DrupalRX Field Guide
Enterprise Drupal diagnosis, architecture, and implementation notes.

How to Audit a Drupal Site You’ve Just Inherited

Learn how to systematically audit a Drupal website you’ve inherited, including architecture, security, performance, content models, hosting, deployments, and technical debt.
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Why Your Drupal JSON:API Responses Are Slow — And The Six-Step Fix

Learn the six most common causes of slow Drupal JSON:API performance and the practical fixes used in production headless Drupal projects.
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What 18 Years of Drupal Contracting Actually Looks Like

An honest look at nearly two decades of Drupal consulting, architecture, client expectations, project failures, and lessons learned.
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When Headless Drupal Is the Wrong Choice

Headless Drupal isn’t always the answer. Learn when traditional Drupal is the better choice and how to avoid expensive architectural mistakes.
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Headless Drupal 11 + Next.js 14: Complete Setup From Scratch

Learn how to build a modern headless platform using Drupal 11 and Next.js 14, including content modeling, JSON:API, authentication, deployment, and production architecture.
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Federal Drupal Projects: What Civilian Developers Don’t Know Going In

An inside look at how federal Drupal projects differ from commercial work, including accessibility, security reviews, compliance requirements, documentation, and procurement realities.
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