The Drop Times: Singapore Government Launches Purple A11y for Enhanced Web Accessibility
Explore Purple A11y, an advanced open-source accessibility tool from Singapore Government Digital Services, aimed at improving web usability for individuals with disabilities. This tool facilitates comprehensive website scanning and offers a user-friendly interface for all users.
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The Drop Times: Bryan Gruneberg to Highlight Open Source Hosting Benefits at LagoonCon Portland 2024
Join Bryan Gruneberg at LagoonCon on May 6 to explore the benefits of open-source hosting for the Open Website Alliance's CMS platforms. Discover how Lagoon's Kubernetes-based solutions can enhance your open-source strategy and streamline web development.
https://www.thedroptimes.com/3
Nonprofit Drupal posts: April Drupal for Nonprofits Chat: Getting Ready for DrupalCon
Join us THURSDAY, April 18 at 1pm ET / 10am PT, for our regularly scheduled call to chat about all things Drupal and nonprofits. (Convert to your local time zone.)
This month we'll be preparing for DrupalCon Portland, which features the return of the Nonprofit Summit!
And we'll of course also have time to discuss anything else that's on our minds at the intersection of Drupal and nonprofits. Got something specific you want to talk about? Feel free to share ahead of time in our collaborative Google doc: https://nten.org/drupal/notes!
All nonprofit Drupal devs and users, regardless of experience level, are always welcome on this call.
This free call is sponsored by NTEN.org and open to everyone.
Join the call: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81817469653
Meeting ID: 818 1746 9653
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Passcode: 551681 One tap mobile:
+16699006833,,81817469653# US (San Jose)
+13462487799,,81817469653# US (Houston) Dial by your location:
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kpV1o65N Follow along on Google Docs: https://nten.org/drupal/notes View notes of previous months' calls.
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The Drop Times: Tickets Now Available for DrupalCamping 2024 in Wolfsburg
Experience the ultimate Drupal getaway at DrupalCamping 2024 in Wolfsburg! Tickets are now on sale for four days of camping, chilling, swimming, barbecue, and Drupal excitement. Don't miss out – secure your spot today.
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The Drop Times: Drupal Developer Days Announces Featured Speakers Gábor Hojtsy and Cristina Chumillas
Drupal Developer Days announces featured speakers Gábor Hojtsy and Cristina Chumillas for their upcoming event in Burgas, Bulgaria. Get ready to dive deep into Drupal 11 updates and Admin UI changes. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from industry experts and connect with the Drupal community!
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Talking Drupal: Skills Upgrade #7
Welcome back to “Skills Upgrade” a Talking Drupal mini-series following the journey of a D7 developer learning D10. This is episode 7. Topics Review Chad's goals for the previous week Test Example Set up phpunit.xml Start with FrontPageLinkTest.php Review Chad's questions In the testing_example module, the file "src/Controller/TestingExampleController.php" has a function for simpletestDescription(). Is this an outdated artifact that should have been removed at some point? The module itself doesn't appear to use Simpletest elsewhere and appears to only rely on PHPUnit. What do you recommend for the minimal code structure to include for any given test type? Is the Testing Example module an ideal model or are there other resources I should review? The testing reference from Selwyn was helpful. In the "FrontPageLinkDependenciesTest.php" setUp() function, the createContentType() function is called without specifying the type. Is that set somewhere else? I may have overlooked it. Nevermind—it's set using randomMachineName() in the createContentType() function. Is there anything extra or standard to write in tests for drupal.org? Tasks for the upcoming week Smart Date - Martin (maintainer) to review promptly, I've already chatted with him about it. Create a new functional test: "submit a range with an end time before the start and validate that an error is returned"...
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The Drop Times: Mounting /Himalayas to /Enterprise Web: Gai Technologies' Ascetic Route
Gai Technologies Pvt Ltd has carved a niche in the Drupal community by focusing exclusively on this versatile platform since 2011. Founded with the mission to cultivate high-caliber software teams in lesser-known regions, Gai has demonstrated remarkable growth and proficiency in delivering sophisticated Drupal solutions. Read the full article for an in-depth look at how Gai Technologies leverages its expertise to foster growth and innovation in the open-source landscape.
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Chapter Three: National Nurses United: Supporting a Large Website
At Chapter Three we do more than build websites from the ground up. We also support existing websites that require new or additional resources. The type of work we do is flexible and depends on the client’s needs. It ranges from basic maintenance and security updates to more substantial overhauls, cleanup, and feature enhancements.
One major website we support is National Nurses United (NNU). With nearly 225,000 members, NNU is the largest union and professional association for registered nurses in the United States. It is the country’s leading advocate for collective bargaining for RNs, regulatory protections for patients and nurses, and for guaranteed health care and expanded medicare.
https://chapterthree.com/blog/
Drupal Association blog: 5 Reasons to Join Us at DrupalCon Portland 2024
Discover Why DrupalCon Portland 2024 Is the Must-Attend Event of the Year
If you're part of the Drupal community or interested in Drupal, you won't want to miss DrupalCon Portland 2024! The conference is set to be the most exciting and informative event of the year, catering to developers, marketers, content editors, content publishers, and anyone else who interacts with their website. In this blog post, I'll outline the top five reasons why attending DrupalCon Portland in 2024 is a must.
