Follow-up issue for https://github.com/backdrop/backdrop-issues/issues/3972
Now that we have html5 date fields in core, we should also provide them in core date module. Possibly even replace the jQuery-based datepicker completely (not sure yet, if that's actually possible).
At least it should be possible for admins / site builders to provide consistent date field widgets for node (entity) forms.
GitHub Issue #:
4255
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I second this-- I have a module in contrib now that I just marked as "deprecated", and I removed its sole alpha release (because a fix in Core made it obsolete). Just plain deleting the module...
Weekly Meetings July 23rd 2026
If there's some time left in the dev meeting - although it might rather be a topic for the PMC: We have nice documentation and procedures, how to provide projects in backdrop-contrib space...
Weekly Meetings July 23rd 2026
The need for a clear AI policy is growing. Please can this be a priority.
Weekly Meetings July 23rd 2026