Best Drupal News Podcasts (2025)

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#170 – Chris Reynolds on WordPress and Drupal: Differences and Similarities 48:10

3h ago48:10

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On the podcast today we have Chris Reynolds. He's a developer advocate at Pantheon, and we're talking about the similarities and differences between the WordPress and Drupal communities. Chris discusses Pantheon's dual focus on both platforms, their approaches to managed hosting, and community event structures. The conversation covers Drupal’s rece…

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DrupalBrief: TheWeeklyDrop # 681 - D7 Survival, Module Tips, and AI in DXPR 11:30

4d ago11:30

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Send us a text This episode highlights the latest issue of a popular weekly newsletter for the Drupal community, packed with curated updates on Drupal core developments, tutorials, videos, podcasts, and module releases. We spotlight key stories, including the upcoming Drupal 7 end-of-life and the importance of extended support, and explore job list…

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DrupalBrief: Local Tasks More module - A Minimalist Solution for Menu Chaos 12:26

5d ago12:26

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the newly released "Local Task More" Drupal module, designed to solve a long-standing UX challenge: cluttered local task tabs on content nodes. We talk about how this module introduces a clean, configurable way to manage task overflow by allowing site builders to hide less frequently used tabs, reorder the…

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#169 – Wes Tatters on the Evolution of Internet Communities and WordPress Open Source 44:11

5d ago44:11

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On the podcast today we have Wes Tatters, and he's here to discuss the evolution of the internet, from early tech days and community-building on platforms like CompuServe, to the emergence of open-source projects and the rise of WordPress. Wes reflects on the transition from closed platforms to owning content and highlights the importance, and chal…

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DrupalBrief: TheWeeklyDrop #680 – Core Updates, Community Insights, and Drupal 7 Support 16:02

8d ago16:02

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Send us a text In this episode, we break down highlights from the May 1st, 2025 issue of TheWeeklyDrop, a go-to newsletter for the Drupal community. We explore recent changes in core Drupal, including updates to hook implementations and the renaming of key modules. The discussion expands into notable articles, tutorials, and community content—from …

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DrupalBrief: Talking Drupal 499 - Contact Form Initiative for Drupal CMS 14:24

12d ago14:24

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Send us a text This podcast discusses the Contact Form Initiative, one of 14 core initiatives launched to make Drupal more competitive and user-friendly, particularly for marketing professionals. The initiative chose to leverage the powerful Webform module to create a simple contact form recipe for Drupal CMS, making it easy for users to add a pre-…

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#168 – Hari Shanker on Understanding and Showing WordPress Contributions 39:00

12d ago39:00

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In this episode, I talk with Hari Shanker about the thriving WordPress community in India, and the innovative WordPress Contribution Health Dashboards project. Hari discusses his background, the growth of WordPress among India’s youth, challenges in tracking contributions across teams, and the effort to build visual dashboards to help all contribut…

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#167 – Bud Kraus on Podcasting and Finding Inspiration in WordPress Stories 35:53

19d ago35:53

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On the podcast today we have Bud Kraus. He's a WordPress educator, content creator, and host of the “Seriously, BUD?” podcast. Bud shares his journey from web design to WordPress teaching, explaining what inspired his transition toward podcasting and content creation. We discuss Bud’s show format, tech stack, and why he values unexpected, personali…

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DrupalBrief: TheWeeklyDrop #679: Navigating Drupal's Latest Developments and Opportunities 12:37

24d ago12:37

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Send us a text This podcast delves into TheWeeklyDrop Issue #679, offering a curated summary of recent news and resources within the Drupal community. We discuss upcoming events like DrupalCon Atlanta and the 2025 Global Drupal Developer Survey, explore initiatives such as Drupal Starshot, and highlight announcements about core software updates. Ad…

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Drupal Brief : TalkingDrupal#498 - DOJ Accessibility Ruling 2025: Compliance Deadlines, Drupal Solutions, and Challenges 20:08

24d ago20:08

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Send us a text This podcast explores a recent ruling by the U.S. Department of Justice requiring state and local governments to make their websites and mobile apps accessible under WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines. Join the hosts of Talking Drupal and guest Josh Mitchell as they discuss what the new requirements mean for public sector organizations, how comp…

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#166 – Ryan Welcher on What’s New for Developers 42:42

26d ago42:42

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On the podcast today we have Ryan Welcher. This was recorded at WordCamp Asia in Manila, and centres upon his developer relations work with Automattic, and his popular "Block Developer Cookbook" workshop. We discuss some recent new features in WordPress Core, including the Block Bindings API, Plugin Template Registration API, and Data Views, as wel…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Designing Drupal CMS for Real Users: UX Insights from the Nonprofit Summit 18:59

