Best Drupal News Podcasts (2025)

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From Car Culture to Cybersecurity: Building Community and Skills with Christian Pinkston 22:49

4h ago22:49

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In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast, we meet Christian Pinkston, a cybersecurity student and car culture enthusiast who's become a recognizable figure in the hacker community. Christian shares his unique journey into cybersecurity—from early experiments with hacking tools to volunteering at major conferences and running mesh networks with …

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#178 – Adam Silverstein Explores Transformative Browser Features Impacting WordPress Sites 55:47

7h ago55:47

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On the podcast today we have Adam Silverstein. He's here to discuss how new browser APIs and web technologies are transforming the WordPress experience. Adam explains advancements like the Popover API, Scroll Animations, CSS carousels, customisable selects, view transitions, and speculative loading, many of which reduce reliance on heavy JavaScript…

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Keeping Drupal Running With Static Code Analysis & Lessons From Drupalgeddon - Matt Glaman 20:00

7d ago20:00

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In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast, we sit down with Matt Glaman, a veteran developer in the Drupal community, to explore the role of static code analysis in maintaining secure, performant, and upgrade-ready PHP applications. We dive into tools like PHPStan and DrupalCheck, and how they help identify deprecations and prevent security risk…

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FLOSS 841: Drupal and AI: The Right Tool for Everything 1:24:19

7d ago1:24:19

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This week Jonathan and Katherine talk with Jamie Abrahams about Drupal, and how AI just makes sense. No, really. Jamie makes a compelling case that Drupal is a really good tool for building AI workflows. We cover security, personal AI, and more! You can join the conversation in the Hackaday Discord, watch live or get the video version of the show o…

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#177 – Charlotte Bax on Reducing Your Website’s Carbon Footprint 38:10

7d ago38:10

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In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Charlotte Bax at WordCamp Europe about making websites more environmentally sustainable. Charlotte shares her journey into sustainable web design, offers practical advice on reducing a website’s carbon footprint, like choosing green web hosting, optimising images, improving UX, applying caching, and managi…

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Drupal Brief: The Weekly Drop 689 - AI, DrupalCon 2026, Core Changes & Community Insights 15:38

8d ago15:38

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Send us a text Issue 689 of TheWeeklyDrop, curated by Bob Kepford, offers a thorough weekly roundup for the Drupal community. This edition highlights major developments such as the Drupal AI Initiative and early momentum for DrupalCon North America 2026. It includes essential Core updates on deprecations and technical refinements, a curated list of…

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Drupal Brief: Talking Drupal # 511: UI Suite 2.0: Bringing Design Systems to Drupal 22:04

8d ago22:04

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Send us a text This episode of Talking Drupal explores UI Suite 2.0—a powerful suite of modules aimed at integrating modern design systems into Drupal workflows. The conversation unpacks how UI Suite simplifies front-end development by abstracting complex theming into YAML, supporting reusable themes, and aligning Drupal with common design practice…

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Drupal Brief: Talking Drupal #510 - From Hooks to OOP: Evolving Drupal's Architecture 20:02

13d ago20:02

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Send us a text This podcast episode of Talking Drupal features a deep dive with Drupal core contributors into the transformation of Drupal’s foundational “hooks” system from procedural code to an object-oriented programming (OOP) model. The discussion explains what hooks are, why they’ve been central to Drupal’s extensibility, and what challenges l…

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FLOSS 840: End-of-10; Not Just Some Guy in a Van 1:04:04

14d ago1:04:04

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This week Jonathan talks with Joseph P. De Veaugh-Geiss about KDE's eco initiative and the end of 10 campaign! Is Open Source really a win for environmentalism? How does the End of 10 campaign tie in? And what does Pewdiepie have to do with it? Watch to find out! You can join the conversation in the Hackaday Discord, watch live or get the video ver…

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#176 – Héctor de Prada on the Power of Local WordPress Meetups in Community Building 36:03

14d ago36:03

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On the podcast today Nathan Wrigley talks with Héctor de Prada, co-founder of Modular DS and an organiser of the WordPress Meetup in León, Spain. Héctor shares his motivations for fostering local WordPress communities, details how the team organises popular, well-attended Meetups, and explains their strategies for inclusive topics, sponsorship, and…

