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Join the #PacificDrupalMeetup, a recurring virtual event scheduled for individuals in the Pacific time zone, but open to all time zones! Newcomers are encouraged to learn more, while experienced community members are invited to share their knowledge and support. For more details : https://lnkd.in/gm7JdXgD If you have any Drupal projects, initiatives, or events that need community support, please let us know via the ASK page on The Drop Times. https://lnkd.in/gRnqWUSF Let’s work together to elevate our community! #DrupalCommunity #DrupalMeetup #OpenSource #DrupalLearning #TechCommunity #DrupalForAll

Happy Day 3 of DrupalCon! Check out some reflections on #Drupal from our attendees at #DrupalConPortland: “DrupalCon Portland has been a great experience so far. One highlight was attending a presentation on building psychological safety with Individuals and Teams. This was an excellent talk about team building and creating a conducive employee environment and it touched on essential elements that can stifle teams, like conflict avoidance, burnout, turnover culture of blame, etc. As a member of the DEIA committee, this was especially useful information and helped highlight how we can better support growth by understanding some baseline contributing factors that need to be acknowledged, like socioeconomic background and disability status. I especially enjoyed reconnecting with past colleagues and hung out with the Black-in-Drupal group—which I am a part of, and I plan to get more involved in their drive to introduce more Black people to Drupal. I also made new connections with first-time attendees, advising them on what to expect and how to navigate the conference to get the most out of it.” -Patrick Koroma, Associate Director of Drupal “Something I noticed this DrupalCon was that when I went to my first session on accessibility, almost the entire room raised their hands self identifying as “intermediate” in accessibility knowledge. That is much higher than it was even 6 or 7 years ago!” -Jessica Straatmann, Back End Engineer #Drupal #DEIA #a11y #accessibility #culture #BlackInDrupal

DrupalCon is heading to #Atlanta, and we couldn't be more excited! DubBot is proud to be a sponsor of this outstanding event, the "biggest open-source event in North America." Early bird registration is open. https://lnkd.in/gnmcdSQb Once you've registered, take a few minutes to learn about DubBot’s Drupal module. This module allows you to optimize your website's accessibility and performance without leaving your #Drupal instance. https://lnkd.in/g_jEHRX3 #DrupalConAtlanta, #Accessibility

🚀 Drupal's Bounty Program Starshot Edition: A Bounty for Innovation 🌟 The Starshot Edition Bounty Program is here to supercharge contributions and reward innovation. This initiative aims to accelerate the development of cutting-edge features and encourage contributors to push the boundaries of what's possible with Drupal. With the Starshot Edition, it's not just about building; it's about innovating. Whether you're a developer, designer, or visionary, this groundbreaking program has a place for your creativity. Dive into the details and discover how you can be a part of shaping the future of Drupal! Find the link in the comments to learn more. with Drupal Association and Alejandro Moreno López #Drupal #Innovation #OpenSource #WebDevelopment #DrupalCommunity

A while back, I shared some thoughts about reaching outside of our community bubble to promote #Drupal to new audiences. (If you missed it, check it out here: https://lnkd.in/dEZXaVEP) This is something I’ve been advocating for quite some time, even back when I was a technical architect at Acquia. If we truly want #Drupal to grow, events like #Drupalcamp, #DrupalCon, #DrupalMountain or #DrupalCamping ... they are all fantastic places to grow and network—but let’s be honest, we’re often preaching to the choir. Back in 2023 we were at the Drupal Association promoting from the Drupal in #WebSummit Lisbon. The experience was very positive, but there are several reasons why promoting #Drupal there was not necessarily the most cost effective. It is a massive event, yes. But also… it is a massive event. The same advantage is a big disadvantage. I won’t go into the details, but let’s say that promoting in smaller events may be a lot more cost effective, it may attract the attention we need, and it may allow us to do small changes, measure them, and react and adapt in consequence. Today, I want to highlight an inspiring effort from a group of agencies who are taking this challenge head-on. Magnetic Point - Drupal Experts, Droptica, Direktpoint - Drupal, Flutter & Laravel - software house, and osWorkshop have been working together to promote Drupal beyond our community at events like Infoshare. Check out their announcement here, give them some social noise and the likes to give their initiative the visibility that it truly deserves. I hope... I know, this will be the first of many to come: https://lnkd.in/dvBSEVji Thanks Paweł [Paul] Dziennik for letting me know about this fantastic initiative, great stuff guys 💙 👏

𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐂𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 (Barcelona) 2024! 🌐   It was exciting to discuss how DrupalFit can enhance the Drupal experience through streamlined #support and maintenance with the community members. 🤝   Being part of conversations around #Drupal’s evolving landscape and how our platform is driving innovation in this domain highlighted the #potential for long term #success.   𝑾𝒆’𝒓𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝑫𝒓𝒖𝒑𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆! 🚀📈   #DrupalFit #DrupalConBarcelona #Drupal #Innovation #CommunityEngagement #Networking #WebDevelopment

I’m one of the candidates for DrupalSouth steering committee seat (voting closes Monday 4 Nov 2024). This is the last day to vote for me and see other candidates here: https://lnkd.in/gP_AN_qk In the meantime I had a good chat with the lovely people of The Drop Times. I’ll be posting some fragments of our conversation. Q: What do you think are the main barriers preventing more students from engaging with #Drupal, and how can these be addressed? A: There are a number of issues. In my opinion, the two main issues are: - Lack of up to date documentation. Number of teachers were confused with Drupal versioning and how to find up to date documentation. Imagine how students navigate this terrain! - Despite all the talk, Drupal is still an island. Academia is not always aware of Drupal’s strengths as a technology, often choosing from the more popular open source technologies or alternative enterprise technologies. 

Quick question for my network! I recently got a new job working for the library and was looking into what kind of tech roles they offer, and it looks like they are running Drupal with Twig. After doing a little bit of research, it looks like Drupal is pretty robust and used for large scale apps (or apps that need scalability). I want to pick up some skills with Drupal, but starting my own project feels silly because I don't really have any ideas for something that would necessarily need this stack. I'm curious if anyone knows of any open source projects that I could jump in on, or if anyone has created their own projects with Drupal? Any and all tips accepted! #Drupal #DevQuestion #DevAdvice #OpenSource

SparkFabrik is hosting 'Drupal: Driving Digital Experiences' on November 21st! 🚀 Explore how the upcoming #DrupalCMS release under the #Starshot Project is setting new standards for #digitalplatforms. Register now and be part of the future of digital experiences! For more details, find the link in the comments 👇 If you have any Drupal projects, initiatives, or events that need community support, please let us know via the ASK page on The Drop Times. Let’s work together to elevate our community! #Drupalevent #DigitalExperiences #Drupal

🌟 Calling all Drupal enthusiasts! 🌟 DrupalCon Barcelona 2024 invites you to showcase your most innovative Drupal projects! Whether you've excelled in design, functionality, or innovation, this is your chance to shine on one of the biggest stages for Drupal professionals. Submit your case studies and gain unparalleled exposure in front of an international audience, and who knows? Your project might just be the next big highlight! 🚀 Take this opportunity to demonstrate your expertise and contribute to the ever-evolving Drupal community. Details on how to submit your case studies can be found in the comments below! 👉 #DrupalConBarcelona2024 #Drupal #WebDevelopment #CaseStudies #TechConferences