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CSR vs. SSR — What They Mean, When They Matter, and How They Relate to Drupal
Rendering strategies shape how users experience a website. They influence load speed, SEO, perceived performance, and how smooth interactions feel. In modern web development, the two dominant approaches are Client-Side Rendering (CSR) and Server-Side Rendering (SSR). Both get the job done, but in different ways—and those differences matter for Drupal developers making architectural decisions.
Static site hosting on S3? - Use Amplify Instead
You want to get your website online. You’ve heard of AWS S3. You’ve got Grok in github copilot ready to write the code. You think it’s going to be a 5-minute job. Wrong. Or at least, it used to be. Today, I'm showing you why we’re leaving the 'Old Way' of hosting in the past and moving to the new standard.
Code Splitting for Faster Loads in Drupal 10
Performance has always been one of the biggest concerns in modern web development, especially now that users expect websites to load instantly. Drupal 10, with its modern frontend tools and support for advanced asset management, gives developers powerful ways to optimize load times. One of the most effective techniques is code splitting.
If you’re new to the idea, code splitting may sound like something complicated or deeply technical, but it’s actually a simple concept: load only the code people need, when they need it. In this article, we’ll explore what code splitting looks like in Drupal 10, why it matters, the tools it uses, and how you can start applying it to improve your site’s performance.
Mastering Mock Data Generation with Faker: A Developer's Essential Guide
Imagine staring at a blank screen during testing. Real data from production feels risky. It might leak sensitive info or break compliance rules. Manual fake entries take hours and often miss key details. Mock data fixes this mess. It lets you create realistic stand-ins fast and safe.
How to Use Blocks and Regions Effectively
Drupal gives you powerful tools to build flexible and organized websites. Among its most useful features are blocks and regions, which help structure your site’s layout without the need for coding. Learning how to manage them properly can make your pages look cleaner and easier to navigate.
How to Create a Sitemap for Better SEO in Drupal
A sitemap plays a vital role in the SEO strategy of any website because it aids search engines in comprehending your site’s structure and locating every essential page. Consider it a directory that directs search engine bots, facilitating their ability to crawl and index your content. In the absence of a sitemap, certain pages—particularly those that are deep within your navigation—might not be indexed correctly.
Inline vs. External CSS
When styling a website, developers have multiple ways to apply CSS, each with its own strengths and trade-offs. Among these, inline and external CSS are two of the most common approaches. Understanding how they differ in flexibility, performance, and maintainability helps you decide which approach fits your project best.
Introduction to CSS Grid Layout
CSS Grid Layout is a modern, powerful system for creating two-dimensional web layouts using rows and columns. It gives developers precise control over the placement, alignment, and spacing of elements without relying on complex floats or extra wrapper divs. With simple, flexible properties, Grid makes it easier to build clean, responsive designs that adapt to any screen size.
What Is the Devel Module?
The Devel module serves as a toolkit for developers, aimed at enhancing transparency when interacting with Drupal’s internal systems. It offers beneficial tools for examining and assessing variables, displaying arrays, entity information, and SQL queries. In simple terms, it provides developers with a comprehensive understanding of the workings occurring behind the scenes in a Drupal site.
