<p>In this episode of “Open Talk on Open Source,” I interview Malcolm Peralty, who shares his journey from WordPress to Drupal and his insights into the evolving landscape of open-source content management systems. The discussion covers Malcolm’s extensive experience in both communities, his transition to Acquia, and the future of Drupal, including its Starshot initiative. The conversation also highlights the importance of mentorship, community support, and cross-platform learning in the open-source ecosystem.</p>
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In this episode of “Open Talk on Open Source,” I interview Malcolm Peralty, who shares his journey from WordPress to Drupal and his insights into the evolving landscape of open-source content management systems. The discussion covers Malcolm’s extensive experience in both communities, his transition to Acquia, and the future of Drupal, including its Starshot initiative. The conversation also highlights the importance of mentorship, community support, and cross-platform learning in the open-source ecosystem.

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