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DrupalBrief: TheWeeklyDrop #688 - Gin Admin Theme Adopted, DrupalCon Vienna Updates & AI Progress 9:59

17d ago9:59

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Send us a text This issue of TheWeeklyDrop, dated June 26th, 2025, delivers a comprehensive roundup of the latest developments in the Drupal ecosystem. Key highlights include the official adoption of the Gin Admin Theme into Drupal core, updates on the Drupal AI Initiative, and preparations for DrupalCon Vienna 2025. The newsletter also covers impo…

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DrupalBrief: Talking Drupal # 509 - Bridging the Gap: WordPress Meets Drupal at DrupalCon 17:11

17d ago17:11

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Send us a text This podcast features WordPress developer Chris Reynolds reflecting on his DrupalCon experience and drawing comparisons between the WordPress and Drupal communities. He highlights shared values, Drupal features he wishes WordPress had (like Composer and image styles), and areas where Drupal could learn from WordPress, such as event a…

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Episode 839: I Want to Get Paid Twice 58:08

21d ago58:08

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This week Jonathan talks with benny Vasquez about AlmaLinux! Why is AlmaLinux the choice for slightly older hardware? What is the deal with RISC-V? And how does EPEL fit in? Tune in to find out! You can join the conversation in the Hackaday Discord, watch live or get the video version of the show on Youtube, as well as getting the full story and sh…

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#175 – Jennifer Schumacher on Learning From Agency Mistakes 37:26

21d ago37:26

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On the podcast today we have Jennifer Schumacher. Jennifer shares her journey from freelance web developer to agency leader, focusing on the mistakes agencies often make, like unbillable support hours, poor design handoffs, and scope creep, and how to learn from them. She emphasises the importance of process improvement, mental health, honest refle…

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DrupalBrief: Talking Drupal # 507 : How Drupal Is Going Global — Federation & Modeler API 18:29

27d ago18:29

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Send us a text This podcast episode of "Talking Drupal" primarily discusses two key initiatives: the Modeler API and the International Drupal Federation Initiative. The Modeler API is highlighted as a new tool that allows Drupal users to visually define and represent various business logic, extending beyond the existing ECA module to include defini…

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From Phishing Scam Response to Cyber Defender: A Journey into Security - Manoj Viswanathan 25:52

28d ago25:52

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In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast, Manoj Viswanathan shares his unconventional journey into cybersecurity, from a personal phishing incident to mastering Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions and interning at Toshiba. The conversation dives deep into the community-driven value of groups like BurbSec, the practical benefits of hands-on expe…

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Episode 838: AtomVM, and The Full Stack Elixir Developer 1:00:39

28d ago1:00:39

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This week Jonathan chats with Davide and Paul about AtomVM! Why Elixir on embedded? And how!? And what is a full stack Elixir developer, anyways? Listen to find out! You can join the conversation in the Hackaday Discord, watch live or get the video version of the show on Youtube, as well as getting the full story and show links from Hackaday. Oh, a…

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#174 – Joe Dolson and Jonathan Desrosiers on WordPress Accessibility: Core Commitment or Canonical Plugin 45:36

28d ago45:36

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On the podcast today we have Joe Dolson and Jonathan Desrosiers. We're talking about the concept of canonical plugins in WordPress, focusing on accessibility. We discuss what canonical plugins are, their potential benefits and drawbacks, and whether accessibility features should move from Core to a dedicated plugin. The conversation explores the co…

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DrupalBrief: The WeeklyDrop #687 - Drupal AI, Headless Trends, and the Road to Drupal 11 12:19

1M ago12:19

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Send us a text This podcast episode is inspired by Issue 687 of TheWeeklyDrop, a Drupal-focused newsletter curated by Bob Kepford. It covers highlights from the latest Drupal news, including the release of Drupal AI 1.1.0, articles exploring headless B2B strategies, the evolution of PHP, and best practices for modern Drupal development. The episode…

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DrupalBrief: Module: Drupal Core 11.2 - Performance Boosts, SDC Variants, and the Future of Core 10:36

