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Streamlining Local Drupal Development with Lando and Pantheon

As Drupal developers, having a fast and reliable local development environment is key to a smooth workflow. When combined with Pantheon — a powerful cloud-based Drupal hosting platform — Lando can significantly improve how you build, test, and deploy Drupal sites. In this guide, we’ll explore how to leverage both tools together to create an optimized local development experience for Drupal sites hosted on Pantheon.

Enhancements in Migrating from Drupal 7 to the Latest Version

Migrating from Drupal 7 to the latest version, such as Drupal 9 or Drupal 10, is a critical step for organizations seeking to take advantage of modern web development technologies, enhanced security, and performance improvements. This migration process has become more efficient and streamlined due to a series of enhancements and tools introduced in recent versions. Below is a detailed overview of the key enhancements, strategies, and code examples to help you successfully migrate your website from Drupal 7 to the latest version of Drupal.

Staying Current with Drupal’s Plugin API Evolution: Adapting Tutorials for PHP Attributes

Drupal's Plugin API has been a key part of its flexibility and extensibility, allowing developers to add custom functionality in a clean and modular way. With the release of modern PHP features, such as PHP attributes, Drupal is evolving to improve the way plugins are defined and managed. This change introduces a cleaner, more efficient way to work with plugins, as it moves away from docblock annotations and embraces a more native PHP approach.

Understanding Cache Keys vs. Cache Tags in Drupal: Key Differences and Use Cases

In Drupal, caching is a critical aspect of optimizing site performance, and two key concepts in caching are Cache Keys and Cache Tags. While both play a role in improving performance, they serve distinct purposes. Understanding the difference between them is essential for developers to effectively manage caching and ensure optimal site performance.

Discovering Drupal 11: Key Features and Major Enhancements

Drupal 11.0.0 has officially launched, marking an exciting milestone for both current users and those considering making the switch! This dynamic, accessible, powerful, integration-ready, and secure CMS has undergone significant improvements from Drupal 10 to Drupal 11. Whether you're managing content, building features via the user interface, or developing custom solutions, Drupal 11 makes everything easier. For those upgrading from older versions like Drupal 7, the changes will be striking.

Preparing for Drupal 11: Best Practices for Upgrading from Drupal 9 or 10

Drupal is continually evolving, and keeping your website updated is essential for maintaining security and performance. With the launch of Drupal 11, now is the perfect time to strategize your upgrade from Drupal 9 or 10. This blog serves as a step-by-step guide to best practices for a smooth transition, ensuring your site is future-ready to take advantage of Drupal 11’s new features.

Why Upgrade to Drupal 11?