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When to write a custom Drupal module, how to structure it in modern Drupal 10/11, hooks vs services, configuration management, testing, and common performance pitfalls — from Softescu's enterprise Drupal experience…

Eight opinionated rules to drop into your AGENTS.md, .cursorrules, or claude.md — so Cursor, Claude, and Copilot stop generating the wrong Next.js patterns the moment they touch your repo…

Next.js has become the go-to framework for building AI-powered web applications. Streaming, Server Actions, Edge Runtime, RAG pipelines — key patterns from real enterprise projects…

Running Drupal in an enterprise context demands a different discipline: security patch management, performance monitoring, major version upgrades, and SLA-backed support…

Angular consultants vs developers, TypeScript depth, RxJS, state management, staff augmentation — what to look for when hiring Angular expertise for enterprise projects…

For nearly two decades, Drupal has earned its reputation as the enterprise CMS of choice. But in 2026, the Drupal AI Initiative is transforming the CMS into an intelligent orchestration layer…

DrupalCon Europe 2025 returns to Vienna from October 14-17, 2025, at the Austria Center Vienna, marking what could be the most pivotal conference in Drupal's 24-year history. As the global Drupal…

The artificial intelligence revolution is reshaping how we build and interact with web applications. As AI capabilities become more sophisticated and accessible, developers need robust frameworks…

Are you looking for expert Drupal development in the heart of New York? Our local New York team brings specialized knowledge and personalized service to businesses throughout the metropolitan area.…

DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 was a landmark event that brought together developers, content creators, and Drupal enthusiasts worldwide to explore the future of Drupal CMS, its evolving ecosystem, and…

In today's global digital landscape, multilingual websites are no longer a luxury but a necessity for organizations looking to reach international audiences. However, managing translations across…

When we interact with AI language models like ChatGPT, Llama, or DeepSeek, we're engaging with systems that contain billions of parameters - but what does that actually mean? Today, we'll dive deep…

On January 15, 2025, coinciding with Drupal's 24th birthday, the highly anticipated Drupal CMS 1.0 was officially released. This groundbreaking release represents a strategic shift in Drupal's…

As most of us within the tech services industry, we’ve been looking into how we can leverage AI for our existing and new clients. Before diving into the opportunities, let’s make a short summary of…

In today's fast-paced and dynamic business landscape, companies are constantly seeking innovative approaches to maximize efficiency and stay ahead of the competition. As organizations evolve,…

DrupalCon Pittsburgh, a highly anticipated event for the Drupal community, recently took place, and it exceeded all expectations with its exciting announcements and groundbreaking initiatives. One of…

Ever since the pandemic started, the work culture at Softescu began to shift from a mostly local workspace towards remote work, and through remote work, towards global, diverse, and inclusive…

On June 10, 2020 at 16:00, an online graduation ceremony took place for the second edition of the optional course offered by Softescu to the students at the "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacău.…

This guide demonstrates how to create a form in Drupal 8 where selecting a value in one field automatically updates another field using AJAX. Step 1: Create a Custom Module First, create a new custom…

Have you ever needed to automatically update one form field based on the value of another? For example, selecting a country and having the states/provinces dropdown automatically populate? In this…

As we approach the release of Drupal 9 (June 3rd, 2020), it's crucial to understand that this upgrade represents a significant yet manageable transition in the Drupal ecosystem. The key to a smooth…

Since May 25, 2018, when the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) became enforceable, Softescu has maintained strict compliance with these data protection requirements. It's…

Daphne Liu, Softescu's CEO of Americas, has been inducted into the prestigious Forbes New York Business Council, a premier networking organization for successful business leaders in the Greater New…

Many Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) currently face an important decision when planning a new Drupal project: whether to proceed with Drupal 8 or wait for Drupal 9. Let me help you understand how to…

Our Commitment to Data Protection As an ISO 27001-certified organization, Softescu implements comprehensive GDPR compliance measures for all projects involving personal data processing. When we…

Dependency injection is a fundamental design pattern in Drupal 8 that promotes code reusability and maintainability. By decoupling functionality, we can write more efficient code that's easier to…

The Angular community (ngCommunity) continues to foster knowledge sharing through various conferences worldwide. One of the most significant events, AngularConnect, recently concluded in London. As…

What is Simple OAuth? Simple OAuth is a Drupal module that provides authentication capabilities for decoupled applications. It implements token-based authentication, allowing users to securely access…

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which took effect on May 25, 2018, represents a significant shift in data privacy regulation across the European Union. Having attended the Drupal…