1M ago10:36

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Send us a text This podcast dives into the major advancements in Drupal Core 11.2, a milestone release that enhances performance, developer experience, and modern web standards. Topics include the introduction of Single Directory Component (SDC) variants for greater front-end flexibility, object-oriented preprocess hooks that reduce reliance on tra…

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AI, Zero Trust, And The Future Of DevSecOps In A Cloud-First World – Nivathan Athiganoor Somasundharam 19:35

1M ago19:35

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In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast, we dive deep into the evolving role of DevSecOps with Nivathan Athiganoor Somasundharam, a technical account manager at Teleport. He shares his journey from cloud engineering to becoming a DevSecOps practitioner, emphasizing proactive security, the elimination of secrets, and the future of identity-base…

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Episode 837: World's Best Beta Tester 39:35

1M ago39:35

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This week Jonathan chats with Geekwife! What does a normal user really think of Linux on the desktop and Open Source options? And what is it really like, putting up with Jonathan's shenanigans? Watch to find out! You can join the conversation in the Hackaday Discord, watch live or get the video version of the show on Youtube, as well as getting the…

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#173 – Tom Willmot and Jon Ang on Building a Global Bank Website 41:32

1M ago41:32

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On the podcast today we have Tom Willmot and Jon Ang. This episode was recorded at WordCamp Europe, and we're talk about how Human Made built and manage the Standard Chartered Bank’s global WordPress platform. We discuss the scale and complexity of serving 70 countries, 500+ CMS users, and hundreds of millions of monthly page views, concentrating u…

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DrupalBrief: The WeeklyDrop #686 - Inside Drupal: Vienna 2025, AI Shifts, and Migration Moves 10:54

1M ago10:54

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Send us a text This podcast explores the key highlights from the June 12th, 2025 issue of TheWeeklyDrop, offering a comprehensive look at what’s happening across the Drupal landscape. We discuss major updates including preparations for DrupalCon Vienna 2025, emerging trends in AI integration within Drupal workflows, and the community’s evolving app…

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Drupal Brief: Talking Drupal #506 - Automated Testing Kit (ATK) & Tailored Taxonomies with TVI 23:08

1M ago23:08

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Send us a text This podcast explores the Automated Testing Kit (ATK), a toolset for running customizable end-to-end tests on Drupal sites, and the Taxonomy Views Integrator (TVI) module, which allows selective customization of taxonomy term pages. Learn how ATK helps streamline QA processes and how TVI improves content display flexibility. DrupalBr…

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Reducing Developer Toil, Shifting Security Left, And Using Caution With AI – Andy Dennis 20:41

1M ago20:41

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In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast, Andy Dennis, VP at Modus Create, joins Dwayne McDaniel to unpack what "shifting left" really means for security and engineering teams. They explore the impact of hands-on security training at B-Sides events, the concept of developer toil, and the role AI tools like GitHub Copilot AutoFix are starting to…

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Episode 836: Beeps and Booths With Meshtastic 1:09:18

1M ago1:09:18

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This week Jonathan and Aaron Newcomb chat with Ben Meadors and Garth Vander Houwen about Meshtastic! What's changed since we talked to them last, where is the project going, and what's coming next? Listen to find out! You can join the conversation in the Hackaday Discord, watch live or get the video version of the show on Youtube, as well as gettin…

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#172 – Reyes Martínez and Héctor De Prada on Website Maintenance for WordPress Agencies and Freelancers 42:51

1M ago42:51

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On the podcast today we have Reyes Martínez and Héctor De Prada. They're here to discuss the essential tasks involved in maintaining multiple WordPress websites, especially for freelancers and agencies. They explore the importance of ongoing updates, security, backups, uptime monitoring, and client education, highlighting proactive website care as …

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DrupalBrief: Module - Facet Bot Blocker: Protecting Your Drupal Site from Bot-Caused Bloat 15:52

2M ago15:52

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the challenges of managing excessive bot traffic on Drupal sites using faceted search. Bots crawling every combination of filters can generate an overwhelming number of unique URLs, increasing server load and even impacting hosting costs. Enter the Facet Bot Blocker module — a lightweight solution that e…

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DrupalBrief: The WeeklyDrop #685 - Drupal Association Board Elections, AI, and What's New 13:18

