While Drupal 8 is not due to be released until later in the year, there is a wide range of speculation forming on what to expect with the latest open source content management system. A wide range of developers have provided a number of changes set to improve the new Drupal 8 from its Drupal predecessors, featuring both front end and backend development transformation.

 

The updates to the open source content management system will include the addition of Twig, WYSIWG, Symphony, Tour Module, Multilingual improvements and a focus on mobile devices, as well as much more. The improvements on the new framework are hoping to take the lead within the fast paced world of content management.

 

 

The twig templating system will take over the core operation from the previous PHP Template. The new improvement will focus on a more security conscious view, with safer, smaller and faster options optimising layering and logic.

 

The previous server side of the PHP module is only optional and provides a performance enhancer for Twig to run on. As the PHP module is not required anymore it brings alternatives for increased sharing and hosting options for Drupal 8. 

 

 

The core structure has been replaced with Symfony2 Framework. This new development will see an increase in how users experience the building of complex structures, and focusing on a more simplified process. This change is one of the biggest for Drupal 8, and will provide a framework utilising the object-oriented architecture, changing how Drupal handles page rendering.   

 

The WYSIWYG is used as an editing tool, and Drupal sees this as an area that needs improvement. The authoring experience needs development and Drupal 8 is taking the steps to enhance the final user experience with content editing.

 

The system will in turn improve the site's administration and provide an enhanced experience for non-technical content managers. This enhanced structure will see huge time savings for the end user.

 

 

The goal of Drupal 8 is to improve the management of multilingual sites and to make users from around the world able to use and interact with the one system. If successful the end goal will see the translation between everything making the system worldwide. The new Symfony2 is hoping to provide these solutions and allow the translations between structures.

 

 

Developers are evolving technology, not only producing content for laptops and desktops but also tablets and mobiles. The new Drupal 8 is said to be administrable via mobile devices, as the previous Drupal 7 does not incorporate this feature.

 

The speed of devices is a crucial aspect for the user and is designed from the front end by developers. The download speeds, page rendering and improvements are all aspects that will be vital for Drupal 8 to implement in order to keep up with competitors.

 

 

The release date is due to be around September 2013, but this is not certain. The new Drupal 8 will see an opportunity for users to get involved with the development of the next generation's world famous content management system.