After attending Drupal HackCamp 2018 in Bucharest, an event focused on security with international speakers, I gained valuable insights about web security that I'd like to share. The conference…

This June, we'll be in Bucharest for Drupal HackCamp 2018. From the 8th to 10th of June, we'll be attending the first Drupal Camp dedicated to Security, Privacy, GDPR, and Authentication. Join us at…

A decoupled (or headless) CMS is a content management system that operates without a traditional user interface, instead exposing its content through REST services. While the term "headless CMS" is…

Modern Angular applications benefit greatly from a well-structured layered architecture that separates concerns and promotes maintainability. Let's explore how to effectively organize an Angular…

In March 2018, Softescu participated in ngVikings 2018 in Helsinki, Finland—one of Europe's premier Angular conferences. The event brought together 330 attendees and 48 international speakers,…

Application architecture plays a crucial role in long-term project success. While monolithic architectures might seem simpler initially, they often lead to maintenance challenges as applications…

401, 403, and 404 - we've all encountered these HTTP status codes throughout our exploration of the World Wide Web at least once in our lives. How do you feel when these error pages appear instead of…

In one of our Drupal 8 projects, we needed to implement a batch process. Let's explore what batch processes are in Drupal 8, and understand how and when to use them effectively. A batch process…

This tutorial will help you run Drupal 8 on Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF). PCF is a tool to help you run continuous integration on your own private cloud. With PCF you can easily spin off new…

Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) offers a robust Platform as a Service (PaaS) solution that can significantly enhance Drupal development workflows. Let's explore its capabilities, benefits, and…

In 2018, at Softescu we are celebrating our 10th anniversary. Officially, we are 10 years old! After years of hard work and constant growth, this is a great opportunity to remember all the years that…

When building Drupal websites, you often need specific validation rules for fields. For instance, you might want to ensure users enter only a certain number of characters in a text field, or perhaps…

A few days ago, we encountered an exciting challenge: migrating paragraphs from a Drupal 7 platform to Drupal 8. While searching for the right solution, we scoured the web but found nothing that…

Sometimes projects require us to find innovative solutions. Recently, we needed to override a core REST resource in Drupal 8, and given the limited documentation available, we decided to share our…

We are excited to announce that Softescu will be connecting with the Japanese Drupal community this summer for an educational session on Decoupled Drupal with Angular. On July 26th, 2017, at 19:00,…

Angular has become a dominant force in web development, whether we're talking about AngularJS or Angular 2+. This powerful framework, along with other React-based solutions, has revolutionized user…

The question of choosing between AngularJS and Angular continues to be relevant in the development community. Even as we move forward with Angular 4 and anticipate Angular 5, developers still seek…

Just imagine you have an art gallery with Rembrandts and Picassos that are kept in a really hard-to-reach basement or barn. It doesn't matter what masterpieces you have in there—if people cannot find…

Authentication is a crucial aspect of web development, and choosing the right authentication provider for your Drupal project can be challenging. Many developers, especially those new to Drupal,…

For those beginning their journey with Drupal, whether as a new programmer, website builder, or someone interested in this powerful Content Management System (CMS), finding the right learning…

Free, open-source and CMS... in a word: DRUPAL. With a total of almost 2.2% of the entire web running and existing thanks to this amazing CMS, it's sometimes hard to imagine that it all began in the…

Password security remains a critical concern in web development, especially given the increasing frequency of cyber attacks. This guide explains how to implement secure password storage in Drupal 7…

Well, not quite a veteran, but at 6+ DrupalCons, I know a few tips worth sharing. TIP #1 - THE PRENOTE This is something of a tradition at all DrupalCons. Before the actual Dries' keynote, you have…

What is hook_theme()? hook_theme() serves as a fundamental component in Drupal 7's theming system. It provides a centralized location where modules can define their theme implementations, which can…

As our team explores Drupal 8's capabilities, we've discovered several modules that have proven valuable in recent projects. While some are fundamental to Drupal development, others are newer…

Drupal 8 was one of the most anticipated CMS releases of 2015. From the moment Dries announced his intentions to develop D8, we have long waited for the moment when we'd be able to check it out.…

Continuous Integration (CI) helps automate the testing process in Drupal 7 web development. While the Drupal community offers numerous resources about CI benefits, this tutorial focuses on…

Understanding memory consumption is crucial for maintaining high-performing Drupal 7 websites. Let's explore how different types of websites handle memory differently and learn strategies for…

2024 represented a year of gradual recovery and adaptation for the Drupal community, with events across three continents showcasing both resilience and evolution in the face of ongoing challenges.…