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How to Optimize CI/CD Pipeline For Microservices Architecture manager2 Tue, 08/26/2025 - 17:45

Hey Golems` readers, and welcome! CI/CD is such a fantastic tool for software development. If you've ever dealt with microservices, you already know how painful a slow or bloated CI/CD pipeline can be. When working with microservices, every second spent compiling and adding steps to the pipeline just crushes productivity and increases technical debt. 

Now imagine that there are not one or two such services, but a few dozen. Each service runs independently, but they all need to sync up and work as one seamless mechanism! And let’s be real—without a well-optimized CI/CD pipeline, that’s just not going to happen. Microservices are freedom from one side and quite a challenge from the other, right? 

Governments around the world increasingly rely on Open Source software to power digital services that millions of people depend on every day. From national websites to public health systems, much of this infrastructure is built on tools that are freely available yet maintained by a small number of contributors with limited support. As Dries Buytaert, founder of Drupal, argues in his recent blog post, this growing dependency makes it urgent for governments to move from passive use to active contribution. The idea is not to replace the open, volunteer-driven nature of these projects but to ensure they are resilient, well-maintained, and able to serve the public reliably over time.

Dries outlines a compelling evolution of Open Source: starting with volunteers, expanding with commercial sponsorship, and now entering a phase where government stewardship is necessary. He points to examples like Denmark's national plan to adopt Open Source and Germany's investment through its Sovereign Tech Fund as signs of progress. Yet most governments still contribute very little, even when their digital infrastructure depends heavily on these projects. This imbalance leaves essential services vulnerable and places too much pressure on a small group of maintainers. The sustainability of the software that supports the public sector cannot be left to goodwill alone.

What is needed now is a shift in mindset and policy. Governments already invest in roads, schools, and utilities as part of their public mandate. Digital infrastructure should be treated the same way. Dries’s call to action is timely and clear: fund the people and projects that hold up the systems we rely on. Open Source has become public infrastructure in everything but name. It is time we support it with the seriousness and structure that public infrastructure requires.

INTERVIEW

• Colan Schwartz on Open Source and the Realities of Scaling with Drupal

DISCOVER DRUPAL

• Drupal AI Initiative Reaches $175,000 with 10 New Supporting Makers
• CiviCRM Now Offered on DrupalForge.org for Instant Site Deployment
• Drupal Association Invites Participation in 2025 Business Survey
• MCP Drupal Module 1.2.0-alpha1 Released: Brings Low-Code LLM Integration to Drupal
• Drupal AI Initiative Secures $300K and Announces 15 Makers to Drive AI Development
• Dries Buytaert Urges Governments to Fund Open Source as Essential Digital Infrastructure

EVENTS

• DrupalCamp Burkina Faso 2026 Scheduled for April in Ouagadougou
• Drupalers Association Pune Launches Fundraiser to Support DrupalCamp Pune 2025
• Booth Sponsorships Open for DrupalCon Vienna 2025
• Pacific Northwest Drupal Summit 2025 Session Schedule Released

ORGANISATION NEWS

• Acquia Announces Chris Tranquill as Chief Executive Officer

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, Bluesky, and Facebook. You can also join us on Drupal Slack at #thedroptimes.

Thank you, 
Sincerely,
Alka Elizabeth, 
Sub-editor, The DropTimes.

One of the first things I was taught when I started working with Drupal was "Never hack Core!" and this adage still holds in Drupal 11 as much as it did back in Drupal 7. This tutorial will will explain the correct way to apply as-yet unreleased bugfixes and features to Drupal core or a contrib module.

Prior knowledge

For the this article I will assume that you are familiar with:

• Composer and how to run its commands
• The concept of a patch and how to create or obtain one

Introduction

The package that enables patching is called Composer Patches (see cweagans/composer-patches). The best description of this packagecomes from the documentation:

A simple plugin for Composer that allows you to apply patches to your dependencies.

