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The countdown to Drupal 10 has begun: with versions 10.0.x and 9.5.x entering beta in September, developers should prepare to complete key changes before then. Are you ready to test the beta versions and learn about the crucial deadlines for your projects? Find out all about the new deadlines, the Release Candidate phase and what it means for security support in Drupal 9 in this article!

Did you know that Drupal is behind government, banking and hospital sites? It's no coincidence. Its approach to security not only meets, but exceeds the most demanding standards. With a global community reviewing its code and a team dedicated exclusively to mitigating vulnerabilities, Drupal is prepared to withstand everything from code injections to denial of service attacks. If you still think open source software is insecure, this will change your mind.

At DrupalCon Portland 2022, DrupalEasy Learning not only brought talent, but also inspiration. Students, graduates, and mentors came together to share experiences, contributions, and learnings in community. From talks on professional self-confidence to first contribution credits, this event was proof of the power of an inclusive community that drives growth.

Do you design with the user in mind… or only with the client's requirements? This first part reminds us of something essential: we are all users, but we don't always design as if. Truly understanding the user is key to creating effective digital products — keep reading to discover how a people-centric approach can transform the experience!

At one of the most influential events in the open source ecosystem, powerful ideas emerged: from how technology can fight systems of oppression, to the true role of the open web in our lives. There was talk of purpose, equity, digital futures, and the power we have in building for all. An in-depth look at what it really means to be part of this community.

Open source licenses are the basis of collaborative development, but did you know that not all of them are the same? This article takes you to discover what they are, how they came about and the differences between permissive and copyleft licenses. With examples such as Drupal, you will understand why these licenses are essential to modify, use and share software freely and securely. If you are part of the open source community or want to get started, knowing these details will make you much more agile in your work. Take a look and broaden your vision!

What if you could combine the best of Angular with the flexibility of Drupal? In this content we explore how to make it happen through progressive decoupling, a strategy that allows you to integrate modern components without abandoning your Drupal backend.

Did you miss DrupalCon Europe 2021? It was a week of world-class speakers, from Pfizer to the BBC itself. There was music, artificial intelligence, open source discussions and key updates on the future of Drupal directly from Dries Buytaert. In addition, core leaders were brought together and Europe's strongest DrupalCamps were promoted. A mix of inspiration, community and vision for the future.

Are you creating an online store with Drupal? These 4 modules are essential to get started: Drupal Commerce to structure products and orders, Commerce Shipping to manage shipments, Commerce Stock to control inventory and Commerce Cart API to integrate carts via API. Power your e-commerce from the core!

Want to increase the security of your Drupal site? Setting up two-step authentication is a great way to protect your users' access. In this guide we show you how to do it using the TFA and Google Authenticator modules, as well as how to properly encrypt keys with Encrypt and Real AES. You will learn step by step how to install, configure and activate this functionality, including the generation of recovery codes. We also tell you an important technical detail to avoid errors with older versions of PHP.