The Technical Working Group (TWG) is announcing one coding standards change for final discussion. Feedback will be reviewed at the meeting scheduled for Wednesday 5 June 2024 UTC.
Issues for discussion
Coding style for PHP Enumerations
The Coding Standards project page outlines the process for changing Drupal coding standards. Changes to the Drupal Coding Standards are announced via Coding Standard changes records.
Join the team working on Coding Standards
Join #coding-standards in Drupal Slack to meet and work with others on improving the Drupal coding standards. We work on improving our standards as well as implementing them in the core software.
Drupal GAAD Pledge 2024 Update
Posted on behalf of the Drupal accessibility maintainers and written by Mike Gifford.
Drupal has built a reputation around being standards compliant and accessible. Drupal made an early commitment to meeting the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines when building Drupal 7. In Drupal 8 this was expanded to support the Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines. Both times the release was delayed to help make it more accessible. The Drupal community is always working to be more inclusive, and accessibility is a big part of this.
The GAAD Foundation nominated Drupal for the 2022 GAAD Pledge. Accessibility is a cornerstone of quality open source projects. Other winners have included OpenFL, EmberJS, React Native, and most recently Joomla!
The GAAD Pledge committed projects to formally update their guidelines to WCAG 2.1. Drupal is currently developing to WCAG 2.2 AA, which is the latest W3C WCAG Recommendation.
We have published a draft Accessibility Coding Standards, and we are still working to enhance this guidance. The Accessibility Team has documented many of the best practices that we have built into Drupal. Our Accessibility Coding Standard document has been useful in educating our community about best practices.
We have been tracking accessibility issues in Drupal Core and Contrib (themes and modules) under the accessibility tag. This is already a long-standing practice, and we have a total of 1063 open issues in our issue queue. If we look just at Drupal 11 accessibility bugs, there are 510. For Drupal Core, this includes known accessibility issues, but also issues which could affect accessibility. Bringing it down to those which have been tagged against a WCAG SC, there are only 188 issues. Even these issues are mostly edge cases which do not affect most users.
These are still too many errors, but it is about proving progress, over perfection. Drupal is still evolving, as our Starshot project demonstrates. Our community is constantly striving to improve the user, developer and author experience.
Let’s reach for the stars and bring the Open Web to all.
— Dries Buytaert, creator and project lead of Drupal
The WCAG Success Criteria (SC) which fail most often in Drupal are:
1.1.1 Non-text Content
1.3.1 Info and Relationship
1.4.3 – Contrast Minimum
2.1.1 Keyboard
2.4.7 Focus Visible
3.1.2 Language of Parts
3.3.1 Error Identification
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
This has also helped us create an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) using the US General Service Administration’s OpenACR. Our current process is outlined Drupal and ACRs.
We always need more members of the Drupal community to become involved. The earlier we catch accessibility issues, the cheaper it will be to fix them, and the more robust our solutions will become. We also hope that everyone takes time to engage in Global Accessibility Awareness Day, where we can share best practices and learn from each other.
Drupal has built a reputation around being standards compliant and accessible. Drupal made an early commitment to meeting the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines when building Drupal 7. In Drupal 8 this was expanded to support the Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines. Both times the release was delayed to help make it more accessible. The Drupal community is always working to be more inclusive, and accessibility is a big part of this.
The GAAD Foundation nominated Drupal for the 2022 GAAD Pledge. Accessibility is a cornerstone of quality open source projects. Other winners have included OpenFL, EmberJS, React Native, and most recently Joomla!
The GAAD Pledge committed projects to formally update their guidelines to WCAG 2.1. Drupal is currently developing to WCAG 2.2 AA, which is the latest W3C WCAG Recommendation.
We have published a draft Accessibility Coding Standards, and we are still working to enhance this guidance. The Accessibility Team has documented many of the best practices that we have built into Drupal. Our Accessibility Coding Standard document has been useful in educating our community about best practices.
We have been tracking accessibility issues in Drupal Core and Contrib (themes and modules) under the accessibility tag. This is already a long-standing practice, and we have a total of 1063 open issues in our issue queue. If we look just at Drupal 11 accessibility bugs, there are 510. For Drupal Core, this includes known accessibility issues, but also issues which could affect accessibility. Bringing it down to those which have been tagged against a WCAG SC, there are only 188 issues. Even these issues are mostly edge cases which do not affect most users.
These are still too many errors, but it is about proving progress, over perfection. Drupal is still evolving, as our Starshot project demonstrates. Our community is constantly striving to improve the user, developer and author experience.
Let’s reach for the stars and bring the Open Web to all.
— Dries Buytaert, creator and project lead of Drupal
The WCAG Success Criteria (SC) which fail most often in Drupal are:
1.1.1 Non-text Content
1.3.1 Info and Relationship
1.4.3 – Contrast Minimum
2.1.1 Keyboard
2.4.7 Focus Visible
3.1.2 Language of Parts
3.3.1 Error Identification
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
This has also helped us create an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) using the US General Service Administration’s OpenACR. Our current process is outlined Drupal and ACRs.
We always need more members of the Drupal community to become involved. The earlier we catch accessibility issues, the cheaper it will be to fix them, and the more robust our solutions will become. We also hope that everyone takes time to engage in Global Accessibility Awareness Day, where we can share best practices and learn from each other.