2M ago13:18

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the latest from The Weekly Drop, your go-to source for all things Drupal. From updates on the upcoming board elections to fresh tutorials on AI integration and migration strategies, this issue is packed with valuable insights for developers, site builders, and decision-makers alike. We also touch on recent…

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Educate, Empower, Prepare: Building Inclusive Cybersecurity With Rebekah Skeete 23:26

2M ago23:26

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In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast, we sit down with Rebekah Skeete, COO of BlackGirlsHack, to explore how her organization is increasing diversity and accessibility in cybersecurity through hands-on training, mentorship, and inclusive community building. Rebekah shares the origin story of BlackGirlsHack, their evolving programs including…

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Episode 835: Board Member B 1:03:51

2M ago1:03:51

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This week Jonathan and Rob chat with Nate Graham about KDE! Why did Nate walk away from Apple, and how did he find Linux and KDE? And what does he see coming next? Watch to find out! You can join the conversation in the Hackaday Discord, watch live or get the video version of the show on Youtube, as well as getting the full story and show links fro…

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DrupalBrief: Module - Working with External CSV Data in Drupal 16:30

2M ago16:30

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the Views CSV Source module for Drupal—an innovative tool that lets site builders display data directly from CSV files without importing them into the database. We dive into how the module supports both local and remote files, even those requiring authentication, and how it integrates seamlessly with Views…

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DrupalBrief: Talking Drupal # 505: Custom Field Module: Smarter Structured Data in Drupal 21:10

2M ago21:10

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Send us a text In this episode of Talking Drupal, the team dives into the Custom Field module — a powerful alternative to Drupal's core Field API. Guest Andy Marquee, the module's maintainer, explains how it enables developers and site builders to define complex, structured data types without writing custom code. The conversation highlights perform…

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DrupalBrief: Talking Drupal # 504 : Building the Marketplace & Exploring Views CSV 26:03

2M ago26:03

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Send us a text In this episode of Talking Drupal, the team explores two key topics: the evolving concept of a Drupal marketplace and the utility of the Views CSV Source module. Guest Tiffany Farriss shares insights from a working group researching a trusted platform for launching pre-built Drupal sites, touching on technical, social, and business i…

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DrupalBiref : The WeeklyDrop #684: Future-Proofing Drupal: AI, D7 EOL & More 13:17

2M ago13:17

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore highlights from Issue 684 of TheWeeklyDrop, your go-to source for all things Drupal. This week’s roundup covers major announcements like DrupalCon Vienna 2025, new features in Drupal 11.2.0 Beta, and the upcoming end-of-life for Drupal 7. We delve into migration strategies, extended support options, and ho…

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Drupal Brief: TheWeeklyDrop#683 - Inside Drupal: UN Endorsement, Core Updates & AI Trends 18:47

2M ago18:47

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Send us a text This episode offers a curated roundup from TheWeeklyDrop – Issue 683, highlighting the latest developments in the Drupal ecosystem. Topics include the Drupal Association's endorsement of the UN's Open Source Principles, the appointment of new NEDA representatives, and updates to core Drupal functionality. The episode also explores ex…

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DrupalBrief: Talking Drupal # 503 : Building Connections and Components: John & Jason in TD Cafe #002 18:18

2M ago18:18

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Send us a text This episode of Talking Drupal features a relaxed yet insightful TD Cafe conversation between John and Jason. They explore how the Drupal community continues to foster meaningful connections—even as contributors evolve into new roles or move across industries and locations. 🚲 Personal anecdotes, like the logistics of shipping a bicyc…

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Bridging the Gap Between Dev and Sec: Tools, Culture, and Careers - Thomas Jost 24:49

2M ago24:49

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In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast, Thomas Jost shares his journey from software development to becoming a Senior Application Security Engineer, offering insights into the value of diverse tech backgrounds in AppSec. He discusses the real-world friction between security practices and developer workflows, especially around static analysis …

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Episode 834: It Was Cool in 2006 1:05:23

2M ago1:05:23

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This week Jonathan chats with Ben Meadors and Rob Campbell about the boatload of software Microsoft just released as Open Source! What's the motivation, why is the new Edit interesting, and what's up with Copilot? Watch to find out! You can join the conversation in the Hackaday Discord, watch live or get the video version of the show on Youtube, as…

