explains Drupal render cache metadata and production checks.

The guide covers cache keys, contexts, tags, max-age, debugging, and Redis or Memcache for high-traffic sites.

https://bit.ly/49R4T8w
##Drupal #DrupalDev #Performance
Specbee Guide Explains Drupal Render Cache Metadata, Debugging, and Performance Checks
Specbee’s guide on Drupal render cache explains how cache metadata controls whether rendered elements are reused, varied, or invalidated. The article covers cache keys, contexts, tags, and max-age, along with a custom block example and production che...
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June 12, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Weekly Drupal published a detailed overview of Drupal Page Cache and anonymous traffic performance.

The article explains cache metadata, reverse proxies, CDN integration and operational caching challenges in production Drupal environments.

https://bit.ly/4fAbgjW
##Drupal #Caching #DrupalDev
Drupal Page Cache Overview Explains Performance Benefits for Anonymous Users
A new Drupal-focused explainer by saroj examines how Page Cache improves performance for anonymous traffic by storing and serving fully rendered HTML responses. The article outlines how Drupal’s caching layer interacts with cache metadata, reverse pr...
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May 21, 2026 at 4:48 PM
A recent TD Cafe episode explored Drupal caching layers, cache invalidation, and render pipeline behaviour with Matt Glaman and Nic Laflin.

The discussion covered cache tags, BigPipe, CDN workflows, and distributed caching environments.

https://bit.ly/4whNZt4
##Drupal #WebPerformance #DrupalDev
TD Cafe Episode Explores Drupal Caching Layers and Cache Invalidation
Caching layers, cache invalidation, and Drupal’s render pipeline were discussed in TD Cafe episode 016, where Matt Glaman joined Nic Laflin to examine Drupal’s caching architecture and Glaman’s new book, Understanding Drupal: A Complete Guide to Cach...
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May 13, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Joan Catala demonstrates a Drupal 11 custom module for a random quote block.

The tutorial replaces deprecated PHP-in-database patterns with a secure block plugin approach.

https://bit.ly/4salFGF
##Drupal #Drupal11 #DrupalDev
Building a Random Quote Block with a Custom Drupal 11 Module
Running PHP directly from the database is no longer considered safe in modern Drupal. Joan Catala shows how a small custom Drupal 11 module can replace the old PHP Filter approach by creating a block that dynamically displays random phrases.
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March 17, 2026 at 3:13 PM
George Bonnici-Carter highlights Drupal Recipes for faster site setup.

Recipes package modules and configuration into reusable solutions, helping developers deploy features like AI media and workflows quickly.

https://bit.ly/3Pdsp8g
##Drupal #DrupalDev #WebDevelopment
Community Drupal Recipes That Save Hours of Configuration
George Bonnici highlights how emerging Drupal recipes are packaging complex configurations—payments, AI media tagging, and automation—into reusable commands that simplify site building and reduce setup time.
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March 17, 2026 at 2:45 PM
DDEV 1.25.1 adds a validation check for Docker Buildx.

Systems without Buildx version 0.17.0 or later may encounter errors when running ddev start.

https://bit.ly/4lv9sK5
##Drupal #DDEV #DrupalDev #OpenSource
March 16, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Dripyard @dripyard.com contributors will lead training and sessions at DrupalCon Chicago 2026.

Topics include Single Directory Components, Drupal Canvas theming workflows, and building reusable Drupal site templates.

https://bit.ly/4uuFpWT
##Drupal #DrupalCon #DrupalDev #OpenSource
March 16, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Gemini Provider 1.0.1-rc1 has been released for the Drupal AI ecosystem.

The update introduces multimodal capabilities including image generation, speech processing, and structured responses.

https://bit.ly/40CDyBQ
##Drupal #DrupalAI #DrupalDev #OpenSource
March 16, 2026 at 6:36 AM
FlowDrop UI Agents has entered alpha for Drupal.

The module introduces a visual editor for designing AI agent workflows using the Modeler API.

https://bit.ly/4s8Yj46
##Drupal #DrupalAI #DrupalDev #OpenSource
March 13, 2026 at 6:17 PM
A new Drupal architecture article explores hardening JSON:API for headless platforms.

The solution uses a custom normaliser to handle missing entity references and prevent API failures.

https://bit.ly/40uhI3w
##Drupal #HeadlessDrupal #JSONAPI #DrupalDev
Hardening Drupal JSON:API for Reliable Headless Platforms
Victor Jimenez shares how strengthening Drupal’s JSON:API layer prevented critical failures in a decoupled travel platform and ensured stable communication between Drupal and a React-based frontend.
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March 13, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Drupal has supported built-in image lazy loading since Drupal 9.1.