May Drupal for Nonprofits Chat: Recapping DrupalCon and Nonprofit Summit
Join us THURSDAY, May 16 at 1pm ET / 10am PT, for our regularly scheduled call to chat about all things Drupal and nonprofits. (Convert to your local time zone.)
This month we'll be recapping DrupalCon Portland and the Nonprofit Summit!
And we'll of course also have time to discuss anything else that's on our minds at the intersection of Drupal and nonprofits. Got something specific you want to talk about? Feel free to share ahead of time in our collaborative Google doc: https://nten.org/drupal/notes!
All nonprofit Drupal devs and users, regardless of experience level, are always welcome on this call.
This free call is sponsored by NTEN.org and open to everyone.
Join the call: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81817469653
Meeting ID: 818 1746 9653
Passcode: 551681
One tap mobile:
+16699006833,,81817469653# US (San Jose)
+13462487799,,81817469653# US (Houston)
Dial by your location:
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kpV1o65N
Follow along on Google Docs: https://nten.org/drupal/notes
View notes of previous months' calls.
This month we'll be recapping DrupalCon Portland and the Nonprofit Summit!
And we'll of course also have time to discuss anything else that's on our minds at the intersection of Drupal and nonprofits. Got something specific you want to talk about? Feel free to share ahead of time in our collaborative Google doc: https://nten.org/drupal/notes!
All nonprofit Drupal devs and users, regardless of experience level, are always welcome on this call.
This free call is sponsored by NTEN.org and open to everyone.
Join the call: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81817469653
Meeting ID: 818 1746 9653
Passcode: 551681
One tap mobile:
+16699006833,,81817469653# US (San Jose)
+13462487799,,81817469653# US (Houston)
Dial by your location:
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kpV1o65N
Follow along on Google Docs: https://nten.org/drupal/notes
View notes of previous months' calls.
Drupal lead Dries Buytaert announces a completely new Drupal CMS 23 years after its creation
PORTLAND, Ore., 6 May 2024—Twenty-three years after creating Drupal as a university student and hundreds of thousands of websites later, Dries Buytaert announced today that a new version of Drupal will launch at the end of 2024. Drupal is an Open Source CMS that is foundational to a great digital experience platform. Its reliable, highly secure, and flexible tools build the versatile, structured content needed to create dynamic web experiences.
This new version of Drupal will incorporate the best of the 50,000+ modules created over the past decade into a curated, out-of-the-box experience for organizations wishing to build powerful websites quickly.
“We built this amazing platform to power the most robust digital experiences. And now we will make it more accessible to non-developers,” said Dries. “Drupal Starshot is an initiative that will deliver this new version of Drupal within eight months.”
“The Drupal Association is excited to support the Drupal Starshot initiative and to begin marketing the new version of Drupal as the first, best stop for those interested in understanding what Drupal can do,” said Owen Lansbury, Chair of the Drupal Association’s board of directors.
On 6 May, founder and project lead Dries Buytaert gave an inspiring keynote—also known as the Driesnote—introducing this completely new version of Drupal: Drupal Starshot.
Dries described how, much like the race to space in the 1960s, Drupal is also in a race. The web is moving forward, with or without Drupal. Drupal has a long history of being a leader in the Open Web, but it needs its “Moonshot” moment. Dries reiterated how the future of Drupal’s success will come from broadening its usability to a wider audience. The way to do this, Dries said, is to open Drupal’s powerful tools to non-developers.
What is Drupal Starshot, and how does it differ from the traditional version of Drupal? Drupal Starshot will leverage Drupal Core but have a different governance model to move fast, allowing for more innovation more quickly.
After Drupal Starshot is introduced, when someone visits the Drupal.org download page, both traditional Drupal Core and Drupal Starshot will be available (under a different name, still to be determined). When Drupal Starshot is selected, it will automatically download the features that the user wants for their use case, making it easier for new users to try and test out Drupal, all from right in their browser. Drupal Core will still be the fundamental building block of Drupal Starshot and can still be used independently from Drupal Starshot for custom builds.
How will this new Drupal be different?
The Drupal that exists today, known as “Drupal Core,” will continue to exist and will be maintained by core maintainers. The Drupal Starshot initiative will introduce a new version of Drupal with a fully featured out-of-box experience.
Features that Drupal Starshot will include are:
Next generation page builder
Project Browser + Recipes
Automatic updates
Key contributed modules
Easy configuration
Default content
And possibly more!
Drupal community members who are interested in contributing to the development of Drupal Starshot can submit their interest via this interest form or join Dries at several Birds of a Feather sessions happening during DrupalCon Portland.
Watch the full Driesnote on the Drupal Association YouTube Channel.
About DrupalCon
This year, DrupalCon North America is a four-day conference held in Portland, Oregon, from 6-9 May. Over 1,300 professionals and Drupal users collaborate on the project for a week. The Drupal Association is a non-profit organization that caters to the needs of Drupal and its worldwide community. It focuses on the growth of the Drupal community and supports the project’s vision to create a safe, secure, and Open Web for everyone.
About Drupal and the Drupal Association
Drupal is a powerful open-source content management system for everyone, from small nonprofits to enterprises. It is used by millions of people and organizations worldwide, made possible by a community of 100,000-plus contributors and enabling more than 1.3 million users on Drupal.org. The Drupal Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating the Drupal software project, fostering the community, and supporting its growth.
De-jargoning Drupal – working with the community to open up Drupal’s terminology
This blog post was written by Promote Drupal committee member Emma Horrell.
