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At iTech4Web, we build and maintain complex Drupal websites for media publishers, nonprofits, and enterprise clients. In doing so, we often rely on Drupal’s powerful built-in responsive image handling system to deliver optimized images for different screen sizes and resolutions. But when something goes wrong—like the wrong image style loading, breakpoints behaving unexpectedly, or performance bottlenecks from oversized images—debugging can be a frustrating, time-consuming process.

The article discusses the concept of "Technical Debt" in the non-profit sector, highlighting the hidden costs of quick technological fixes that can create long-term operational challenges. It suggests strategies for managing this debt, including strategic planning, quality infrastructure, regular code reviews, and maintenance tasks. The importance of automation, training, and partnerships with tech experts is also emphasized. Additionally, the article introduces iTech4Web’s custom web development solutions, aimed at helping non-profits navigate and reduce technical debt to enhance their digital effectiveness.

As we approach the extended end-of-life (EOL) deadline for Drupal 7 in January 2025, many organizations are facing pivotal decisions about their digital future. The discontinuation of support for Drupal 7 and PHP 7.4 presents both challenges and opportunities for businesses reliant on this technology. With the digital landscape evolving rapidly, transitioning from Drupal 7 to a more advanced and secure platform is essential for maintaining and enhancing online presence.

Continuous Deployment (CD) is a software development practice in which every change to the code base goes through a pipeline of automated tests, resulting in an automatic deployment on each successful test. This is extremely useful for small teams that want to get features out as fast as possible without having to worry about an entire release cycle.