With the recent core commit to allow specifying Layout types, the next Backdrop release will better support the development of Layout Paragraphs that is underway. We've reviewed the status of this work at a previous Backdrop Live, but it makes sense to give an update on where things stand in preparation for the next Backdrop core release and the 2.x branch of Paragraphs that will follow.
I'd to facilitate a discussion around the lessons I learned through porting the Drupal Media and CKEditor 5 Ecosystems to Backdrop. This will mainly focus on developers and includes topics such as configuration management (converting ctools plugins to config, config performance, return values), changes to entity information, nested modal dialogs, file display fallback support, non-writeable stream wrappers and more. We'll discuss each topic, including what was learned, what was done about it and what improvements can and have already been made to Backdrop core as a result.
There are over 1400 contrib projects for Backdrop CMS on Github. None of us have seen them all, most of us have forgotten as least some of them we've seen. We have all have favorites that we use regularly, but others might not know about. Over 40 new modules have been released since Jan 1, 2026 (as of March 1).
During this time slot, we'll be sharing some of our favorite modules, a recently released module, or an oldie but goodie.
Please, post a comment if your have a module your are willing to share.
I want to talk about developments since the last Backdrop LIVE.
Multiple provider modules have been released and I am also working on ai automators.
In Part 1, we talked about using Backdrop CMS to run your entire business, from job tracking to stadium screens. Now, let’s get our hands dirty and talk infrastructure. If your business apps are critical, you need speed, reliability, and full control over your data.
We're trading expensive cloud bills and vendor lock-in for a lean, powerful, self-hosted infrastructure stack that keeps you in the driver's seat.
This is a deep dive into what DevOps need to develop, deploy, and automate your mission-critical Backdrop applications:
Let's talk about all of the things AI and I have been working on.
OpenAI
Search API AI
OpenAI related content
OpenAI Content Lifecycle
OpenAI Metatag
OpenAI SEO Advisor
An opportunity to ask beginner questions about Backdrop CMS. We'll have a demo site ready to show how to do things and answer your questions LIVE. A perfect place to ask beginner questions about things like:
* Content Types and Fields
* Getting Started with Views
* The Backdrop CMS Layout System
Out of the box, Backdrop CMS has Views that can have exposed filters and Search.
However, there are modules that can extend the capability of Views and Search including integration with third party solutions including AI. The purpose of this session is to give a high level overview of the options with very brief demos. The idea being if there is demand to dig deeper, these sessions can be added later in the unconference.
Saving the slot, more info coming soon.
Even those who don't run a full-fledged online shop sometimes need the option for website visitors to make payments, such as donations, costs for informational materials, or event registration fees.
What are good payment options in Backdrop? Which payment methods are recommended, can they easily be implemented in Backdrop, and how? For example: How can Paypal or Stripe be integrated with various modules like Webform, Registration, Ubercart, or Basic Cart?