Let’s break down some key differences between Drupal 7 and Drupal 8+:
Templating Engine:
Drupal 7: PHP Template
Drupal 8+: Twig template engine (more secure and flexible!)
Programming Paradigm:
Drupal 7: Traditional PHP
Drupal 8+: Object-oriented programming with Symfony components for a modern architecture!
Configuration Management:
Drupal 7: Lacks native configuration management
Drupal 8+: Comes with a built-in configuration management system
Web Services:
Drupal 7: Requires extra modules for RESTful services
Drupal 8+: RESTful web services are part of the core!
Multilingual Support:
Drupal 7: Needs additional modules for multilingual features
Drupal 8+: Built-in multilingual support, making it easier to go global!
Both versions have their strengths, but Drupal 8’s modern architecture and powerful tools make it the ideal choice for complex, scalable projects.