Installation

The Composer Patches package is installed in the same way as a Drupal module, the command is: composer require cweagans/composer-patches:^2.0

Define patches

Details of all required patches are described in the "extra" section of composer.json, e.g.:

{ [...],... Read more

Christopher McGrath, founder and CEO of Esteemed, discusses his journey from launching Celebrate Drupal to building an AI-driven human capital platform. In this interview with Alka Elizabeth for The DropTimes, he shares insights on Drupal’s shifting role in enterprise tech, the rise of coding agents, and what companies expect from developers in a changing job market.

If your content strategy is falling flat, UX research might be the missing piece. Read this blog about how the right UX research process (and team) can help you build user-first digital experiences.

Today we are talking about Drupal’s Event Platform, What’s new, and what’s to come with guest Martin Anderson-Clutz. We’ll also cover ECA Tamper as our module of the week.

For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/517

Topics

• What is Event Platform
• New Features and Multi-Event Architecture
• Event Platform Theme: Event Horizon
• Managing Contribution Time
• Event Platform Workflow Features
• Transitioning to Recipes
• Module Installation Challenges in Drupal
• Event Platform Installation and Configuration
• Performance Improvements and Core Installer Issues
• Modular Design and Recipe Mapping
• Content Migration and Recipe Utilization
• Event Platform Adoption and Community Feedback
• Future Features and Enhancements for Event Platform
• Getting Started with Event Platform
• How to Get Involved with Event Platform

Resources

• Event Platform Starter on Drupal Forge
• Blog post: Smart Menu Links: Drupal navigation with the power of Views
• Recap: My Return to Drupal GovCon 2025!!
• Cussing in Commits: Which Programming Language Inspires the Most Swearing?
• Recipe installer issue for modules in bulk
• Upgrade path

Guests

Martin Anderson-Clutz - mandclu.com mandclu

Hosts

Nic Laflin - nLighteneddevelopment.com nicxvan John Picozzi - epam.com johnpicozzi James Sansbury - tugboatqa.com q0rban

MOTW Correspondent

Martin Anderson-Clutz - mandclu.com mandclu

• Brief description:
  • Have you ever wanted a flexible way to manipulate the data being used in your ECA models? There’s a module for that
• Module name/project name:
  • ECA Tamper
• Brief history
  • How old: created in Apr 2022 by Jürgen Haas of Lake Drops
  • Versions available: 1.0.6 and 2.0.4, the latter of which supports Drupal 10.4 and 11
• Maintainership
  • Actively maintained
  • Security coverage
• Number of open issues: 6 open issues, none of which are bugs
• Usage stats:
  • 1,087 sites
• Module features and usage
  • For anyone who hasn’t used it before, Tamper is a generic plugin system for transforming data. It’s often used with migrations and Feeds, where you need to make sure incoming data matches the data type of the field where it will be stored. We actually covered Feeds Tamper as MOTW all the way back in episode #056
  • For ECA you can use tamper plugins with conditions, so a model can compare against a modified result. Or, you can use the tamper plugins with actions, storing the result as a token that can be for subsequent actions.
  • I ended up using ECA Tamper in the Event Platform for a model that sends out emails if an accepted session has not yet been confirmed by the author, and the session confirmation is a specific number of days out, for example 3 days away and one day away

Accessibility is the hallmark of a modern, responsible web. From user experience to ethical design (and often legal compliance), adhering to accessibility best practices for your Drupal site is no longer optional — it’s the gold standard. More and more organizations are embracing accessibility as a core part of their digital strategy.

 

Morpht is proud to join the Drupal AI Initiative as a Gold AI Maker, supporting the community in advancing AI for Drupal.

LastGuide is more than a knowledge hub, it’s a contributor-led platform designed to make practical self-sufficiency guides accessible to everyone. Rollin, the Montreal-based team behind its development, explains how they built it to stay flexible, scalable, and reliable while keeping the community at its core.

Let’s be honest: It’s not always easy to be part of a global community. And the last few years have made that clearer than ever.

