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CiviCRM full-text search is faster in CiviCRM 6.19. We found why the Full-text Search screen stayed slow even with MySQL full-text indexes turned on, rewrote the query, and the CiviCRM core team merged the fix.

Let's be honest: the AI conversation in tech has become exhausting. Every agency claims to be "AI-powered," every platform promises "revolutionary AI features," and somehow everyone's suddenly an AI expert.

How to get from Drupal 8, 9 or 10 to Drupal 11: minimum versions for each hop, module triage, CKEditor 5, custom code, a repeatable rehearsal and a rollback plan.

At iTech4Web, we build and maintain complex Drupal websites for media publishers, nonprofits, and enterprise clients. In doing so, we often rely on Drupal’s powerful built-in responsive image handling system to deliver optimized images for different screen sizes and resolutions. But when something goes wrong—like the wrong image style loading, breakpoints behaving unexpectedly, or performance bottlenecks from oversized images—debugging can be a frustrating, time-consuming process.

Technical Debt: How Nonprofits Can Stay Debt-Free and Impactful Technical debt refers to the hidden costs of shortcuts and hasty technology decisions, including outdated software, poor data management, and inadequate security. For nonprofits, ignoring technical debt can severely hinder mission delivery and community impact. To combat this, organizations should prioritize strategic planning, regular code reviews, quality infrastructure investments, and routine maintenance. Embracing automation streamlines donor management, volunteer coordination, and reporting, while AI-powered documentation ensures accuracy and reduces debt accumulation. Staff training, thoughtful scaling through cloud-based solutions, and partnerships with tech experts further strengthen technological resilience. Transparency, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement are essential for sustainable growth. By proactively addressing technical debt, nonprofits can build robust technological foundations, maximize resources, and ensure long-term effectiveness in fulfilling their missions.

Drupal 7 has been unsupported since January 5, 2025. What that means for your site, why the target is Drupal 11 and not Drupal 10, and how a migration works.