Issue 700 - September, 18th 2025

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Headlines

All the Deep Dives About Drupal's Future at DrupalCon Vienna (With Calendar)

Drupal Association Blog: Beyond Patching: Drupal Association and CrowdSec Team Up to Protect the Open Web

Drupal Association Blog: Meet Glenn Hilton and His Vision for the Future of Drupal

Drupal Blog: Beyond Patching: Drupal Association and CrowdSec Team Up to Protect the Open Web

DrupalCon News & Updates: Early Bird Registration Is Open for DrupalCon Chicago 2026!

From Our Sponsor

Core

Ajax Subsystem Now Includes HTMX

Inline Blocks Are No Longer Editable via the Block UI

Wrapper Format to Use HtmxRenderer Added

{% Trans %} Twig Tag Can Contain Rendered Expressions That Return Render Arrays and MarkupInterface Objects

Articles

Cheppers: Drupal SEO in the Age of AI

Drupal AI Initiative: AI at BADCamp 2025: Hands-On, Community-Driven, and Happening Now

From Outdated to Outstanding: Claim Your Free Drupal 7 Audit

An upgrade isn’t just about staying current; it’s about evolving. OPTASY’s certified migration specialists provide a free audit to guide your transition to Drupal 11, helping you build a faster, smarter, and more secure digital experience

LakeDrops Drupal Consulting, Development and Hosting: Embrace ECA: The Future Beyond Classic Module Development

Smart AI Integration: Moving Beyond Chatbots and Quick Fixes

Specbee: What You Need to Know About Drupal AI (And What’s New)

Tag1 Consulting: We’re All in on AI. Here’s What That Actually Means.

The Drop Times: 23 Essential AI Modules for Content Creation and Authoring in Drupal

Your Drupal AI Use Case Could Be Featured. Tell Us How You Are Innovating | Drupal.org

Tutorials

Planning Your Drupal Migration? This Free Resource Will Save You Time and Money.

"Measure twice, code once" is the philosophy behind Tag1's Drupal data migration e-book. This free guide covers everything from source site auditing to content model transformations. Complete with preconfigured environments, real practice data, and performance optimization techniques, it's essential for any team planning a Drupal 7 to 10/11 migration. Download it today!

The Drop Times: New Way of Writing Hooks in Drupal 11 Explained

The Drop Times: Unmanaged Files in Drupal: When and Why to Use Them (Part 1)

Très Bien Blog: How to Use HTMX with Forms in Drupal 11.3

Releases

Autoban 8.x-1.12

Commerce 3.2.0

Docker4Drupal 6.1.9

Eca 3.0.3

Flag 5.0.1

Hreflang 8.x-1.16

module_builder 4.1.3

stage_file_proxy 3.1.6

Podcasts

Talking Drupal: Talking Drupal #520 - Dripyard

Talking Drupal: TD Cafe #010 - Steve Wirt & John Jameson

Events

BADCamp 2025: Just One Week Away — Sept 25–26 in Oakland, CA

BADCamp is just one week away! Join us September 25–26 in Oakland for two days of Drupal sessions, summits, and community. Drupal Core UX Manager Emma Horrell will be here from Scotland to deliver the keynote — her first BADCamp! Admission is free!

Level Up Your Drupal Skills in Vienna at DrupalCon Europe 2025

From imperial palaces and world-class museums to vibrant cafés and green city parks, Vienna is the perfect backdrop for DrupalCon Europe 2025. Join us October 14–17 to experience a city that blends culture, innovation, and community. Explore Drupal, connect with peers, and enjoy unforgettable Vienna.