DrupalCon Dublin 2016: How our competitors are kicking Drupal's ass (and what we can do about it)

This talk explores the evolution of content management systems (CMS) with a focus on the growing importance of user experience for editors and authors over purely technical considerations. The speaker analyzes the competitive landscape by examining how other CMS frameworks surpass Drupal in areas critical to content creation, including authoring and editing across multiple devices, media management, content staging, and flexible page layouts. The session highlights the necessity for improvements within Drupal core to enhance tools for editors and encourages community involvement in ongoing Drupal 8 initiatives aimed at addressing these challenges. The speaker underscores the potential for Drupal to innovate and meet the demands of today's content creators while maintaining robust technical foundations.