Forks, Features, and Frustration: Technical Lessons from 100+ Drupal Sites

This talk by Benjamin Rasmussen focuses on scaling Drupal across more than 100 independent sites, addressing challenges like configuration overrides, rogue modules, and forked repositories. The speaker shares real-world solutions and lessons learned from managing a Drupal platform that serves as the public-facing website for over 100 libraries in three countries. Attendees will learn practical techniques for managing shared configurations, structuring deployments to balance editorial freedom with governance, and recognizing signs of instability within the platform ecosystem. This session is particularly relevant for developers and sitebuilders looking for insights into maintaining control while fostering innovation in a diverse web environment.