1M ago18:59

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore key takeaways from a Nonprofit Summit discussion and a detailed presentation on user experience (UX) in the context of Drupal CMS. The conversation begins by demystifying the concept of “migrating” to Drupal CMS—clarifying that it functions as a pre-configured Drupal installation with bundled features know…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Government Summit ; Building Better Government Sites 18:09

1M ago18:09

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Send us a text This episode kicks off with insights from the Government Summit at DrupalCon, where agency leaders and developers share how public institutions are evolving their digital presence using Drupal. Case studies include the City of Rochester’s website redesign by Promet Source, Pantheon’s scalable open-source solutions for government, and…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Community, Governance, and Inclusion at the Drupal Community Summit 18:52

1M ago18:52

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Send us a text This episode captures highlights from the Drupal Community Summit, offering an inside look into the initiatives and conversations shaping the future of the Drupal open-source ecosystem. In the first segment, community leaders introduce the "New to Drupal" initiative, aimed at better onboarding experiences for newcomers, followed by a…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Transforming Healthcare with Drupal and AI 20:35

1M ago20:35

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Send us a text This episode covers highlights from the Healthcare Summit at DrupalCon 2025, where industry leaders shared how they're leveraging Drupal and AI to transform digital experiences in healthcare. Key segments include: Advent Health & Phase2 on personalizing patient experiences through a data-driven website refresh UCLA Health & Slalom sh…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta: Higher Ed Summit: AI, Redesigns, and Platform Innovations 19:32

1M ago19:32

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Send us a text This episode brings you highlights from the Higher Ed Summit at DrupalCon 2025, where leading universities and Drupal experts share how they’re transforming digital experiences in higher education. Hear from Arizona State University on using AI to enhance marketing and communications, and listen in on collaborative table talks with s…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Government Summit; Advancing Digital Accessibility 17:26

1M ago17:26

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Send us a text This Podcast captures the opening session of a Government Summit at DrupalCon, focusing heavily on digital accessibility. The initial speaker covers logistical announcements before introducing a panel of experts in web accessibility from various backgrounds, including Drupal core maintainers, agency specialists, and platform owners. …

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Achieving 90%+ Accessibility Compliance: GW's Digital Transformation Journey 17:49

1M ago17:49

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Send us a text This podcast episode explores how George Washington University (GW) achieved remarkable success in digital accessibility by embedding inclusive design principles into every stage of its web development and content creation process. Featuring insights from GW and Siteimprove representatives, the discussion highlights the university’s …

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DrupalBrief: Talking Drupal 497 - Exploring Drupal Forge and ECA VBO with Darren O 21:43

1M ago21:43

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Send us a text This podcast details Episode Talking Drupal (#497) that explores Drupal Forge, a new community-driven marketplace for ready-made Drupal sites. Guest Darren O, the project lead, joins the hosts to unpack the vision behind Drupal Forge—how it empowers users to launch, demo, and collaborate on Drupal projects with ease. The conversation…

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DrupalBrief: TheWeeklyDrop#678 - Drupal 11.2 Alpha, Composer UIs, and Community Insights 16:47

1M ago16:47

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Send us a text This podcast dives into the highlights of TheWeeklyDrop Issue 678, a Drupal-focused roundup curated by Bob Kepford. We explore the upcoming alpha release of Drupal 11.2, take a closer look at Composer UI options, and discuss the implications of continued Drupal 7 extended support and migration audits. The episode also unpacks key com…

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#165 – Aaron D. Campbell Why Open Standards and WordPress Matter 41:32

1M ago41:32

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On the podcast today we have Aaron D. Campbell, and we're here to talk about the significance of open standards and open source in the digital world. Aaron shares his 18-year journey contributing to WordPress, and expresses excitement about its future as an open, viable counterbalance to closed platforms. We discuss the history and current state of…

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DrupalBrief: TheWeeklyDrop#676 - Building the Future: Drupal’s Next Chapter from DrupalCon 2025 16:39

1M ago16:39

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Send us a text This podcast episode offers a comprehensive dive into the latest developments in the Drupal ecosystem, anchored by highlights from The Weekly Drop: Issue 676 and the DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 keynote. We explore: 🛰️ The momentum behind the Starshot initiative and the official launch of Drupal CMS 🛠️ A deep look at the new Experience Bui…

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DrupalBrief: Talking Drupal 496 - Getting Back to Drupal Basics 11:29

1M ago11:29

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Send us a text Talking Drupal #496 features a discussion about the need to refocus on Drupal basics at community events to attract and retain newcomers, with guest Mike Anello sharing his perspective on this issue. The podcast episode also covers the Entity Reference Override module as the module of the week, explaining its functionality for custom…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Building A Better Authoring Experience 20:38

1M ago20:38

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Send us a text In this episode, Greg Dunlap presents a compelling case for rethinking how we design content management systems—not from the perspective of developers or end users, but from the often-overlooked viewpoint of content creators. In his talk, "Building A Better Authoring Experience," Dunlap argues that a great editorial experience is ess…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - 4 Big Ideas in UX and Content Strategy 18:38

