Global Reach, One Platform - The Journey to Implementing Multilingual in Drupal CMS
Drupal Association via YouTube
Overview
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Learn about the comprehensive multilingual initiative for Drupal CMS in this 37-minute conference talk that explores the technical and design challenges of implementing global language support. Discover the journey from Drupal CMS 1.0's initial language selector through its removal due to technical limitations, to the current dedicated effort launched in February 2025 to align Drupal CMS with Drupal Core's existing multilingual capabilities. Explore the strategic approach to moving beyond English-only installations, examine the technical obstacles encountered when embedding multilingual support, and understand the research and design process behind creating an effective multilingual user interface and user experience. Gain insights into the ongoing development work and learn about the future vision for multilingual functionality in Drupal CMS, presented by experienced contributors who are leading this essential initiative to help organizations deliver content in multiple languages, expand their global reach, foster user trust, and increase engagement across diverse audiences.
Syllabus
Global Reach, One Platform: The Journey to Implementing Multilingual in Drupal CMS
Taught by
Drupal Association