Hurry ! migrate from Drupal 7 to latest version

Yes, life can be more challenging without the support of the Drupal community. The Drupal community plays a crucial role in providing assistance, resources, and knowledge sharing to Drupal users and developers.

Drupal 7 End of Life what its means for you?

1. The Drupal Security Team will no longer provide support or Security Advisories for Drupal 7 core, contributed modules and themes.

2. Security issues for Drupal 7 may be disclosed in public, and zero-days (i.e, security vulnerabilities being exploited in the wild without advance warning) may occur.

3. Drupal.org will no longer support tasks related to Drupal 7 including documentation navigation, automated testing, packaging, etc.

4. All Drupal 7-compatible releases on project pages will be flagged as not supported.

5. Some Drush functionality for Drupal 7 will stop working as the underlying Drupal.org infrastructure will be removed.

6. Drupal.org file archive packaging (tar and zip files) for Drupal 7 will be shut off.
   The archives may be removed.

7. There will be no more core commits on Drupal core 7.x.

8. Package tarballs may no longer be downloadable.

9. External vulnerability scans will flag Drupal 7 as insecure.

Migrating from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10 involves a significant update and transition process. Since Drupal 7 and Drupal 10 are major releases with significant architectural differences, it is not a simple upgrade but rather a migration that requires careful planning and execution. Here are the general steps involved in migrating from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10:

1. Evaluate the Current Drupal 7 Site: Assess your Drupal 7 site to understand its structure, content types, modules, and customizations. Take note of any modules or themes that may not have a direct equivalent in Drupal 10.

2. Plan the Migration Strategy: Create a detailed plan for the migration process. Identify the goals, timeline, and resource requirements for the migration. Determine if you want to migrate all content, or selectively migrate specific sections or content types.

3. Set up a Drupal 10 Environment: Install and configure a fresh Drupal 10 environment on a development server or local machine. Make sure the server meets the system requirements for Drupal 10.

4. Prepare the Data: Export the data from your Drupal 7 site, including content, users, taxonomies, and configurations. Drupal provides various migration modules like Migrate, Migrate Drupal, and Migrate Upgrade to assist in the data migration process.

5. Migrate Content and Configuration: Use the Drupal 10 migration modules and tools to import the data into the new Drupal 10 site. This may involve mapping fields, updating content types, and adjusting configurations to align with Drupal 10's structure.

6. Review and Update Themes: Drupal 10 introduces significant changes to its theming system. Review your existing Drupal 7 themes and update them to be compatible with Drupal 10, or consider adopting new themes that are compatible.

7. Rebuild Custom Functionality: Identify any custom modules, themes, or functionality that you've implemented in Drupal 7. Evaluate their compatibility with Drupal 10 and rebuild or update them accordingly.

8. Test and Validate: Thoroughly test the migrated site on the development server to ensure all content, functionality, and configurations are intact. Check for any broken links, missing data, or compatibility issues.

9. Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Involve stakeholders and end-users in the testing process to validate the site's functionality, usability, and performance. Address any feedback or issues that arise during this testing phase.

10. Plan for Deployment: Prepare a deployment plan to migrate the Drupal 10 site to the production server. This should include steps for backing up the existing production site, deploying the new Drupal 10 site, and performing any necessary DNS or URL redirects.

11. Go Live: Execute the deployment plan to make the Drupal 10 site live. Monitor the site closely after the migration to ensure everything is functioning as expected.

It's worth noting that the complexity of the migration process may vary depending on the size and complexity of your Drupal 7 site, the number of customizations, and the availability of equivalent modules in Drupal 10. It is recommended to consult with experienced Drupal developers or seek assistance from the Drupal community for guidance throughout the migration process.