The system automatically adds the loading="lazy" attribute to images, improving page speed by loading media only when it enters the viewport.

https://bit.ly/4b9LFMp
##Drupal #DrupalDev #WebPerformance #OpenSource
Drupal Lazy Loading Explained: Built-In Image Performance Features Since Drupal 9.1
Lazy loading allows web pages to defer loading images and media until they are needed in the user’s viewport. A recent article by Kannan Nadar for Specbee explains how Drupal integrates lazy loading natively starting with version 9.1 and outlines add...
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March 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Drupal core has set the Navigation module as the default admin interface for new installations.

The change replaces the long-standing Toolbar module in the Standard profile and recipes.

https://bit.ly/40yUSaS
##Drupal #DrupalCore #DrupalDev #OpenSource
March 13, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Drupal AI 1.3.0 has been released with its largest feature expansion yet.

The update introduces AI Guardrails, editorial field widget actions, and OpenTelemetry observability for monitoring AI activity in Drupal.

https://bit.ly/3P5deOi
##Drupal #DrupalAI #DrupalDev #OpenSource
March 13, 2026 at 2:05 PM
AI helped streamline a maintenance task in Drupal’s Metatag module.

Contributor Sammy Gituko used AI-assisted research to identify broken documentation links and replace them with reliable sources.

https://bit.ly/4dgvH4i
##Drupal #DrupalDev #OpenSource #AI
How AI Helped Fix Broken Links in Drupal’s Metatag Module
Sammy Gituko explains how AI-assisted research helped identify and replace broken documentation links in Drupal’s Metatag module, turning a tedious maintenance task into a faster and more reliable workflow.
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March 12, 2026 at 7:03 PM
A new Drupal automation pattern links migrations, AI metadata, and search indexing.

Ron Ferguson’s Automated Librarian series shows how adding a PDF to a directory can trigger a full Drupal document ingestion pipeline.

https://bit.ly/4bFAhI7
##Drupal #DrupalDev #AI #Search
How Drupal Can Automate Document Ingestion with AI, Migrations, and Search
Ron Ferguson describes how a Drupal-based pipeline can automate document ingestion from file drop to searchable content. In the final instalment of his Automated Librarian series, he shows how migrations, AI-driven metadata enrichment, and search ind...
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March 12, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Drupal core has introduced an experimental Admin theme.

The change merges the contributed Gin admin interface with the Claro theme foundations to streamline development of Drupal’s administrative experience.

https://bit.ly/4lmqxpu
##Drupal #DrupalCore #DrupalDev #OpenSource
March 12, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Peter Wolanin will present a session on Drupal’s Plugin API at DrupalCamp NJ 2026.

The talk explains how Drupal plugins enable reusable functionality, with examples from YAML configuration, PHP code, and simple custom plugins.

https://bit.ly/3Pwet9b
##Drupal #DrupalCamp #DrupalDev #OpenSource
March 11, 2026 at 9:27 PM
AI Content Migrate explores how AI can assist Drupal migration projects.

The module analyses legacy pages to suggest content models and field mappings before migrations run through Drupal’s standard Migrate system.

https://bit.ly/4bjiepI
##Drupal #DrupalMigration #AI #DrupalDev
AI Content Migrate: Using AI to Speed Up Drupal Migrations
Riccardo Paradisi explains how an AI-assisted Drupal module developed by Raffaele Chiocca aims to reduce the most time-consuming part of content migrations: analysing and mapping legacy structures.
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March 11, 2026 at 5:43 PM
FlowDrop 1.0.0-beta1 has been released for Drupal.

The workflow automation framework now enters stabilisation with a frozen public API as maintainers prepare for the first stable 1.0 release.

https://bit.ly/4b5xoAk
##Drupal #OpenSource #Automation #DrupalDev
March 11, 2026 at 4:41 PM
CleanTalk released Anti-Spam module 9.7.0 for Drupal, fixing a cross-site scripting issue reported in SA-CONTRIB-2026-014. The update also improves Spam FireWall handling, stability, and PHP 8.4 compatibility.

https://bit.ly/4lhABju
##Drupal #DrupalSecurity #DrupalDev #OpenSource
March 10, 2026 at 6:09 PM
The Scarfolk demo theme for @localgovdrupal.bsky.social has been redesigned five years after its release. Mark Conroy @mark.ie updated the visuals and streamlined theme code to better demonstrate the platform’s capabilities.

https://bit.ly/4bzfEgO
##Drupal #LocalGovDrupal #DrupalDev #OpenSource
March 10, 2026 at 5:31 PM
A CodeLift analysis by Niels de Feyter explains how random configuration UUIDs disrupted a Drupal 7 to Drupal 10 migration workflow. Fresh installs generated thousands of config diffs, breaking Git-based validation.

https://bit.ly/3PcSxQp
##Drupal #DrupalMigration #DrupalDev #OpenSource
Random Config UUIDs Break Iterative Drupal 7-to-10 Migration Workflows
A Drupal migration project reported 2,525 configuration files appearing changed after a reinstall, despite identical migration logic and data. The only difference was regenerated configuration UUIDs, highlighting a limitation in reinstall-driven deve...
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March 9, 2026 at 6:36 PM