DrupalCon Sydney 2013: We need to look back to move forward

This session reflects on the evolution of Drupal leading up to the final release of Drupal 8, exploring the significant changes and milestones throughout its history. The speaker discusses the 15 major releases from Drupal 1.0 to 7.x, highlighting key developments such as the introduction of the node system, the evolution of the menu system, and the impact of hook_form_alter() on the platform. The talk also examines advancements in theming, administrative improvements, and the introduction of a first-class update system, while addressing the community's most requested features related to object handling and node functionality. Overall, this session celebrates the growth of Drupal as both a product and a community.