Issue 680 - May, 1st 2025
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Hook Implementations Can Be Ordered with an Order Parameter
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Core
Hook Implementations Can Now Be Removed with a #[RemoveHook] Attribute.
hook_module_implements_alter Requires the #[LegacyModuleImplementsAlter] Attribute
Procedural Hooks Are Ordered Before Object Oriented Hooks for a Given Module
Reorder Hook Implementations in Other Modules with the #[ReOrderHook] Attribute
The update.module Has Been Renamed Back to 'Update Status'
Various Classes and Methods Renamed from 'Stage' to 'Sandbox' in Package Manager
Articles
Annertech: Annertech Ramps Up LocalGov Drupal Contributions
Balint Pekker: The Rise of Drupal: A New Era
Drupal 7 Is Done—Your Free Upgrade Audit Is Just the Beginning
The longer you wait, the harder the fall. OPTASY’s FREE Drupal 7 audit gives you expert insights on upgrading—without pressure, without cost, and without the stress of doing it alone.
Drupal Starshot Blog: Marketplace Share Out #1: What We've Heard So Far
Drupal Starshot Blog: Marketplace Share Out #2: Surfacing Critical Assumptions
DrupalEasy: The New IXP Program: Ushering in Needed Fresh Drupal Talent with Bona Fide Incentives for Employers
LakeDrops Drupal Consulting, Development and Hosting: Real Drupal Site Dependency Testing – A Strategic Approach
The Drop Times: Inside Releem: How AI Is Reshaping MySQL Performance—Insights from Roman Agabekov
The Drop Times: Strengthening Drupal, One New Developer at a Time
The Drop Times: What Happens When a Podcast Outlives a Decade? Talking Drupal Knows
Tutorials
Nextide Blog: Maestro and ECA Integration
Nuvole: More Peace of Mind When Applying Recipes or Letting AI Configure Your Site
Specbee: Programmatically Creating a Block in Drupal
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