1M ago18:38

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Send us a text In this episode, Suzanne Dergacheva of Evolving Web brings a strategic lens to UX and content strategy in her presentation, "Stop Chasing Trends: Building Sustainable, User-Centered Web Experiences." She challenges developers, designers, and strategists to look beyond flash-in-the-pan web trends and root their decisions in deep user …

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - DrupalCon Atlanta 2025: Keynote - The Future of Drupal CMS 19:18

1M ago19:18

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Send us a text This PODCAST dives into the keynote presentation from DrupalCon Atlanta 2025, spotlighting the ongoing evolution and exciting future of the Drupal CMS. The keynote celebrates the success of the Starshot initiative and the official launch of Drupal CMS, highlighting fresh features and increasing community engagement. A major focus is …

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Accessible Slideshows 16:53

1M ago16:53

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Send us a text In this episode, accessibility advocate Amy June dives deep into the critical importance of making digital slideshows and images accessible from the ground up. She challenges the notion that accessibility is an add-on, framing it instead as a fundamental user right. Through practical examples and clear guidance, Amy June walks us thr…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Containerless Dev environments for Drupal development with Nix 22:39

1M ago22:39

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Send us a text In this episode, developer John Locke delves into the power of using Nix for Drupal development. He breaks down how Nix—both a functional programming language and a package manager—solves the problem of inconsistent dev environments by ensuring reproducibility and simplicity. Key concepts such as flakes and development shells are int…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Design systems, the Drupal way 19:16

1M ago19:16

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore an ambitious new vision for Drupal’s front-end development experience. The speaker introduces a YAML-driven approach that empowers developers to define UI components and styling declaratively—bridging the gap between design systems and Drupal’s traditionally back-end-centric architecture. Central to this t…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Using LLM technology to actually build useful applications. 19:10

1M ago19:10

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Send us a text In this episode, Kristof Ringleff takes the stage at DrupalCon to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the Drupal content management system. He delves into current AI-powered features like automated content generation, alt text creation for images, and SEO analysis—tools already enhancing editorial workflows. Looking a…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - How we are building AI into Drupal CMS 19:47

1M ago19:47

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Send us a text This podcast features Jamie, co-founder of Freely Give, as he introduces the groundbreaking Drupal CMS AI agents module. Far surpassing basic content generation, these agents are designed to perform dynamic site modifications and automate complex tasks. Jamie walks listeners through the module’s versatile architecture—built with an a…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - AI Won’t Steal Your Job But It Will Make You and Your Clients Unstoppable 21:21

1M ago21:21

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Send us a text This podcast features Fabian Franz and Marco Molinari from Tech 1 as they explore the real-world integration of artificial intelligence in Drupal development. They emphasize that AI is not here to replace developers but to amplify their productivity and precision. Through compelling case studies, the speakers reveal how their team us…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Creating Drupal’s New Default Design System 16:32

1M ago16:32

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Send us a text This podcast explores the creation of a new default design system for Drupal’s Experience Builder, led by the team at Media Current. The speakers unpack the vision behind this initiative—developing a user-friendly, consistent toolkit that empowers site owners and content creators to build with ease. The episode covers the evolution o…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Drupal Next Gen Navigation - Enhanced Admin UI and better UX 17:21

1M ago17:21

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Send us a text This podcast explores the evolution of Drupal’s new administrative navigation, focusing on significant improvements in user interface (UI) and user experience (UX). The speakers recount the journey from an experimental module to its inclusion in Drupal core and Drupal CMS, shedding light on key design decisions, challenges, and miles…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Creating Composer aware modules 23:36

1M ago23:36

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Send us a text This podcast dives into the Drupal core’s experimental Package Manager module, which introduces a robust API for performing Composer operations directly within a Drupal site. The speaker walks through how developers can build Composer-aware modules using this tool, covering core concepts such as staging environments, event handling, …

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Don't put it all on the homepage! 16:04

1M ago16:04

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Send us a text This podcast features Dan Morard’s insightful presentation on designing effective and user-friendly website homepages. Drawing analogies to well-organized physical environments, Morard warns against the digital “monsters” of homepage design—like overwhelming navigation, excessive content, and unclear audience targeting. He shares pra…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Black in Drupal Lunch 17:42

1M ago17:42

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Send us a text This podcast captures highlights from the Black in Drupal Lunch event—a vibrant gathering centered on elevating Black voices within the Drupal community. The episode opens with welcoming remarks and sponsor acknowledgements, then transitions into a rich discussion about contributing to Drupal through documentation, design, marketing,…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Building High Performance Search Experiences with Solr and Drupal 20:46

