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We're Still Too Expensive, and We Should Talk About It

Drupal's pricing challenge isn't complexity—it's organization. We're charging commercial software rates for open source expertise, making routine maintenance unaffordable. How do we stay competitive while creating sustainable opportunities for both developers and clients?

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Rethinking Custom Modules: How ECA Blew My Mind

During Palcera's implementation of the IXP Initiative platform, the power of ECA (Event, Condition, Action) challenged my assumptions about when custom modules are truly necessary. This experience demonstrates how mature contributed modules can efficiently handle complex business logic that traditionally required custom code. As a technical architect, I'm excited to help organizations leverage Drupal's ecosystem more effectively, improving development efficiency while reducing maintenance overhead through strategic use of existing solutions.

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