The latest innovations in Drupal

Drupal is an open-source content management system that powers millions of websites around the world. It is known for its flexibility, scalability, and security. Drupal is used by organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises and government agencies.

In recent years, Drupal has undergone a significant transformation, with new features and functionalities being added with each new release. In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the latest innovations in Drupal.

Drupal 9

Drupal 9 was released in June 2020, and it was a significant update from Drupal 8. Unlike previous versions of Drupal, the upgrade from Drupal 8 to Drupal 9 was not a major overhaul. Instead, it was designed to be a smooth transition, with many of the features and functionalities being carried over.

Drupal 9 has improved performance, security, and accessibility. It is also more flexible and easier to use. One of the key benefits of Drupal 9 is that it has a long-term support (LTS) version, which means that it will be supported until November 2023.

Layout Builder

The Layout Builder module was introduced in Drupal 8.5 and has been improved in subsequent releases. The Layout Builder allows site builders to create custom layouts for content without needing to know how to code.

With the Layout Builder, site builders can create flexible layouts with drag-and-drop functionality. The Layout Builder also supports responsive design, so layouts will automatically adjust for different screen sizes.

JSON:API

JSON:API is a new web service API that was introduced in Drupal 8.7. The JSON:API module provides a standardized way to interact with Drupal data through HTTP requests.

JSON:API is designed to be developer-friendly and easy to use. It is also highly customizable, allowing developers to configure it to their specific needs.

Automated Updates

Automated updates were introduced in Drupal 8.6, and they have been improved in subsequent releases. With automated updates, Drupal core and contributed modules can be automatically updated without requiring manual intervention.

Automated updates are designed to be safe and reliable. They use a secure update process, and they are only applied if they pass a series of tests.

Media Library

The Media Library module was introduced in Drupal 8.6 and has been improved in subsequent releases. The Media Library allows site builders to easily manage media assets, such as images and videos, without needing to use a third-party tool.

The Media Library provides a central location for managing media assets. It also supports drag-and-drop functionality, so assets can be easily added to the content.