Today we are talking about AI News,Drupal Hooks, and Drupal 11. We'll also cover Webform Scheduled Tasks as our module of the week. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/526 Topics AI in News Anchoring Drupal Hooks and Themes Adoption of Object-Oriented Modules Challenges with Theme Hook Orders Understanding Hook Ordering in Modules S…

Today we are talking about Drupal for Designers, site builder certifications, and getting more designers in Drupal with guests Dave Pickett & Kelly Smith. We'll also cover Sitewide Alert as our module of the week. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/525 Topics Designing for Drupal: Challenges and Insights Site Builder Certification …

Today we are talking about Single Directory Components, Leveling up your skills, and How DrupalEasy can help with our guest Mike Anello. We'll also cover Markdown Easy as our module of the week. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/524 Topics Discussion on Single Directory Components Drupal Easy's Training Programs Light Bulb Moments…

Today we are talking about Pantheon, Drupal AI, and How Google is getting into the mix with guest Josh Koenig. We'll also cover AI Image Alt Text as our module of the week. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/523 Topics Josh Koenig on AI in Personal Use Pantheon's AI Integration The Role of Proof of Concepts in Development AI's Impa…

Today we are talking about the New Contribution Records System, how it's changed, and what you may need to do differently with guests Fran Garcia-Linares & Tim Lehnen. We'll also cover Config Notify as our module of the week. This episode is sponsored by Amazee.ai For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/522 Topics Understanding the Cont…

Today we are talking about Tugboat, What it does, and how it can super charge your ci/cd process with guest James Sansbury. We'll also cover ShURLy as our module of the week. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/521 Topics Celebrating 20 Years with Drupal Introduction to Tugboat Comparing Tugboat with Other Solutions Tugboat's Unique…

In this episode, we are joined by special guests Mike Herchel and Andy Giles, founders of Dripyard. Dripyard is a premium Drupal theme designed to reduce the cost of ownership and enhance the developer experience for modern Drupal projects. Mike and Andy share insights into their motivation behind launching Dripyard, the detailed work that goes int…

Send us a text This podcast introduces the concept of micro apps within Drupal using Svelte and Vite to create dynamic front-end experiences. The speaker highlights Svelte's ease of use for JavaScript developers and Vite's benefits for an improved developer experience, such as hot module reloading. The core idea is to integrate independent, focused…

Send us a text This podcast is from a YouTube video, presented by John from Digital Polygon and uploaded by Drupal 4 Gov, focuses on the transformation of web experiences by AI chat agents, shifting from traditional search to conversational "asking." The speaker traces the evolution of the web from static pages to the social web, and into the emerg…

Join John and Steve as they delve into the intricacies and challenges of maintaining Drupal modules, comparing experiences with WordPress, and sharing their journey in making web development more accessible. They discuss their personal stories, the learning curve in module development, balancing user experience, and the importance of contributing b…

Today we are talking about DrupalCon Vienna, what we can expect, and any surprise updates with guests Cristina Chumillas, Antonella Severo, and Catherine Tsiboukas. We'll also cover Recipe Tracker as our module of the week. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/519 Topics When is DrupalCon Vienna What types of sessions will be there A…

Send us a text The Podcast explores Ollama, an open-source platform enabling local execution of large language models (LLMs), and its application within Drupal development. It highlights the importance of licensing for truly open-source models, distinguishing between fully open, partially open, and open-weight options. The text then illustrates pra…

Send us a text This Podcast offers an introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs), explaining them as advanced autocomplete systems that predict the next word based on vast amounts of text. It distinguishes between the expensive training phase of LLMs, where models learn from the entire internet, and the cheaper inference stage, where they process…

Send us a text This Podcast introduces a Drupal module designed to integrate AI-powered chatbots, focusing on enhancing user experience and efficiency for organizations, particularly within government contexts. It explains how this tool facilitates quick creation of responsible generative AI chatbots by leveraging AWS Bedrock. The presentation high…

Send us a text This Podcast introduces GovCMS US, a new initiative designed to standardize and streamline the development of government websites in the United States. The core problem GovCMS US addresses is the redundant effort and high costs agencies face by repeatedly building similar digital solutions from scratch, unlike the established systems…

Send us a text The Podcast is from a YouTube video by Michael, the founder of Amazio and AI, discussing the company's approach to open-source, global, and privacy-first AI infrastructure. Michael explains how Amazio AI provides Large Language Models (LLMs) and Vector Databases as two key services, emphasizing the importance of the latter for effici…

Today we are talking about Drupal Canvas, What it is, and when we can use it with guest Lauri Timmanee. We'll also cover Starshot Demo Design System as our module of the week. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/518 Topics What is Drupal Canvas The Evolution and Future of Drupal Canvas Building with Drupal Canvas: Components and Tem…

