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The new versions introduce several new features and enhancements to the language. When compared to PHP 7, the latest improvements have made the programming language much faster.
As the impending end-of-life for Drupal 7 looms, Glaman addresses the challenges faced by organizations seeking to transition to newer versions of the platform.
The blog post addresses the increasing trend of organizations migrating from legacy systems like WebSphere to modern content management systems (CMS) such as Drupal 9 or 10.
Step one involves understanding the condition of your current website. Perform a site audit to assess the core version used currently and ensure it's the latest minor version before attempting to move to Drupal 10.
The checklist covers various aspects, including evaluating the current website, planning the migration strategy, data migration, module and theme compatibility, content audit, SEO considerations, testing, and post-migration tasks.
Drupal 10 offers enhanced security features and ongoing support, ensuring the protection of sensitive government data. It also provides improved performance and scalability.
The blog post also emphasizes the efforts involved in the migration process. The team at Drupalize.me worked diligently to update their custom modules, themes, and other components to be compatible with Drupal 9.
Irina Zaks conducted a session on ‘Providing a Soft Landing for Drupal 7 Site Owners.’ Irina had earlier launched the ‘Drupal 7 Soft Landing Initiative’ which is focused on helping these Drupal 7 site owners move forward by providing them with the tools and resources they need to get off of Drupal 7.