If you’re familiar with Drupal, you will have learned its language. You will be familiar with words like Views, Blocks and Paragraphs, and you will appreciate their respective features and functions. But for those new to Drupal, getting to grips with what words mean can mean a steep learning curve.
The start of the Drupalisms issue
User research to improve the Drupal admin UI raised an interesting finding. When the Drupal community was asked to complete an exercise where they grouped terms from the UI into categories that made sense to them, the results showed people were unable to place some of the terms. Further investigation indicated that people weren’t sure what these outlier terms meant (and therefore they had struggled to sort them).
How we speak Drupal matters
We wanted to address this finding from the research because we recognised the importance of people understanding Drupal terminology to enable and empower them to use Drupal confidently and competently. We strongly felt that Drupal language shouldn’t be a barrier to people new to the community learning and we wanted to take the opportunity to address this. It felt like the most logical place to start was to identify Drupal terms that caused confusion - ‘Drupalisms’. With a core team of community volunteers behind it, issue 3381734 was begun.
First endeavours to identify Drupalisms
With the issue live, we set to work, picking out terms that matched the ‘Drupalisms’ brief – in other words, terms which we felt were confusing to new Drupal users. Our initial list included words like: ‘Node’, ‘Blocks’, ‘Structure’, ‘Entity’, ‘Paragraphs’. As the issue queue gained momentum, more words flooded in, and people expressed opinions on aspects of Drupal terminology – for example, questioning Drupal’s use of ‘Site Builders’, ‘Developers’ and ‘Themers’ to describe the roles and functions of the Drupal community.
Drupalisms BoF at DrupalCon Lille
Attending DrupalCon Lille presented the chance to run a Drupalisms BoF to encourage people from the community to come together and collaborate on this issue. We spent the time looking at our initial list of terms, thinking of more, and thinking about how we would describe them to people new to Drupal. This exercise helped us appreciate the importance of preventing language being a blocker to new Drupal users and therefore affirm the importance of the issue.
Establishing regular meetings to work together
Coming together after the BoF, we reflected on possible ways forward. We established that our original goal to identify Drupalisms was part of something bigger, an impetus to make sure our language opens up Drupal to everyone, to ensure we are being as accessible and inclusive as possible. We all agreed this was not something fixable quickly, and we committed to a regular pattern of fortnightly meetings to work on the issue.
Acknowledging challenges and opportunities
Our initial meetings were spent discussing the issue in more depth. We thought about the varied mental models, expectations, native languages and levels of understanding people bring to Drupal, and how their prior experiences (sometimes with other Content Management Systems) shapes their language perceptions. We considered the roles that glossaries tooltips and micro-copy can play in helping people make sense of our terminology in different contexts. We thought about the past – and how historic events had led to the language we use in Drupal today, and then ahead to the future, thinking about the impact of changing terminology and the possible consequences. We also established that language is an emotive subject, and therefore that making decisions about language should be based on evidence over opinions.
Adopting a methodical approach towards a controlled vocabulary
Ralf Koller suggested an objective, multi-step approach to working on the issue inspired by various sources including Abby Covert’s book ‘How to make sense of any mess’, Sophia Prater’s Object-Oriented-User-Experience (OOUX) methodology and the writings of other content design specialists like Erica Jorgensen. The stages we are working through are as follows:
Noun foraging – making a full list of all the Drupal terms
Evaluating/prioritising the most confusing terms based on responses from the community and also how easy it is to define them
Deciding which terms to include in a controlled vocabulary
Producing translations of these terms
Developing a ‘words we don’t say’ list
Establishing a process to maintain the vocabulary going forwards
Collaborating with other open-source Content Management Systems
Addressing issues of CMS language more broadly, and acknowledging that Drupal is not alone in wanting our vocabulary to be intuitive and easy-to-understand, I’ve reached out to others in the wider open-source CMS community to think of ways we can use our collective force to develop a more consistent approach to CMS terminology. It’s early days but there is interest, and we’re looking to establish a date for an initial meeting.
Where we are now and how you can help
We’re working together on the first stage of the process - the noun foraging, gathering terms from many sources. Our current list stands at around 400 terms and we know there will be more. If you would like to join in helping us with this piece of work or you are interested to know more, please comment in the issue queue, join the Drupal Slack channel #drupalisms-working-group, message me on Drupal Slack or email me directly at emma.horrell@ed.ac.uk and I can provide more information or add you to the meeting series. You can also read the ongoing meeting notes from the issue queue.
If you’re familiar with Drupal, you will have learned its language. You will be familiar with words like Views, Blocks and Paragraphs, and you will appreciate their respective features and functions. But for those new to Drupal, getting to grips with what words mean can mean a steep learning curve.
The start of the Drupalisms issue
User research to improve the Drupal admin UI raised an interesting finding. When the Drupal community was asked to complete an exercise where they grouped terms from the UI into categories that made sense to them, the results showed people were unable to place some of the terms. Further investigation indicated that people weren’t sure what these outlier terms meant (and therefore they had struggled to sort them).
How we speak Drupal matters
We wanted to address this finding from the research because we recognised the importance of people understanding Drupal terminology to enable and empower them to use Drupal confidently and competently. We strongly felt that Drupal language shouldn’t be a barrier to people new to the community learning and we wanted to take the opportunity to address this. It felt like the most logical place to start was to identify Drupal terms that caused confusion - ‘Drupalisms’. With a core team of community volunteers behind it, issue 3381734 was begun.