The Drupal Community Working Group (CWG) is here to help create a more supportive and inclusive community for everyone. We uphold our Code of Conduct, and support community members navigating tough situations. We’re also working behind the scenes to build proactive systems of care and recognition. It’s challenging work, but it’s deeply meaningful.

We’re currently looking to expand our team.

Why now?

Because communities don’t just maintain themselves. They need caretakers. And the world we’re building today needs people who can hold complexity with care, especially in open source.

You might be a good fit if you:

• Stay calm under pressure, even when tensions run high.
• Are comfortable listening without rushing to fix.
• Know when to step forward - and when to take a break.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and trust within the community
• Believe in the kind of leadership that puts people first.

We know that strong communities are built on diverse lived experiences. We welcome volunteers who bring thoughtful insight from navigating exclusion, invisibility, or underrepresentation in open source or digital communities.

Job Roles:

• Community Health Team Member – Help develop and run initiatives like workshops, resources, and tools that strengthen communication and community well-being. This role is a pathway to deeper involvement with the CWG, including the Conflict Resolution Team.
• Conflict Resolution Team (CRT) Member – Guide community members through conflicts, mediate, and help uphold community standards. Ideal for those who have experience or interest in community care and support.

If this resonates with you, or if someone you know would be a great fit, please get in touch at drupal-cwg@drupal.org. A better community depends on people like you.

Join our Drupal Slack channel (#community-health) to connect with the community and check out our upcoming office hours to learn more.

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 1900 UTC

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The second major version of the Markdown Easy Drupal contrib module was released on August 17, 2025 and I'm quite pleased with how it turned out. The release has some new features, a simplified configuration, and a single minor bug fix. The original goal of the Markdown Easy module was to provide an easy-to-use, easy-to-maintain, and secure-by-default Markdown processor that is easily added to Drupal sites as a standard text filter. Version 1.0.0 of the module was released on September 2, 2023 and since then the module has had a single maintenance release and small, but loyal group of users. Major-est feature Version 2.0.0 of the module was initially driven by one major feature - the addition of a new Markdown flavor - this is our way of saying a preconfigured set of Markdown processor features . Version 1.0.0 shipped with Standard Markdown and GitHub-flavored Markdown . Version 2.0.0 introduces a new flavor: Markdown Smörgåsbord . Markdown Smörgåsbord includes everything available in

Enterprise B2B hydraulics distributor migrated 250,000+ products from Drupal 7 to 10 with zero downtime, achieving ~200ms page loads while preserving Parker Hannifin certifications and Solr-powered search.

Today, we are delighted to announce the addition of ten new Drupal AI supporting organisations, known as “Makers”. Now we have a total of $175,000 in funding, significantly strengthening the capacity to build on Drupal’s position as the best open-source AI-powered CMS.

Dominic De Cooman announces the new makers (opens in new window)

Being a Maker means more than providing funding.

Each agrees to allocate staff dedicated to advancing key areas of the initiative, ensuring that development can accelerate at pace and remain firmly aligned with the real-world of businesses, agencies, and marketers worldwide. With these new makers, at least 15 full-time staff are now dedicated to advancing Drupal AI.

The latest Drupal AI Makers (in alphabetical order):

• Anonymous sponsor (Gold)
• Axelerant (Gold)
• Elevated Third (Silver)
• ImageX (Silver)
• Joshi Consultancy Services (Gold)
• Morpht (Gold)
• QED42 (Gold)
• SeeD EM (Gold)
• Zivtech (Gold)
• Zoocha (Gold)

View the complete list of Drupal AI Makers.

What having new makers means

This is the largest single wave of AI Makers since the Drupal AI Initiative began. The combined funding and staff contributions mean:

• Faster delivery of core AI features for Drupal
• Better documentation, governance, and community enablement
• Stronger global representation from agencies across regions

With each new backer, our collective capacity grows. Together, we are shaping AI capabilities that are open, responsible, and designed to create real impact.