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#171 – Felix Arntz on How Speculative Loading Is Speeding Up Your WordPress Website 48:15

2M ago48:15

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On the podcast today we have Felix Arntz who discusses speculative loading, a new WordPress 6.8 feature designed to make websites faster by preloading pages before users navigate to them. Felix explains how it works, why WordPress uses a conservative default setting for broad compatibility, and how more eager configurations are possible with plugin…

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DrupalBrief: The WeeklyDrop #682 : Drupal in Transition: Core Updates, AI Integration & D7’s Final Chapter 17:57

2M ago17:57

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore highlights from Issue 682 of TheWeeklyDrop, the essential newsletter for Drupal developers and site builders. 👉 What’s Inside: 🔧 Major updates in Drupal core: VanillaJS, deprecated database options, and modular hook reform. ⏳ Drupal 7 end-of-life urgency: Free audits, support options, and migration tools. …

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DrupalBrief: Talking Drupal # 502 : Modules and Machines: AI, Maintenance, and the Future of Drupal 18:34

2M ago18:34

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Send us a text This podcast details a conversation between two seasoned Drupal developers, offering insights into the complexities of maintaining open-source projects within the Drupal ecosystem. It examines the varying degrees of emotional investment maintainers experience—contrasting the deep personal responsibility felt for self-initiated projec…

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What Tools Miss and Why Humans Matter in AppSec - Yash Shahani 18:02

2M ago18:02

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In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast, Dwayne McDaniel sits down with Yash Shahani, a seasoned AppSec engineer and vulnerability hunter, to dive into the nuances of manual code review and the limitations of automated security tools. They explore the evolving role of AI in AppSec, its promise and pitfalls, and why human intuition still plays …

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#170 – Chris Reynolds on WordPress and Drupal: Differences and Similarities 48:10

2M ago48:10

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On the podcast today we have Chris Reynolds. He's a developer advocate at Pantheon, and we're talking about the similarities and differences between the WordPress and Drupal communities. Chris discusses Pantheon's dual focus on both platforms, their approaches to managed hosting, and community event structures. The conversation covers Drupal’s rece…

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Episode 833: Up and Over 1:13:22

2M ago1:13:22

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This week Jonathan and Jeff chat with Tom Herbert about eBPF, really fast networking, what the future looks like for high performance computing and the Linux Kernel, and more! You can join the conversation in the Hackaday Discord, watch live or get the video version of the show on Youtube, as well as getting the full story and show links from Hacka…

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DrupalBrief: TheWeeklyDrop # 681 - D7 Survival, Module Tips, and AI in DXPR 11:30

2M ago11:30

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Send us a text This episode highlights the latest issue of a popular weekly newsletter for the Drupal community, packed with curated updates on Drupal core developments, tutorials, videos, podcasts, and module releases. We spotlight key stories, including the upcoming Drupal 7 end-of-life and the importance of extended support, and explore job list…

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DrupalBrief: Local Tasks More module - A Minimalist Solution for Menu Chaos 12:26

2M ago12:26

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the newly released "Local Task More" Drupal module, designed to solve a long-standing UX challenge: cluttered local task tabs on content nodes. We talk about how this module introduces a clean, configurable way to manage task overflow by allowing site builders to hide less frequently used tabs, reorder the…

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Visualizing Data Poisoning and Rethinking Threat Detection Through Graphs – Maria Khodak 21:05

2M ago21:05

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In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast, Maria Khodak explores how graph theory and data visualization can be used to uncover machine learning vulnerabilities like data poisoning. She explains how her work as a penetration tester intersects with research on threat detection and the importance of making abstract security concepts more human-rea…

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#169 – Wes Tatters on the Evolution of Internet Communities and WordPress Open Source 44:11

2M ago44:11

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On the podcast today we have Wes Tatters, and he's here to discuss the evolution of the internet, from early tech days and community-building on platforms like CompuServe, to the emergence of open-source projects and the rise of WordPress. Wes reflects on the transition from closed platforms to owning content and highlights the importance, and chal…

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