First endeavours to identify Drupalisms
With the issue live, we set to work, picking out terms that matched the ‘Drupalisms’ brief – in other words, terms which we felt were confusing to new Drupal users. Our initial list included words like: ‘Node’, ‘Blocks’, ‘Structure’, ‘Entity’, ‘Paragraphs’. As the issue queue gained momentum, more words flooded in, and people expressed opinions on aspects of Drupal terminology – for example, questioning Drupal’s use of ‘Site Builders’, ‘Developers’ and ‘Themers’ to describe the roles and functions of the Drupal community.
Drupalisms BoF at DrupalCon Lille
Attending DrupalCon Lille presented the chance to run a Drupalisms BoF to encourage people from the community to come together and collaborate on this issue. We spent the time looking at our initial list of terms, thinking of more, and thinking about how we would describe them to people new to Drupal. This exercise helped us appreciate the importance of preventing language being a blocker to new Drupal users and therefore affirm the importance of the issue.
Establishing regular meetings to work together
Coming together after the BoF, we reflected on possible ways forward. We established that our original goal to identify Drupalisms was part of something bigger, an impetus to make sure our language opens up Drupal to everyone, to ensure we are being as accessible and inclusive as possible. We all agreed this was not something fixable quickly, and we committed to a regular pattern of fortnightly meetings to work on the issue.
Acknowledging challenges and opportunities
Our initial meetings were spent discussing the issue in more depth. We thought about the varied mental models, expectations, native languages and levels of understanding people bring to Drupal, and how their prior experiences (sometimes with other Content Management Systems) shapes their language perceptions. We considered the roles that glossaries tooltips and micro-copy can play in helping people make sense of our terminology in different contexts. We thought about the past – and how historic events had led to the language we use in Drupal today, and then ahead to the future, thinking about the impact of changing terminology and the possible consequences. We also established that language is an emotive subject, and therefore that making decisions about language should be based on evidence over opinions.
Adopting a methodical approach towards a controlled vocabulary
Ralf Koller suggested an objective, multi-step approach to working on the issue inspired by various sources including Abby Covert’s book ‘How to make sense of any mess’, Sophia Prater’s Object-Oriented-User-Experience (OOUX) methodology and the writings of other content design specialists like Erica Jorgensen. The stages we are working through are as follows:
Noun foraging – making a full list of all the Drupal terms
Evaluating/prioritising the most confusing terms based on responses from the community and also how easy it is to define them
Deciding which terms to include in a controlled vocabulary
Producing translations of these terms
Developing a ‘words we don’t say’ list
Establishing a process to maintain the vocabulary going forwards
Collaborating with other open-source Content Management Systems
Addressing issues of CMS language more broadly, and acknowledging that Drupal is not alone in wanting our vocabulary to be intuitive and easy-to-understand, I’ve reached out to others in the wider open-source CMS community to think of ways we can use our collective force to develop a more consistent approach to CMS terminology. It’s early days but there is interest, and we’re looking to establish a date for an initial meeting.
Where we are now and how you can help
We’re working together on the first stage of the process - the noun foraging, gathering terms from many sources. Our current list stands at around 400 terms and we know there will be more. If you would like to join in helping us with this piece of work or you are interested to know more, please comment in the issue queue, join the Drupal Slack channel #drupalisms-working-group, message me on Drupal Slack or email me directly at emma.horrell@ed.ac.uk and I can provide more information or add you to the meeting series. You can also read the ongoing meeting notes from the issue queue.
Drupal 7 End-of-Life is coming Jan 5, 2025
On January 5th, 2025, Drupal 7 will reach its end of life at 14 years old. But don't worry! The Drupal Association and the Drupal community are here to support you in getting ready for the upgrade to Drupal 10.
What does end-of-life mean for you?
Drupal 7 end-of-life means that the community will no longer be providing new features, bug-fixes, or security updates for Drupal 7. If you do not update before January 5th, 2025, security issues may be publicly disclosed without fixes or other support.
Drupal 7.x branches for all projects will be marked unsupported.
Drupal 7 XML feeds for packaging will be shut off.
This will impact the way drush works
All Drupal.org-based testing for Drupal 7 will be unsupported.
Drupal 7 may be flagged as insecure in third-party scans.
Drupal 7 issues that are reported to the security team, even highly critical ones, maybe made public without a fix or prior notice.
Drupal 7 sites will display a message that they are insecure.
To put it simply: there will be no further extensions. It is time to upgrade to Drupal 10.
Upgrading to modern Drupal is not just about security. Starting with the release of Drupal 8 in 2016, Drupal has been consistently adding more and more powerful features to support content editors, marketers, developers, and site owners.
Modern Drupal also includes a new release strategy that makes upgrades significantly easier, and upcoming releases will even support Automatic Updates, and a Project Browser to allow you to install extensions to Drupal without using Composer on the command line.
Learn more about the features of modern Drupal.
Finding a migration partner
The Drupal Association maintains a list of certified partners who have a proven track record of supporting migrations at every scale and budget. Only organizations that have made significant contributions back to the Drupal project can become partners, so you know these organizations are true Drupal experts.
Find your migration partner.
Resources for your Drupal 10 migration
Do you have an internal Drupal team? We also have a variety of resources to help you with doing the migration to Drupal 10 on your own. These include educational videos, sessions from previous DrupalCons, migration guides and articles, and additional utilities/software libraries to make the migration process easier than it has ever been before.