Immerse Yourself in the Ultimate Drupal Experience
DrupalCon Portland 2024 promises an entire week dedicated to Drupal and the vibrant Drupal Community. It's your chance to connect with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, engage in discussions, build lasting friendships, and simply have a fantastic time. Key highlights of the event include:
Foster Community Through In-Person Connections: Experience the warmth and synergy of the Drupal community by connecting face-to-face with fellow Drupal enthusiasts. This is a unique chance to share your passion for Drupal with like-minded individuals in a vibrant, engaging setting.
Driesnote & Eminent Speakers: Gain insights from the Drupal founder during the much-anticipated Driesnote and learn from a lineup of distinguished speakers. These sessions promise to be thought-provoking, offering deep dives into various aspects of Drupal...
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ImageX: Augment Your Drupal Content Management Workflows with the Augmentor AI Module
Authored by: Nadiia Nykolaichuk.
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Matt Glaman: Writing tests first saves time and money later on
The TalkingDrupal podcast had Alexey Korepov on to talk about Test Driven Development. Alexey has written the Test Helpers module, a development package that provides many useful utility tools for writing unit tests for your Drupal code.
https://mglaman.dev/blog/writi
Balint Pekker: Enhancing Drupal with GitHub Actions
When it comes to Drupal development, GitHub Actions offers invaluable assistance in automating repetitive tasks, standardizing your processes, and enhancing code quality. By defining workflows as code in YAML files that can react to various events, it provides flexible customization and scalability. Pre-built actions can handle common tasks like building and testing code, while custom actions can be tailored to project-specific requirements. Let's explore some of the best practices along with examples of actions you could use in your next Drupal project.
https://bpekker.dev/enhancing-
Specbee: How to integrate Auth0 Single Sign-On (SSO) in Drupal
If you want to offer your users a hassle-free login experience, convenience and security, Single Sign-On (SSO) is the way to go. SSO is an authentication process that allows users to access multiple applications or services with a single set of login credentials.
Auth0 is an identity-as-a-service (IDaaS) platform that provides authentication and authorization services for applications and APIs. It offers a comprehensive set of features for implementing secure and customizable authentication solutions, including support for various authentication methods such as username/password, social logins, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
In this article, you will learn more about SSO and Auth0 and how you can integrate it with your Drupal website.
Benefits of SSO Integration in Drupal
Seamless User Experience: Integrating SSO into Drupal enables users to log in once and access all connected applications seamlessly, eliminating the need for multiple logins and enhancing user convenience.
Centralized User Management: SSO centralizes user authentication and authorization, making it easier for administrators to manage user accounts, permissions, and access control policies across multiple Drupal sites or integrated applications.
Enhanced Security: SSO enhances security by enforcing consistent authentication policies and enabling centralized management of user access,...
https://www.specbee.com/blogs/
The Drop Times: Christoph Weber to Explore Private LLMs for Technical Documentation at LagoonCon 2024
Join Christoph Weber at LagoonCon Portland on May 6 as he discusses utilizing private large language models to enhance developer access to technical documentation, ensuring data sovereignty with the Lagoon open-source platform. Learn how this integration protects customer data while advancing AI innovation.
https://www.thedroptimes.com/3
Building my own CO2 monitor
For years, I have worried about the CO2 levels in our kids' bedroom. Until recently, our two sons shared a small bedroom in our apartment. Every night, they insisted on shutting the door to block out light and noise. Yet, once they fell asleep, I'd quietly open the door to make sure they had enough fresh air to fuel their dreams.
As we breathe, our bodies naturally expel CO2 (carbon dioxide). When CO2 reacts with water within our body it becomes carbonate, which can subtly shift our body's internal balance. That is why high CO2 levels, like in sealed bedrooms, can be harmful.
Outdoor CO2 levels average around 400 ppm (parts per million), but indoor levels are considered healthy up to 800 ppm. Between 800 and 1200 ppm, minor discomfort may begin, and levels above 2,000 ppm indicate poor air quality, posing health risks.
A pivotal study by Harvard University found that for every 500 ppm increase in CO2, cognitive response times slow by 1.4-1.8%, and productivity decreases by 2.1-2.4%. Furthermore, another study links high CO2 levels to reduced sleep quality. These findings highlight the effects of indoor CO2 levels on both our physical health, mental performance and sleep quality.
After developing my own thermometer, I grew interested in CO2 monitoring. Although there are many commercial CO2 detectors available, I opted to build my own CO2 monitor using my thermometer...
https://dri.es/building-my-own
Sydney Opera House using Drupal
Across its 50-year history, the Sydney Opera House has welcomed musicians, dancers, actors, playwrights, filmmakers, contemporary artists, and thinkers who have both challenged and defined the cultural scene. As a result, the Sydney Opera House draws millions of visitors from around the world each year.
Not only is the Sydney Opera House of incredible cultural importance, it's also an architectural masterpiece. Its unique design makes it one of the most iconic buildings in the world, and has earned it a place as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Last year, the Sydney Opera House chose to migrate its website to Drupal. Today, it is running Drupal 10. The decision by such a prestigious institution to relaunch their website on Drupal highlights Drupal's flexibility, security, and ability to manage complex websites.
A couple of weeks ago, during my visit to Australia, I met with the Drupal team at the Sydney Opera House. I was particularly impressed by the team's dedication to using Open Source to expand cultural access and their enthusiasm for collaborating with other arts and cultural organizations. Their focus on innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration perfectly aligns with the core values of Open Source and the Open Web. Drupal is such a great solution for them!
https://dri.es/sydney-opera-ho