Technology

Much has been said about Drupal's big shift to a broader and different audience than the one we were used to. Drupal CMS is designed for those who are looking for an easy-to-manage solution without relying on developers.

Wasn't Drupal already a CMS? What's the difference?

Drupal has always been a CMS (Content Management System), but the difference is that Drupal CMS is a specialized version of Drupal Core. Its goal is to offer a fast, friendly and preconfigured solution for those who need to manage content without technical knowledge.

If you are ever working with code in Drupal and encounter the typical message, "The website encountered an unexpected error. Please try again later," it’s a sign that there’s a bug. However, there’s no way to know exactly where it occurred, and it's tedious to go back and forth trying to find it manually. Drupal has an error level manager to help display errors.

The following tip is a trick developers can use to make the most obvious errors visible.

All you have to do is copy the following code.

And paste it into the "settings.php" file of your Drupal installation.

In addition to improving the experience for editors, another big area of ​​improvement for end users are features that make Drupal 8 mobile-friendly by default, to keep up with the global explosion of mobile devices around the world.

In just thirty years, hardware technology has made quite a considerable advance. If you don't believe it, look at the following image where a comparison is made between what it meant to have 20GB of disk space 30 years ago and 32GB today. comparison is clear both in physical space and price and weight, especially the latter.

In just thirty years, hardware technology has made quite a considerable advance. If you don't believe it, look at the following image where a comparison is made between what it meant to have 20GB of disk space 30 years ago and 32GB today. comparison is clear both in physical space and price and weight, especially the latter.

The comparison in numbers is:

IBM 3380 Disk Systems – 1980 8 IBMs 3380 Disk Systems of 2.5GB each (totaling 20GB)

Estimated Value: $648,000 to $1,137,000

Weight: 2,000kg (2,000,000g) microSD – 2010

With this article we continue with a series of articles in which we will learn how to install a database cluster in high availability. This model is very interesting for high traffic sites.

Nowadays, fast and direct communication with users is essential to improve the experience on any website built with Drupal. To facilitate this contact, the Whatsapp Button module offers a simple and effective solution within the Drupal ecosystem.

What does this module do?

The Whatsapp Button module allows you to add a configurable block anywhere on the site, providing direct access to Whatsapp. With this button, users can start a conversation immediately with a single click.

When it comes to managing users in Drupal, flexibility and permissions control are key aspects to ensure efficient management. In this sense, the Administer Users by Role Custom Actions module extends the functionality of the base Administer Users by Role module, providing new options for user administration.

What does this module do?

This module allows sub-administrators, with appropriate permissions, to lock and unlock users with allowed roles. With this extension, organizations can delegate user management without compromising security or granting excessive permissions.

In the realm of digital transformation, Drupal has emerged as a robust and versatile platform capable of supporting the creation of personalized and scalable digital experiences. However, Drupal's true value is only revealed when implemented by experts who deeply understand its architecture and can tailor its capabilities to meet the specific needs of an organization. This is where SeeD EM shines as a true leader in Drupal development, offering a comprehensive approach that includes Design, UX/UI, information architecture, and advanced web service integration capabilities.

On January 15, 2025, the global Drupal community celebrated a historic event with the official launch of Drupal CMS, a tool designed to simplify and accelerate the creation of high-impact websites. At Seed EM, experts in Drupal development, we are excited to explore the possibilities this new solution offers to transform digital content management.

Initially known as Drupal Starshot, Drupal CMS positions itself as the perfect solution for projects seeking fast and efficient implementation without the need for complex custom development. This system complements Drupal Core, the standard for large-scale projects and advanced customization.

Two-factor authentication is a means of identifying a user through two separate pieces of information or identification. For your Drupal site, these two parts are your account password and a one-time password generated using a third-party mobile authenticator.