Talking Drupal Newsletter 12/8/25
#531 - Drupal as an Application Framework
Today we are talking about Drupal for Applications, Types of Applications Drupal can build, and How we change our thinking of Drupal with guests Alexander Varwijk & Jürgen Haas. We’ll also cover Drupal Remote Dashboard as our module of the week.
Topics
Drupal as an Application Framework
Challenges with Drupal for Real-Time Applications
Exciting Prospects with AI and Drupal
Showcasing Successful Drupal Implementations
Batch Processing and Worker Improvements
Orchestration and Integration with External Platforms
Future of Drupal as an Application Framework
Resources
Guests
Alexander Varwijk - alexandervarwijk.com/ Kingdutch
Jürgen Haas - lakedrops.com jurgenhaas
Hosts
Nic Laflin - nLighteneddevelopment.com nicxvan
John Picozzi - epam.com johnpicozzi
Fei Lauren - feilauren
Module of the Week
with Martin Anderson-Clutz - mandclu.com mandclu
Drupal agencies, freelancers, site builders and even Drupal site owners do need DRD (Drupal Remote Dashboard) because it is the one and only solution that provides a non-intrusive insight into any number of remote Drupal sites without the need of any third party service.
Show News
Our quarterly Talking Drupal planning meeting is this week. If you have some ideas for Nic, John, and Stephen, speak up. #talkingdrupal on Drupal Slack or show@talkingdrupal.com
Upcoming Episodes
#533 - AI Marketing and Stuff with Hayden Baillio. Recording December 9.
#534 The At-Large Board Seat with Fons Vandamme. Recording December 16.
#535 Webhaven.io with Fons Vandamme. Recording December 23.
Submit your questions on the #TalkingDrupal channel on Drupal Slack.
Drupal Advent Calendar 2025
A popular December tradition in the Drupal community is back - the Drupal Advent Calendar! It serves to showcase innovation, promote collaboration, highlight key contributors, and initiatives. Thank you, James Shield.
Drupal Canvas Release 1.0.0
It’s here…
DripYard and Drupal Canvas Webinar
Thursday, December 11
“Drupal Canvas is almost stable, and we are excited to host another live Dripyard webinar to show how powerful and easy it is to use. We will walk through real workflows, highlight what makes Canvas special, and demonstrate how Dripyard’s premium themes make the experience even better.” Mike Herchel - DripYard Co-Founder.
Drupal Recording Initiative - Post Production
by Stephen Cross
New England Drupal Camp was held last month in Providence, RI. Thanks to Rick Hood, the keynotes and sessions were recorded using the Drupal Recording Initiative. I took the raw video and audio recordings and made some minor enhancements before uploading them to NEDCamp’s 2025 YouTube Playlist.
I followed up with two blog posts about the post-production process.
Improving Audio for Conference Session Recordings - For most YouTube content, audio matters more than video. Viewers will tolerate mediocre visuals, but they won’t stick around for background noise, muffled voices, or inconsistent levels. Many people listen to YouTube while driving, cooking, or working; good audio keeps them engaged, even when they aren’t watching the screen.
How-to: Basic Editing with Kdenlive - In this tutorial, Stephen walks you through basic video editing using Kdenlive as part of the Drupal Recording Initiative. The initiative aims to make recording sessions at Drupal camps, summits, and meetups easy, affordable, and accessible. This video covers essential editing steps, including trimming, adding intros, creating lower thirds, adding pop-ups, and improving audio quality. These tips will help you quickly and efficiently edit multiple session recordings for an entire conference. Useful for both beginners and advanced users, this guide emphasizes the importance of high-quality audio for a better viewer experience.
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