Join John and Chris for an engaging conversation as they dive into the latest developments in Drupal CMS, including the analytics recipe installation and upcoming features for Project Browser. They also discuss the challenges and strategies of thriving with ADHD, the impact of AI in web development, and personal stories from summer activities to tr…

Send us a text This Podcast is generated from a presentation at Drupal GovCon 2025, "From Uncertainty to Direction: Turning Disruption into Opportunity,"that features Ed Gordon from Polaris Solutions LLC, who discusses the critical role of organizational alignment—specifically people, processes, and portfolios—in navigating disruptive environments.…

Send us a text The "Keep Your Database Clutter Free: Use Views CSV Source!" video by "Drupal 4 Gov" introduces a Drupal module that allows users to display data from CSV files directly within their website using Drupal Views, rather than storing it in the database. The presenter, a Drupal lead for JSI, emphasizes how this reduces database bloat and…

Send us a text This Podcast Is generated from a Drupal GovCon 2025 session, presented by Sarah and Aparna, is less of a formal presentation and more of an open conversation about leveraging human-centered design and responsible AI in federal digital services. While they used AI to help create their slides, the presenters are sharing their personal …

Send us a text This podcast is generated from Drupal GovCon 2025 presentation that introduces Drupal CMS, highlighting its user-friendly installation and enhanced features driven by the Starshot initiative. Key innovations explored include the Experience Builder, a visual drag-and-drop tool for content creation with live previews and reusable compo…

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 Contr…

Send us a text This Podcast features a discussion with guest Theresa Espinach, focusing on Drupal CMS analytics and recipes. The conversation explores the Field Data module, a new tool for reviewing content field data, particularly useful for migrations, and its simple export capabilities. A significant portion of the discussion centers on Espinach…

Send us a text This Podcast features a discussion with Jacob Rockowitz, a Drupal consultant, about his new Field Data module. This module allows users to review all data within specific fields on Drupal content types, aiding in tasks like content audits and migrations. It provides a report that lists fields and their usage, with the ability to expo…

Today we are talking about Drupal CMS Analytics, Recipes, and how to use both with guest Dharizza Espinach. We'll also cover Field Data as our module of the week. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/516 Topics Drupal CMS Analytics Track Balancing Personal and Work Contributions Planning and Estimating Contributions Team Effort and C…

Send us a text This Podcast is from TheWeeklyDrop issue 694, that serves as a comprehensive resource for Drupal enthusiasts and professionals. It features headlines on significant developments like "Drupal CMS 2.0," articles covering topics from data migration to accessibility, and various tutorials on integrating new functionalities. The issue als…

Send us a text This Podcast explores a Drupal module called Refreshless, which aims to enhance user experience by selectively updating parts of a webpage without a full refresh, creating an application-like feel. This module, initially created in 2016 and now maintained by Ambient Impact, uses JavaScript and the HTML5 history API to provide smooth …

In this episode, Martin and Jürgen dive deep into the concept of modular API, ECA and more. Jürgen shares insights from Dev Days in Lubin, key improvements in ECA 3.0, and the exciting potential of leveraging the BPMN interface for AI. The conversation also addresses future aspirations for ECA. Additionally, Jürgen and Martin share their personal t…

Send us a text This podcast discusses AI with amazee.ai, focusing on how AI can be privacy-focused within the Drupal ecosystem. The conversation centers around Amazi AI's approach to providing AI services that emphasize data privacy, allowing users to control data storage locations and ensuring prompts are not stored for training. The podcast also …

Today we are talking about AI, How it can be privacy focused, and What amazee.ai is doing to help with guest Michael Schmid. We'll also cover LiteLLM AI Provider as our module of the week. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/515 Topics Privacy Concerns with AI Amazee's Privacy-Focused AI Solutions Foundation Models and Their Importa…

Send us a text This Podcast features an edition of "TheWeeklyDrop" which is a newsletter focused on Drupal news, resources, and community updates, dated July 31st, 2025. It highlights significant announcements like new contribution record systems and the 2025 Board Election results for the Drupal Association, thanking outgoing members for their ser…

Send us a text This podcast centers on the integration of HTMX into Drupal, an open-source content management system. The hosts and guests, including Carson Gross, creator of HTMX, and Sean Duncan, a Drupal Core Ajax maintainer, discuss what HTMX is—a hypermedia-oriented front-end library that generalizes the ideas of links and forms to enable dyna…

Send us a text This episode covers highlights from TheWeeklyDrop Issue 692, a comprehensive roundup of news and resources for the Drupal community curated by Bob Kepford. We discuss the latest DrupalCon updates and calls for speakers, explore sponsored insights like OPTASY’s migration audit services, and dive into technical articles on AI initiativ…