1M ago20:46

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Send us a text This podcast dives into enhancing Drupal’s search capabilities with Apache Solr, featuring a presentation by Ishika Naznin. Learn how integrating Solr with Drupal helps overcome the limitations of the core search system by enabling advanced features like faceted search, improved performance, and greater scalability. The episode walks…

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#164 – Milana Cap on the Interactivity and HTML APIs, and Their Enormous Potential 40:49

1M ago40:49

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On the podcast today we have Milana Cap, and she's here to talk about her presentation at WordCamp Asia in Manila, titled "WordPress gems for developers: fresh new features you'll actually want to use." Milana, a WordPress Engineer at XWP from Serbia, discusses the significance of the Interactivity API and HTML API in modern WordPress development. …

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Community Working Group Roundtable 19:29

1M ago19:29

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Send us a text This podcast features a roundtable discussion with the Drupal Community Working Group, focusing on the health of the Drupal community and efforts in conflict resolution. The speakers dive into their roles in managing conflicts, upholding the Drupal code of conduct, and creating a welcoming environment for all. They distinguish betwee…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Drupal Recipes Initiative Update 23:59

1M ago23:59

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Send us a text This podcast delivers an in-depth update on the Drupal Recipes Initiative, breaking down what recipes are, how they work, and how they differ from modules and install profiles. Listeners will learn about the core APIs that power recipes—like config actions, config checkpoints, and default content—as well as new features introduced si…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Documentation Iniatives for Starshot and drupal org 17:31

1M ago17:31

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Send us a text This podcast explores the current state and future of Drupal’s documentation with Joe Shindelar. In this episode, Joe addresses the challenges in how Drupal's documentation is perceived and outlines ongoing efforts to improve it across both the Drupal CMS and the broader drupal.org ecosystem. He highlights the strengths and weaknesse…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta : First Time Contributor Workshop 31:50

1M ago31:50

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Send us a text This podcast offers a comprehensive introduction to contributing to the Drupal open-source project. Whether you're a developer, writer, translator, or community enthusiast, you'll discover multiple ways to get involved beyond just writing code. Learn how to take your first steps—like creating a Drupal.org account, joining the Drupal …

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta: Experience Builder is coming - Are you ready? 16:05

1M ago16:05

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Send us a text This Podcast details a YouTube presentation introducing Experience Builder, a new initiative within the Drupal CMS. Led by Lao Tim from Acquia, Experience Builder aims to simplify website building for non-developers by bridging the gap between restrictive themes and complex coding. It focuses on a component-centric approach, allowing…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Ripple Makers Roundtable 17:54

1M ago17:54

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Send us a text This podcast features a roundtable discussion with Drupal Association staff as they delve into the Ripple Makers program—formerly known as individual membership. The episode explores how this initiative supports sustainable individual giving to advance the Drupal project’s mission and long-term health. Key themes include improving do…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta : Drupal Workspaces - Revolutionizing Content Staging and Workflows 20:57

1M ago20:57

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Send us a text This Podcast explains the Drupal Workspaces module, a core feature that allows content creators and site builders to stage and preview content changes directly on a live Drupal website. Presenter Matt West from Forum One details how Workspaces streamlines content workflows by providing a safe, private editing environment that elimina…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Shaping the Future of Drupal 19:19

1M ago19:19

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Send us a text This Podcast documents a presentation on how design thinking and collaboration are shaping Drupal's Experience Builder. The speakers, senior product designers, explain their user-centered design journey, emphasizing principles, strategy, and processes. They illustrate how understanding user pain points and employing methodologies lik…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Crafting Custom GA4 Reports in Looker Studio for Website Success 23:43

1M ago23:43

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Send us a text This Podcast details a workshop session, presented at DrupalCon, that guides attendees in crafting custom reports using Looker Studio with Google Analytics 4 (GA4) data to gain deeper website insights. Cameron Panesi from Sandstorm Design leads the session, explaining how to overcome the perceived limitations of GA4's built-in report…

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DrupalBrief: DrupalCon Atlanta - Lessons Learned Creating a Drupal Product for Member Orgs 22:11

1M ago22:11

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Send us a text This Podcast details a presentation about Member Platform, a community initiative built using Drupal. The speaker, JD Leonard, outlines the project's origin, stemming from his experience managing a local neighborhood association with outdated systems. The core aim of Member Platform is to provide a Drupal-native ecosystem of tools sp…

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DruplaBrief: DruppalCon Atlanta - The Future of Drupal Theming - AI, Experience Builder, and Beyond 28:10

1M ago28:10

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Send us a text This Podcast details a youtube presentation that features Mike Herchel, a Drupal core contributor, discussing the future of Drupal theming, with a focus on single directory components (SDC) and the upcoming Experience Builder. Herchel outlines the evolution of Drupal theming, highlighting advancements like Twig and the new icon API. …

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