The Drupal developer’s introduction to Sanity.io
Blog post from Sanity
Drupal 7, a popular version of the Drupal CMS with a significant market share, is reaching its end of life, prompting many organizations to consider upgrading or switching platforms. Upgrading from Drupal 7 is complex due to significant changes introduced in Drupal 8 and 9, such as new templating engines and object-oriented code, which require substantial effort. In contrast, Sanity.io offers a headless, API-first CMS approach that emphasizes real-time collaboration, flexible content structures, and JavaScript-based customization. While Drupal relies on a traditional, monolithic architecture with the potential for headless configurations through additional modules, Sanity provides a fully decoupled experience with content management as data, allowing for seamless integration with modern front-end technologies. The decision between upgrading within the Drupal ecosystem or transitioning to a platform like Sanity involves weighing the complexities of migration against the benefits of modern, flexible content management solutions.