Learn about migration.
Need more time?
There are some certified partners who are offering their own commercial support for Drupal 7 beyond end of life. These are not official programs of the Drupal security team, though these vendors are in conversation with both the Drupal Association and the security team to coordinate responsible disclosure.
Learn about commercial support.
Finding help at DrupalCon
DrupalCon North America is being held in Portland, OR from May 6-9, 2024. This is the last North American DrupalCon before the Drupal 7 end-of-life.
Additional support may be available from your peers in the General Contribution room.
Special pricing is available for:
Students who have recently completed Drupal curriculum
Non-profit organizations
Government employees, with a bundled rate for our Government Summit.
Register today!
______________
The Drupal Association is a global non-profit organization based in the United States with a mission to drive innovation and adoption of Drupal as a high-impact digital public good, hand-in-hand with our open source community.
What does end-of-life mean for you?
Drupal 7 end-of-life means that the community will no longer be providing new features, bug-fixes, or security updates for Drupal 7. If you do not update before January 5th, 2025, security issues may be publicly disclosed without fixes or other support.
Drupal 7.x branches for all projects will be marked unsupported.
Drupal 7 XML feeds for packaging will be shut off.
This will impact the way drush works
All Drupal.org-based testing for Drupal 7 will be unsupported.
Drupal 7 may be flagged as insecure in third-party scans.
Drupal 7 issues that are reported to the security team, even highly critical ones, maybe made public without a fix or prior notice.
Drupal 7 sites will display a message that they are insecure.
To put it simply: there will be no further extensions. It is time to upgrade to Drupal 10.
Upgrading to modern Drupal is not just about security. Starting with the release of Drupal 8 in 2016, Drupal has been consistently adding more and more powerful features to support content editors, marketers, developers, and site owners.
Modern Drupal also includes a new release strategy that makes upgrades significantly easier, and upcoming releases will even support Automatic Updates, and a Project Browser to allow you to install extensions to Drupal without using Composer on the command line.
Learn more about the features of modern Drupal.
Finding a migration partner
The Drupal Association maintains a list of certified partners who have a proven track record of supporting migrations at every scale and budget. Only organizations that have made significant contributions back to the Drupal project can become partners, so you know these organizations are true Drupal experts.
Find your migration partner.
Resources for your Drupal 10 migration
Do you have an internal Drupal team? We also have a variety of resources to help you with doing the migration to Drupal 10 on your own. These include educational videos, sessions from previous DrupalCons, migration guides and articles, and additional utilities/software libraries to make the migration process easier than it has ever been before.
Learn about migration.
Need more time?
There are some certified partners who are offering their own commercial support for Drupal 7 beyond end of life. These are not official programs of the Drupal security team, though these vendors are in conversation with both the Drupal Association and the security team to coordinate responsible disclosure.
Learn about commercial support.
Finding help at DrupalCon
DrupalCon North America is being held in Portland, OR from May 6-9, 2024. This is the last North American DrupalCon before the Drupal 7 end-of-life.
Additional support may be available from your peers in the General Contribution room.
Special pricing is available for:
Students who have recently completed Drupal curriculum
Non-profit organizations
Government employees, with a bundled rate for our Government Summit.
Register today!
______________
The Drupal Association is a global non-profit organization based in the United States with a mission to drive innovation and adoption of Drupal as a high-impact digital public good, hand-in-hand with our open source community.
5 Unmissable Attractions to Explore Around DrupalCon Portland 2024
Portland, Oregon – the Rose City, home to an array of charming experiences that extend beyond the walls of this year's much-anticipated DrupalCon. While knowledge sharing and the industry buzz at the Oregon Convention Center will undoubtedly be the main draw, the locale offers a diversity of attractions, from serene parks to bustling markets. For those fortunate enough to attend DrupalCon, it would be a miss not to maximize your time and immerse yourself in the unique culture Portland has to offer. Here are five more local attractions, in addition to our previous recommendations, that promise to enrich your DrupalCon experience and provide unforgettable memories.
1. Cruise the City on E-Scooters around Peace Memorial Park
SW corner of NE Oregon St and, NE Lloyd Blvd, Portland, OR 97232
Arriving in Portland, the first thing visitors often notice is the city's commitment to sustainability and the vibrant outdoor lifestyle. What better way to experience this than by gliding through the renowned bike paths and urban green gardens on an E-Scooter? A stone's throw away from the Oregon Convention Center, Peace Memorial Park provides a picturesque setting that is perfect for a leisurely ride. With the Willamette River flowing alongside and the skyscrapers beyond the riverbank, this sanctuary of serenity is a stark contrast to the bustling city center.
2. Discover the charm of Portland’s most historic rose garden
400 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97205, United States
Known as the City of Roses, Portland proudly hosts the International Rose Test Garden, the oldest of its kind in the United States that has been in continuous operation. With the arrival of spring, there's no better moment to witness the garden's vibrant first blooms. Showcasing over 10,000 roses across 610 varieties, the garden not only offers a breathtaking display but also serves a crucial role in the cultivation and testing of new rose species. As a sanctuary for hybrid roses from across the globe, the garden continues its legacy of innovation and preservation in the heart of Portland.
