Drupal Association Community Survey 2014
Every year The Drupal Association conducts a community survey to help gauge success, mood of the community and inform future strategies. The 2014 report is now available (link below).
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View ArticleTell me your Celebr8D8 plans
I am spearheading the Drupal 8 release celebrations on social media Thursday 19th November. Perhaps, like me, you have been working behind the scenes on a personal project to mark this significant...
View ArticleCelebrate Drupal 8 - how it was done
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View ArticleWorking in Drupal is a real job, really?!
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View ArticleRick Nashleanas, Chief Cat Herder.
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View ArticleDear Drupalists I need your help
Those who know me will be well aware that I am both a passionate cyclist. Last June I wrote a blog about cycling. It told the dreadfully sad tale of a cyclist who died close to my home following a road...
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View ArticleIntroducing Drupal's vast Creative Commons image library
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