Decoupling Drupal and WordPress: A Hands-On Guide to Headless Content and Commerce

In this hands-on session, we’ll dive deep into the process of decoupling Drupal and WordPress for headless CMS architectures. Through live coding examples and configuration demonstrations, we'll explore how traditional content management systems can be leveraged as content services, powering modern front-end frameworks. Attendees will learn how to configure APIs, implement content syndication, and optimize front-end experiences using JSON:API, GraphQL, and other headless tools.

We’ll also discuss how to:

Configure JSON:API and WPGraphQL for Drupal and WordPress, respectively.

Integrate with modern JavaScript frameworks like React or Vue.js.

Implement content personalization, dynamic menus, and real-time data retrieval.

Explore how to ensure API-first architecture while keeping content management workflows intact.

By the end of the session, you’ll have practical coding examples, strategies, and configurations for decoupling your traditional CMS and delivering fast, scalable, and modern web experiences.

Time Slot
Thu 10:00am to 11:00am (8/14/25)
Room
Main Room
Audience
All Attendees
Session Category
Traditional Content and Commerce