3. Savor Artisanal Coffee at Roseline Coffee Cafe & Roastery
321 NE Davis St, Portland, OR 97232
Portland is known for its craft coffee culture, and Roseline Coffee Cafe & Roastery stands as a testament to this. Just moments from the convention center, this local favorite offers a welcoming reprieve from the conference crowds. Here, you can try blends and single-origin roasts that represent the pinnacle of Portland's coffee craft. Whether you’re an espresso aficionado or simply in need of a caffeine hit, the experience at Roseline will elevate your DrupalCon visit.
4. Explore Exhibitions At The Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205
Just a brief drive from the Oregon Convention Center, the Portland Art Museum stands as Oregon's largest and one of the nation's oldest art institutions. Nestled within two historic buildings in Portland’s South Park Blocks, a key part of the city's cultural district, the museum boasts an extensive and diverse art collection. Visitors can purchase Portland Art Museum tickets online or at the museum, with adult admission priced at $25. The Museum offers a wide array of exhibitions, from in-depth retrospectives of individual artists to comprehensive historical surveys and significant traveling exhibitions from across the globe. These exhibitions showcase pieces from the museum's own collection alongside masterpieces loaned from other museums and private collections worldwide.
5. Immerse Yourself in the Quirkiness of the Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204
If your stay in Portland includes the weekend, the Portland Saturday Market offers a vibrant immersion into the local eccentricity and artisanal zeal that define the City of Roses.
A visit to this lively gathering can be enriching and is just a short drive away from the Oregon Convention Center. Wandering through the maze of stalls, you’ll find an array of handcrafted delights – from jewelry to leather goods, pottery to fine art – all lovingly crafted by the city’s talented makers. The sounds of live music and the aroma of delectable local cuisine will captivate your senses, while the palpable sense of community will remind you of the inclusive spirit that saturates Portland's identity. Whether you're making a purchase or simply taking in the scene, the Saturday Market encapsulates the heart and soul of the city, making it a must-visit destination.
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With these five enriching experiences, your DrupalCon excursion will extend far beyond the convention doors. You'll build lasting connections with both the Drupal community and the diverse tapestry of Portland. Whether you're charting a solo adventure or teaming up with fellow tech enthusiasts, these local highlights are poised to enhance your trip with a delightful blend of tranquility, creativity, and community.
1. Cruise the City on E-Scooters around Peace Memorial Park
SW corner of NE Oregon St and, NE Lloyd Blvd, Portland, OR 97232
Arriving in Portland, the first thing visitors often notice is the city's commitment to sustainability and the vibrant outdoor lifestyle. What better way to experience this than by gliding through the renowned bike paths and urban green gardens on an E-Scooter? A stone's throw away from the Oregon Convention Center, Peace Memorial Park provides a picturesque setting that is perfect for a leisurely ride. With the Willamette River flowing alongside and the skyscrapers beyond the riverbank, this sanctuary of serenity is a stark contrast to the bustling city center.
2. Discover the charm of Portland’s most historic rose garden
400 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97205, United States
Known as the City of Roses, Portland proudly hosts the International Rose Test Garden, the oldest of its kind in the United States that has been in continuous operation. With the arrival of spring, there's no better moment to witness the garden's vibrant first blooms. Showcasing over 10,000 roses across 610 varieties, the garden not only offers a breathtaking display but also serves a crucial role in the cultivation and testing of new rose species. As a sanctuary for hybrid roses from across the globe, the garden continues its legacy of innovation and preservation in the heart of Portland.
3. Savor Artisanal Coffee at Roseline Coffee Cafe & Roastery
321 NE Davis St, Portland, OR 97232
Portland is known for its craft coffee culture, and Roseline Coffee Cafe & Roastery stands as a testament to this. Just moments from the convention center, this local favorite offers a welcoming reprieve from the conference crowds. Here, you can try blends and single-origin roasts that represent the pinnacle of Portland's coffee craft. Whether you’re an espresso aficionado or simply in need of a caffeine hit, the experience at Roseline will elevate your DrupalCon visit.
4. Explore Exhibitions At The Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205
Just a brief drive from the Oregon Convention Center, the Portland Art Museum stands as Oregon's largest and one of the nation's oldest art institutions. Nestled within two historic buildings in Portland’s South Park Blocks, a key part of the city's cultural district, the museum boasts an extensive and diverse art collection. Visitors can purchase Portland Art Museum tickets online or at the museum, with adult admission priced at $25. The Museum offers a wide array of exhibitions, from in-depth retrospectives of individual artists to comprehensive historical surveys and significant traveling exhibitions from across the globe. These exhibitions showcase pieces from the museum's own collection alongside masterpieces loaned from other museums and private collections worldwide.
5. Immerse Yourself in the Quirkiness of the Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204
If your stay in Portland includes the weekend, the Portland Saturday Market offers a vibrant immersion into the local eccentricity and artisanal zeal that define the City of Roses.
A visit to this lively gathering can be enriching and is just a short drive away from the Oregon Convention Center. Wandering through the maze of stalls, you’ll find an array of handcrafted delights – from jewelry to leather goods, pottery to fine art – all lovingly crafted by the city’s talented makers. The sounds of live music and the aroma of delectable local cuisine will captivate your senses, while the palpable sense of community will remind you of the inclusive spirit that saturates Portland's identity. Whether you're making a purchase or simply taking in the scene, the Saturday Market encapsulates the heart and soul of the city, making it a must-visit destination.
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With these five enriching experiences, your DrupalCon excursion will extend far beyond the convention doors. You'll build lasting connections with both the Drupal community and the diverse tapestry of Portland. Whether you're charting a solo adventure or teaming up with fellow tech enthusiasts, these local highlights are poised to enhance your trip with a delightful blend of tranquility, creativity, and community.