This new wave of makers reflects growing recognition of the importance of responsible, open-source AI tools in content management and digital experiences. We welcome further organisations that share this vision to join us in supporting the future of AI in Drupal.
Dominic De Cooman, Funding Lead, Drupal AI Initiative

Where will the sponsorship be invested?

• Core AI module development (Drupal AI 1.x roadmap)
• AI orchestration improvements and model-agnostic infrastructure
• Integration recipes for popular tools (RAG, content automation, search)
• AI page creation and optimization with Experience Builder
• Governance and community coordination
• Documentation, examples, and best practices

Agency leaders from across the Drupal community are uniting behind the Drupal AI Initiative, recognising both its strategic importance and its practical benefits. Their commitment reflects a shared belief that Drupal’s open approach can shape responsible AI while unlocking new opportunities for clients and accelerating innovation across the ecosystem.

We’re investing in Drupal AI to help build open, responsible AI—shaped by its users—for clients, the community, and Drupal’s future.
Glenn Hilton, CEO, ImageX

We are proud to support Drupal’s AI Initiative. It will extend Drupal’s open, extensible power and deliver the AI-driven B2B growth our clients are asking for.
Jeff Calderone, CEO, Elevated Third

Drupal AI embodies the power of collaboration to make advanced technology accessible, ethical, and impactful for all.
Jairo Pinzón, CEO, SeeD EM

We are joining forces with other certified Drupal partners to accelerate this initiative and elevate Drupal to the premier AI-enabled CMS platform.
Will Huggins, CEO, Zoocha

We're dedicated to the Drupal AI Initiative because we believe in empowering creators with cutting-edge tools. Our contribution is an investment in a smarter, more innovative future for the entire Drupal community.
Bhavin Joshi, Co-founder & CTO, Joshi Consultancy Services

As soon as we heard about the AI Initiative, we wanted to be involved. Drupal is a natural candidate for AI functionality, with so much content available to uplift and leverage.The AI Initiative will bring big wins for users, editors, owners, site builders and AI agents alike.
Murray Woodman, Managing Director, Morpht

What are the benefits of being an AI maker?

• Direct influence over the Drupal AI roadmap
• Early access to features and recipes
• Recognition on Drupal.org and in marketing campaigns
• Networking with other AI leaders in the Drupal ecosystem
• Contribution credit and community visibility

Discover how your organisation can become a maker too.

Further reading: Accelerating Innovation - Introducing the Drupal AI Initiative by The Drupal Association.
 

Component-based design (CBD) is a cornerstone in building scalable, maintainable, and efficient modern websites. It's a transformative methodology that aligns with Drupal's modular architecture and positions Drupal theming philosophy amongst the most recent best practices in architecting user interfaces.

At Vardot, handling responsive images effectively has been one of the main challenges we faced when building Drupal websites using Varbase. Traditional methods like CSS, image styles, or even the modern Responsive Image modules often involve time-consuming, repetitive tasks, and a lot of manual adjustments to configure the responsiveness of images across the whole website.

If you're using Varbase, you're already benefiting from a powerful and feature-rich Drupal distribution. Varbase is designed to streamline your Drupal projects, making it easier to build websites and web applications with all the essential tools and modules preconfigured. However, one of the most exciting aspects of Varbase is the flexibility it offers when it comes to theming.

Nowadays, NGOs and nonprofits need as much exposure as they can get. The days of local advertisements are beginning to wane. We are now in the digital age. The era of online and the Internet.

Despite all the disruption and technological advances that occurred over the past few years, the structure of higher education institutions and the state of academic curriculums are closer to what would be the case during the early stages of industrialization.

Editor’s Note -- This article was formerly listed as the Top 10 Websites Built with Drupal, and based on TopDrops.org. That site has since stopped updating, so we decided to pivot towards a new kind of value for our readers: the most surprising examples of Drupal-run sites.

Some of the world’s most influential businesses and organizations run their websites using Drupal: General Electric, eBay, The Economist, etc.