Send us a text This podcast episode of Talking Drupal features Colleen Clarkson, COO of BlendMe Inc., for an in-depth conversation on the shifting dynamics of remote work. Exploring why some companies are pushing employees back to the office, the discussion uncovers the political, financial, and real estate drivers behind these decisions—often disc…

Send us a text This podcast explores the July 17th, 2025 edition of TheWeeklyDrop, your essential Drupal community newsletter. This episode covers the latest developments in the Drupal ecosystem, including: A forward look at Drupal 13.0.0 The call for training proposals for DrupalCon Chicago 2026 Sponsor insights featuring OPTASY's site audit servi…

Today we are talking about HTMX, What it is, and why it could be a game changer for Drupal with our guests Shawn Duncan & Carson Gross. We'll also cover RefreshLess as our module of the week. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/514 Topics What is HTMX HTMX and Drupal Integration Community and Contribution Discussing HTMX and Its Int…

Today we are talking about Working from home, heading back to the office, and the current state of remote work with guest Kaleem Clarkson. We'll also cover Microsoft 365 Connector as our module of the week. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/513 Topics Exploring Remote Work with Kaleem Clarkson Trust Issues in Management Employee R…

Send us a text This podcast explores the power of Drupal user groups and meetups in building a thriving community. Featuring guests Lee Walker, Bernardo Martinez, and Bo Shipley, the episode dives into how consistent, informal gatherings drive learning, mentorship, and collaboration—often in ways large conferences can’t. We also unpack recent chang…

Send us a text This podcast dives into TheWeeklyDrop – Issue 690, released on July 10th, 2025. Curated by Bob Kepford, this edition provides a rich overview of the Drupal ecosystem, bringing you the latest updates from DrupalCon, insights into the Drupal AI Initiative, and valuable tips on upgrading to Drupal 11. We explore highlights such as: Deve…

In this episode of Talking Drupal Cafe, Stephen and Nic continue Talking Drupal #510's discuss about Drupal Hooks. They discuss the challenges, successes, and the importance of community collaboration in open-source projects. Nic also touches on the personal impact of working on Drupal core and the balancing act between contributing to the project …

Send us a text This Podcast spotlights the "Member Platform" initiative—a community-led effort to create open-source, Drupal-powered solutions for membership-based organizations. Born out of a grassroots need to manage a neighborhood association, the project targets small to mid-sized organizations that often lack the technical expertise and financ…

Send us a text In this Podcast, we dive into the powerful Profile module — a flexible solution for managing user information in Drupal. Discover how this module enables: 🔹 Multiple profile types 🔹 Custom field privacy settings 🔹 Seamless integration with user registration 🔹 Advanced use cases like billing & shipping profiles in e-commerce We also e…

Today we are talking about The Member Platform, Why it was created, and How you can get involved with guest JD Leonard. We'll also cover Profile as our module of the week. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/512 Topics Introduction to Member Platform Member Platform: Origin and Vision Member Platform Features and MVP Post-MVP Vision…

Send us a text Issue 689 of TheWeeklyDrop, curated by Bob Kepford, offers a thorough weekly roundup for the Drupal community. This edition highlights major developments such as the Drupal AI Initiative and early momentum for DrupalCon North America 2026. It includes essential Core updates on deprecations and technical refinements, a curated list of…

Send us a text This episode of Talking Drupal explores UI Suite 2.0—a powerful suite of modules aimed at integrating modern design systems into Drupal workflows. The conversation unpacks how UI Suite simplifies front-end development by abstracting complex theming into YAML, supporting reusable themes, and aligning Drupal with common design practice…

Today we are talking about The UI Suite Module, It's module eco-system, and what's new in the 2.0 release with guest Pierre Dureau. We'll also cover Field Formatter Range as our module of the week. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/511 Topics What is UI Suite? UI Suite 2.0: Major Updates and Features Introduction to UI Suite Recip…

Send us a text This podcast episode of Talking Drupal features a deep dive with Drupal core contributors into the transformation of Drupal’s foundational “hooks” system from procedural code to an object-oriented programming (OOP) model. The discussion explains what hooks are, why they’ve been central to Drupal’s extensibility, and what challenges l…

Join Carlos Ospina and Ana Laura Coto as they discuss their unique perspectives on work-life balance, the blending of personal and professional lives, and the challenges and opportunities within the Drupal community. From remote working experiences, integrating AI in their workflow, to the importance of small and medium-sized projects in sustaining…

Today we are talking about Drupal Hooks, why they got changed in core, and what to do now with guest Karoly Négyesi better known as Chx. We'll also cover Media Folders as our module of the week. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/510 Topics Deep Dive into Drupal Hooks The Evolution of Drupal Hooks Challenges and Solutions in Hook C…