It’s been 23 years since Drupal began serving as an open-source CMS, created by a university student in Antwerp. Many websites and apps have been built on Drupal until now, but recently Dries Buytaert made a big announcement about a parallel version of Drupal which will launch at the end of 2024.
Specifications for this are built on top of Drupal core and common contrib modules. This new version will amplify the incredible power of Drupal, making it usable for all.
The legendary Drupal Startshot is not a fork of Drupal; it extends Drupal core with the exceptional contrib ecosystem. It's one of the most innovative and advanced initiatives to make Drupal accessible and easier for everyone.
What Dries said about this new version of Drupal: Drupal Startshot?
This new parallel version of Drupal will not only incorporate 10-20k modules but will include more than 50,000 modules at best. Organizations and users will enjoy an out-of-the-box experience for building quick and efficient websites.
“We built this amazing platform to power the most robust digital experiences. And now we will make it more accessible to non-developers,” said Dries. “Drupal Starshot is an initiative that will deliver this new version of Drupal within eight months.”
During a specific keynote, Dries described and compared Drupal to the race to space in the 1960s. He mentioned that the web is moving forward with or without Drupal. Drupal has served as a leader in the open web for over two decades and continues to do so, but it needs its moonshot. Dries also emphasized how Drupal's success will come from broadening its usability to a wider audience. He keenly stated that it's about opening Drupal’s powerful tools to non-developers
Introducing Drupal StartShot: What is it?
Drupal Starshot will empower Drupal core rather than replace it. In fact, its foundation will be built on top of Drupal Core, but with a different approach and governance model to facilitate faster movement, ultimately allowing for more innovation quickly and efficiently.
You won't see any magic or different worlds after Drupal Startshot is introduced. Instead, when you visit the Drupal.org website download page, you will encounter two Drupal experiences. Drupal core will remain available as it is, catering to expert users who prefer to build their solutions from the core framework. However, when Drupal Starshot is selected, it will automatically download the core and a collection of recipes that transform Drupal from a framework to something closer to a complete product.
How would Drupal Starshot be different from the existing Drupal?
Drupal currently exists in the form of Drupal Core, and this will remain unchanged. However, the Drupal Starshot initiative will introduce a parallel version of Drupal, offering an exceptional out-of-the-box experience. Starshot is not a fork, eliminating the need for separate migration and upgrade paths for Drupal Starshot.
Features that Drupal Starshot will include:
- Next-generation page builder
- Project Browser + Recipes
- Automatic updates
- Key contributed modules
- Easy configuration
- Default content, and more
Conclusion
The above important announcement makes you more curious to know when this is happening through which you will get to work with new advancements. So, to stay updated with upcoming advancements & information, you can schedule your appointment with LN Webworks now, as our group of experienced Drupal experts are always here to help you make it happen.
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