Best Drupalcon Portland 2024 sessions to learn Drupal
I have gone through all the Drupalcon sessions in Portland and selected those that I think are perfect for someone learning Drupal. Here is the result.
NOTE: Did I miss anything that you think it should be highlighted here? Please let me know 😊.
Have fun, learn and meet the community
Trivia night
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/trivia-night
When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 18:30 to 21:05
Why: General culture about Drupal
Birds of a Feather
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/birds-feather
When: Monday, May 6, 2024 - 08:00 to 17:00
Why: Learn and interact with the discussions
Learn how Drupal is used in the real world
Harvard College: Don't Call it a Redesign
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/harvard-college-dont-call-it-redesign
When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 14:20 to 14:45
Why: learn about current trends and on going work from real agencies in the real world
How Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Revolutionized the Web Utility Experience
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/how-los-angeles-department-water-and-power-revolutionized-web-utility
When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 11:30 to 11:45
Why: Learn about current trends and on going work from real agencies in the real world
How Drupal Rescued Georgia Tech’s International Students During and Post-Pandemic
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/how-drupal-rescued-georgia-techs-international-students-during-and-post
When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 11:30 to 11:45
Why: Learn about current trends and on going work from real agencies in the real world
How Acquia and Drupal Power Robust, Modern, and Secure Digital Experiences
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/how-acquia-and-drupal-power-robust-modern-and-secure-digital-experiences
When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 11:00 to 11:25
Why: Learn about current trends and on going work from real agencies in the real world
Get trained
TRAINING | Evolving Web
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/training-debug-academy
When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 09:00 to 16:00
Why: Introduction to Building Sites with Drupal
TRAINING | Evolving Web
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/training-evolving-web
When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 09:00 to 16:00
Why: Drupal Theming with SDC and TailwindCSS
First-time contributor workshop
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/first-time-contributor-workshop
When: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 10:30 to 17:00
Why: Learn to give something back while you learn something new
General Contribution
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/general-contribution
When: Monday, May 6, 2024 - 16:10 to 17:00
Why: It’s not necessarily a place to get trained, but a place where you can start contributing while volunteers will help you on how to do it.
Learn about Drupal capabilities
Access Control Strategies for Enterprise Drupal Websites
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/access-control-strategies-enterprise-drupal-websites
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 16:10 to 17:00
Why: Learn how the powerful Drupal access control works
Using Layout Builder: Practical Advice from the Field
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/using-layout-builder-practical-advice-field
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 15:00 to 15:50
Why: Learn about the powerful Layout Builder
Protecting your site with Automatic Updates
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/protecting-your-site-automatic-updates
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 15:00 to 15:50
Why: Learn to stay secure
Secure, Performant, Scalable and Green: The big wins of a static Drupal website
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/secure-performant-scalable-and-green-big-wins-static-drupal-website
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 15:00 to 15:50
Why: Learn to build static websites while leveraging the power of Drupal
Unleashing the power of ECA: No-code coding for ambitious site builders
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/unleashing-power-eca-no-code-coding-ambitious-site-builders
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 13:50 to 14:40
Why: Learn some low code capabilities in Drupal
Learn about teamwork and collaboration
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/price-silence-hidden-costs-withholding-feedback-teams
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 16:10 to 17:00
Why: Because teamwork is the name of the game
Getting started using Personalization
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/getting-started-using-personalization
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 11:30 to 12:20
Why: I personally believe that personalisation is the next big thing in Drupal and the web
Navigation changes in Drupal’s Admin UI
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/navigation-changes-drupals-admin-ui
When: Monday, May 6, 2024 - 15:00 to 15:50
Why: Learn about the new navigation interface
Drupal's next leap: configuration validation — it's here!
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/drupals-next-leap-configuration-validation-its-here
When: Monday, May 6, 2024 - 15:00 to 15:50
Why: Configuration is a powerful but complex topic in Drupal worth to explore
Lightening Talk: 5 new free things you get from CKEditor 5 Plugin Pack
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/lightening-talk-5-new-free-things-you-get-ckeditor-5-plugin-pack
When: Monday, May 6, 2024 - 13:05 to 13:15
Why: Learn more about the editor in the core of the Drupal editorial experience
Mastering Consistency: Expanding content across multiple sites and touch points
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/mastering-consistency-expanding-content-across-multiple-sites-and-touch-points
When: Monday, May 6, 2024 - 09:00 to 09:50
Why: Learn how flexible is Drupal when it comes to content shareability
Learn strategy and where Drupal is heading
Drupal Project Initiatives Keynote
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/drupal-project-initiatives-keynote
When: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 09:00 to 10:00
Why: Learn about Drupal future
Lightning Talk: Is the Redesign Dead?
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/lightening-talk-redesign-dead
When: Monday, May 6, 2024 - 15:55 to 16:05
Why: Learn new trends in development
Drupal.org Update
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/drupalorg-update
When: Monday, May 6, 2024 - 15:00 to 15:50
Why: The engineering team will give you insights on what’s happening and what’s coming soon
So I logged in, now what? The Dashboard initiative welcomes you
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/so-i-logged-now-what-dashboard-initiative-welcomes-you
Monday, May 6, 2024 - 13:30 to 14:20
Why: learn how the new interface will welcome you in the near future.
