Drupal 11 is here! Discover the new features.

Drupal released Drupal 11 on 29 July 2024. It's no coincidence that this follows hot on the heels of the announcement of the Drupal starshot. Recently the Drupal community has been very active, with rapid innovations and faster development and releases with better functionalities. Keeping Drupal ahead of the curve in the competitive field of content management systems.

Dive into the key features that make this Drupal 11 a real game changer : tools for improved efficiency, content management and development.

Drupal 11 efficiency tools: saving time and money

Automatic updates: simplify your maintenance

Drupal 11 introduces the ability to perform automatic updates for both core and supporting modules directly from the admin panel. Developers no longer have to manage everything manually saving companies not only time, but also costs.

Advantages of automatic updates:

Increased security. Your site is always up-to-date with the latest security patches.
Greater ease of work. Manual interventions are virtually a thing of the past, saving time and resources.
Reliability. Timely updates minimise your system's downtime.

Automatic updates represent a tipping point for the security and performance management of your Drupal site, especially if you need to manage multiple sites or complex infrastructures.

Recipes: simplify and reuse configurations

One of the most notable additions in Drupal 11 is Recipes, the recipe module. Thanks to this experimental feature, developers automate the installation and configuration of modules and settings using predefined recipes.

Benefits of Recipes in Drupal 11

Speed and efficiency. Quickly deploy new features without starting from scratch.
Convenience. Easily share and reuse configurations.
Seamless integration. Increase compatibility and reduce the risk of conflict.

In just a few clicks, you can set up a fully functional e-commerce site or a blogging platform thanks to this Drupal 11 feature. With the recipe module, you not only save time, but you also ensure consistency across multiple projects.

Content management Drupal 11: effortless management and maintenance

Workspaces: Extensive Content Staging

Drupal 11 takes content staging to the next level with the release of the Workspaces module. Using this feature, teams can create and manage multiple environments (e.g., draft, staging, and live) within a single site. For example, content managers will be able to manage multiple pages during a campaign launch entirely within a Workspace, and then launch them with a single click.

Benefits of Drupal 11 Workspaces

Higher flexibility. Test new features and content without affecting the live site. Publish only when you're 100% satisfied.
Risk reduction. Minimise errors: Test changes thoroughly in a controlled environment.
Improved workflow. Streamline content approval processes and ensure a smooth transition from concept to live.

Navigation management: improved usability

The new navigation admin in Drupal 11 brings a modern, intuitive experience to site administrators. With a left-aligned vertical toolbar that folds and expands, this update makes managing your site easier than ever.

Benefits of Navigation Manager

User-friendly interface. Simplify your navigation thanks to more intuitive labels and quick links.
Adaptability. Tailor the admin experience to your workflow.
Efficiency. Get quick and easy access to key content creation features and tools.

This improved feature takes the overall UX of Drupal to the next level making the CMS even more accessible to non-technical users and streamlining management tasks.

Development tools Drupal 11: simplifying the process

Single directory components: streamline development

Single directory components, or SDC for short, are revolutionising the way we manage component files. Thanks to Drupal 11's new SDC feature, you can consolidate all related files (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) into one directory, greatly simplifying the development process.

Advantages:

Better organisation. Find all component files in one place, making them easier to manage and locate.
Improved code quality. Easily update and maintain your system, reducing the chance of errors.
Increased productivity: Developers can focus more on building features instead of managing files.

This feature is especially advantageous for large, multi-component projects, as everything remains neatly organised and accessible.

Conclusion

Drupal 11 is a monumental release that significantly improves the platform's capabilities.

From the innovative Recipes module to the streamlined Single Directory components, each new feature is designed to improve efficiency, security, and usability. Whether you're a developer, site administrator, or business owner, upgrading to Drupal 11 promises content and site administrators a more powerful and user-friendly experience.

At iO, we are committed to unlocking the full potential of Drupal 11 to provide you with cutting-edge solutions.

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