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Meet the candidates for the 2024 Drupal Association Board Election! 🗳️ The Drop Times introduces the diverse group of professionals vying for a spot on the board. Each candidate brings a unique perspective and a shared commitment to the Drupal community. From seasoned developers to strategic thinkers, these individuals are ready to drive Drupal's future forward. We will be covering each of the 7 candidates in detail and plan to conduct interviews with them. We had already published the announcement post of one candidate yesterday, and the others are in line. For the time being, here are the list of candidates in the fray: Janna Malikova from Tomato Elephant Studio, Dominique De Cooman from Dropsolid Digital Experience Company, Albert Hughes from Stanford University, J Matthew Saunders from Pfizer, William Huggins from Zoocha, Kevin Quillen from Velir, and Alejandro Moreno López from Pantheon Platform. Stay informed about their visions and plans, and get ready to cast your vote to shape the direction of Drupal for the coming years. Find the link in the comments to learn more! #Drupal #DrupalAssociation #DrupalElection2024 #OpenSource #CommunityLeadership 🌍

Join the #PacificDrupalMeetup, a recurring virtual event scheduled for individuals in the Pacific time zone, but open to all time zones! Newcomers are encouraged to learn more, while experienced community members are invited to share their knowledge and support. For more details : https://lnkd.in/gm7JdXgD If you have any Drupal projects, initiatives, or events that need community support, please let us know via the ASK page on The Drop Times. https://lnkd.in/gRnqWUSF Let’s work together to elevate our community! #DrupalCommunity #DrupalMeetup #OpenSource #DrupalLearning #TechCommunity #DrupalForAll

🌍 Discover the Global Drupal Community! 🚀 Excited about the size and scope of the Drupal community? Dive into the latest insights from The Drop Times, featuring a detailed analysis by Anoop John on the geographical spread and significant presence of Drupal enthusiasts worldwide! This extensive study reveals the vibrant diversity within the Drupal community, with a staggering 280,000 profiles linked to Drupal across LinkedIn. From Europe to North America, the community shows a robust footprint, reflecting the widespread adoption and influence of Drupal technology. 🔗 Read the full article for a more in-depth analysis and to learn where the top Drupal talents reside, including intriguing data trends and regional distributions. The link is in the comments. 📈 Let's shape the future of open source together! #Drupal #OpenSource #CommunityBuilding #TechTrends #GlobalImpact 📌 Feel free to connect for collaborations and insights on enhancing Drupal initiatives globally! 🌐 Leading the #DrupalCollab Initiative

At The Drop Times, we are dedicated to supporting and measuring the Drupal community's growth. By leveraging LinkedIn's search capabilities, we've developed a methodology to estimate the global distribution of Drupal professionals. This approach, despite its imperfections, provides valuable insights into the community's spread and helps us make informed decisions for future initiatives. Discover the detailed methodology we used and the rationale behind it, shedding light on how we aim to monitor and foster the Drupal community's expansion. 🔍Learn more about our innovative approach. 👉Read the full article by Anoop John. Link in comments ! #DrupalCommunity #LinkedInAnalysis #CommunityGrowth #Drupal #Opensource

𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐂𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 (Barcelona) 2024! 🌐   It was exciting to discuss how DrupalFit can enhance the Drupal experience through streamlined #support and maintenance with the community members. 🤝   Being part of conversations around #Drupal’s evolving landscape and how our platform is driving innovation in this domain highlighted the #potential for long term #success.   𝑾𝒆’𝒓𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝑫𝒓𝒖𝒑𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆! 🚀📈   #DrupalFit #DrupalConBarcelona #Drupal #Innovation #CommunityEngagement #Networking #WebDevelopment

Exciting news for the Drupal community! The Twin Cities Drupal Camp scheduled for September 12 to 13, 2024, is now open for session submissions. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to Drupal, this is your chance to share your knowledge and expertise. 🌟 The Twin Cities Drupal Camp, a staple event for Drupal enthusiasts, promises to be a hub of innovation and collaboration. Don't miss the opportunity to contribute and be part of this amazing event! Check out the comments to read m #Drupal #TwinCitiesDrupalCamp #WebDevelopment #OpenSource #TechCommunity #DrupalEvents

🌟 Big Blue Door's involvement in the LocalGov Drupal roadmap 🌟 If you haven't seen it already the LocalGov Drupal roadmap is a great way to see key initiatives coming up across the platform and who is leading on each area. You can also see areas of work currently unassigned and how you can get involved. We're delighted that Big Blue Door is now officially listed as contributors to key areas that will enhance the platform and user experience going forwards. Our focus areas include: 🗳️ Elections: Streamlining the management and display of election information to ensure transparency and ease of access for citizens. 🛠️ Subsites Extras: Enhancing the capabilities of subsites, allowing for more flexible and customised solutions tailored to specific needs. 📸 Media Entity Usage (content editor improvements): Improving the media management experience for content editors, making it simpler and more intuitive to create and manage content. Explore the LocalGov Drupal roadmap via https://buff.ly/3XNhXq5 A huge thank you to our talented team and the LocalGov Drupal community for their ongoing collaboration. #BigBlueDoor #LocalGovDrupal #PublicSector #DigitalTransformation

🌟 Hey Druplers from Virginia! 🌟 We’re excited to share that Drupal is thriving in your city. Join the upcoming Drupal NoVa meetup in Fairfax, Virginia, on 12 Sep 2024 at 03:00 EDT 💻 From Diagrams to Dynamics: Translating Business Logic into Code with Drupal's ECA Module (goodbye Rules) Don’t miss your chance to connect with the team, gain valuable insights, and support community growth with your participation! For more details, find the link in the comments 👇 #DrupalEvents #Drupal #DrupalMeetup #DrupalCommunity #WebDevelopment #TechEvents #virginia

🌟 Hey Drupalers from UK! 🌟 We’re excited to share that Drupal is thriving in your city. Join the upcoming NWDUG UK Monthly Meetup September 2024 10 September 2024, 7pm BST. Don’t miss your chance to connect with the team, gain valuable insights, and support community growth with your participation! For more details, find the link in the comments 👇 #DrupalEvents #Drupal #DrupalMeetup #DrupalCommunity #WebDevelopment #TechEvents #UK #MyMeetup

Join Len Swaneveld and Derek Wright, longtime contributors to Drupal core for an engaging session called: "Unlocking Drupal Core: Your Path to Active Contribution". Discover how they started, sustain their involvement, and how you can too. Learn about Drupal Community initiatives, their differences from Strategic initiatives and why they're important. We'll highlight the Bugsmash Initiative as an example of successful community involvement and share its impact and lessons learned. Finally, they will guide you on how to contribute to Drupal core development and why it's a rewarding endeavor. Don't miss this chance to become an active part of the Drupal community! #Drupaljam #DrupalCore #OpenSource #TechCommunity #BugsmashInitiative