Driesnote
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/driesnote
When: Monday, May 6, 2024 - 10:45 to 11:45
Why: Do we need to explain why the most important session in Drupalcon will give you insights in the immediate future of Drupal?
NOTE: Did I miss anything that you think it should be highlighted here? Please let me know 😊.
Have fun, learn and meet the community
Trivia night
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/trivia-night
When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 18:30 to 21:05
Why: General culture about Drupal
Birds of a Feather
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/birds-feather
When: Monday, May 6, 2024 - 08:00 to 17:00
Why: Learn and interact with the discussions
Learn how Drupal is used in the real world
Harvard College: Don't Call it a Redesign
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/harvard-college-dont-call-it-redesign
When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 14:20 to 14:45
Why: learn about current trends and on going work from real agencies in the real world
How Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Revolutionized the Web Utility Experience
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/how-los-angeles-department-water-and-power-revolutionized-web-utility
When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 11:30 to 11:45
Why: Learn about current trends and on going work from real agencies in the real world
How Drupal Rescued Georgia Tech’s International Students During and Post-Pandemic
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/how-drupal-rescued-georgia-techs-international-students-during-and-post
When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 11:30 to 11:45
Why: Learn about current trends and on going work from real agencies in the real world
How Acquia and Drupal Power Robust, Modern, and Secure Digital Experiences
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/how-acquia-and-drupal-power-robust-modern-and-secure-digital-experiences
When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 11:00 to 11:25
Why: Learn about current trends and on going work from real agencies in the real world
Get trained
TRAINING | Evolving Web
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/training-debug-academy
When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 09:00 to 16:00
Why: Introduction to Building Sites with Drupal
TRAINING | Evolving Web
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/training-evolving-web
When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 09:00 to 16:00
Why: Drupal Theming with SDC and TailwindCSS
First-time contributor workshop
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/first-time-contributor-workshop
When: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 10:30 to 17:00
Why: Learn to give something back while you learn something new
General Contribution
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/general-contribution
When: Monday, May 6, 2024 - 16:10 to 17:00
Why: It’s not necessarily a place to get trained, but a place where you can start contributing while volunteers will help you on how to do it.
Learn about Drupal capabilities
Access Control Strategies for Enterprise Drupal Websites
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/access-control-strategies-enterprise-drupal-websites
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 16:10 to 17:00
Why: Learn how the powerful Drupal access control works
Using Layout Builder: Practical Advice from the Field
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/using-layout-builder-practical-advice-field
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 15:00 to 15:50
Why: Learn about the powerful Layout Builder
Protecting your site with Automatic Updates
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/protecting-your-site-automatic-updates
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 15:00 to 15:50
Why: Learn to stay secure
Secure, Performant, Scalable and Green: The big wins of a static Drupal website
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/secure-performant-scalable-and-green-big-wins-static-drupal-website
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 15:00 to 15:50
Why: Learn to build static websites while leveraging the power of Drupal
Unleashing the power of ECA: No-code coding for ambitious site builders
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/unleashing-power-eca-no-code-coding-ambitious-site-builders
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 13:50 to 14:40
Why: Learn some low code capabilities in Drupal
Learn about teamwork and collaboration
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/price-silence-hidden-costs-withholding-feedback-teams
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 16:10 to 17:00
Why: Because teamwork is the name of the game
Getting started using Personalization
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/getting-started-using-personalization
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 11:30 to 12:20
Why: I personally believe that personalisation is the next big thing in Drupal and the web
Navigation changes in Drupal’s Admin UI
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/navigation-changes-drupals-admin-ui
When: Monday, May 6, 2024 - 15:00 to 15:50
Why: Learn about the new navigation interface
Drupal's next leap: configuration validation — it's here!
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/drupals-next-leap-configuration-validation-its-here
When: Monday, May 6, 2024 - 15:00 to 15:50
Why: Configuration is a powerful but complex topic in Drupal worth to explore
Lightening Talk: 5 new free things you get from CKEditor 5 Plugin Pack
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/lightening-talk-5-new-free-things-you-get-ckeditor-5-plugin-pack
When: Monday, May 6, 2024 - 13:05 to 13:15
Why: Learn more about the editor in the core of the Drupal editorial experience
Mastering Consistency: Expanding content across multiple sites and touch points
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/mastering-consistency-expanding-content-across-multiple-sites-and-touch-points
When: Monday, May 6, 2024 - 09:00 to 09:50
Why: Learn how flexible is Drupal when it comes to content shareability
Learn strategy and where Drupal is heading
Drupal Project Initiatives Keynote
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/drupal-project-initiatives-keynote
When: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 09:00 to 10:00
Why: Learn about Drupal future
Lightning Talk: Is the Redesign Dead?
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/lightening-talk-redesign-dead
When: Monday, May 6, 2024 - 15:55 to 16:05
Why: Learn new trends in development
Drupal.org Update
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/drupalorg-update
When: Monday, May 6, 2024 - 15:00 to 15:50
Why: The engineering team will give you insights on what’s happening and what’s coming soon
So I logged in, now what? The Dashboard initiative welcomes you
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/so-i-logged-now-what-dashboard-initiative-welcomes-you
Monday, May 6, 2024 - 13:30 to 14:20
Why: learn how the new interface will welcome you in the near future.
Driesnote
https://events.drupal.org/portland2024/session/driesnote
When: Monday, May 6, 2024 - 10:45 to 11:45
Why: Do we need to explain why the most important session in Drupalcon will give you insights in the immediate future of Drupal?
