What’s new on Drupal.org? - Q2/Q3 2021

This edition of What's new on Drupal.org talks about a number of key initiatives the Drupal Association has become involved in to support Drupal itself, as well as new improvements to contribution recognition, and more!

You can become a co-maintainer of modules for Drupal 9!

Are you looking to take the next step in contributing to Drupal?

At DrupalCon Europe contribution days, 4-7 October (free to all!), one way you can get involved is by offering to co-maintain modules that still need to be updated for Drupal 9. 

You can find a list of available projects here - be sure to check the date in the issue title to ensure the project is eligible for maintainer requests! 

Meet one of our 2021 Discover Drupal Students, Abokar Botan

The Discover Drupal 2021 recently began the next phase of their journey. This year we have eight students. After completing their prerequisite course in July, they have all started the course for their chosen pathway.  Each month we introduce a student, and this month, we welcome Abokar Botan!

Abokar was referred to the program by Genesys Works and is entirely new to Drupal. He currently resides in Minnesota.

September Drupal for Nonprofits Chat: Project Browser Initiative

Our normally scheduled call to chat about all things Drupal and nonprofits will happen TODAY, Thursday, September 16 at 1pm ET / 10am PT. (Convert to your local time zone.)

This month we'll be chatting about the Project Browser Initiative and anything else that might be on your minds at the intersection of Drupal and nonprofits. 

All nonprofit Drupal devs and users, regardless of experience level, are always welcome on this call.

What The Low-Code Boom Means For Developers

The low-code boom has disrupted the tech industry, but developers should see this disruption as an opportunity for new innovation.

Drupal Association Board Elections, 2021

It is that time of year again where the Drupal Association Board looks to fill the At-Large member seat that becomes available every year.

This year, we send our thanks to Leslie Glynn, who will be stepping down as an At-Large board member after serving her two years. Last year, Pedro Cambra was elected to the board, who has one more year to serve - and we are sure will be happy to welcome the next person onto the board!

A case study in how Drupal contribution is good for business: CI&T

This guest post comes from Paulo Herinque Cota Starling, who explains how CI&T made contribution to the Drupal project a central part of its work culture, and how that has improved the Drupal talent on their team and brought them more business. 

Drupal Community Update - September 2021

This month, we have reports on community activity from:

  • Bugsmash, by Mohit Aghera
  • DrupalCon Europe Advisory Group, by Cecilia Levy
  • Drupal Trivia, by Stella Power
  • Security Team, by Tim Lehnen

Where can you help to drive forward the Drupal project?

New provisional Drupal 9 core committers: Victoria Spagnolo, Ben Mullins, and Cristina Chumillas!

I am pleased to announce that Victoria Spagnolo (quietone), Ben Mullins (bnjmnm), and Cristina Chumillas (ckrina) have accepted our invitations to become new provisional Drupal core committers!

9 Crucial Steps for a Successful Migration to Drupal 9

Whether your digital experience is built on Drupal 7 or you have recently launched on Drupal 8, it’s important to upgrade to Drupal 9 to benefit from the latest updates in functionality, accessibility, and security measures. This blog will provide insights into our process and some actionable steps that you can take to get ready for a migration to Drupal 9. 

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