Client Background and Mission
Greenway Health is a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions. It is committed to improving care delivery, streamlining workflows, and enabling better outcomes for healthcare providers and patients alike. Its digital presence plays a crucial role in delivering these services and facilitating communication across the healthcare ecosystem.
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Needs and Challenges
Greenway Health’s existing Drupal 10 platform needed an upgrade to ensure compatibility with the latest technologies and maintain top-tier performance. Key challenges included: -
- Security was a key priority, with Drupal 11’s architecture offering stronger protection against new vulnerabilities
- Identifying deprecated code and non-compatible modules
- Ensuring no disruptions during the upgrade
- Preserving visual consistency while modernizing the interface
- Upgrading CKEditor from version 4 to version 5, which required substantial custom plugin redevelopment
- Validating complex third-party integrations post-migration
OpenSense Labs Approach
OpenSense Labs engaged in thorough planning and auditing to minimize risks during the transition. Several upgrade pathways were evaluated, weighing the benefits of a gradual migration against a complete overhaul in one go. Ultimately, the team chose a carefully orchestrated full upgrade strategy, backed by a strong staging and quality assurance process. Given the intricacies involved, particular focus was placed on redeveloping the CKEditor plugin.
Implementation Details
Design
- Performed a feasibility check to ensure compatibility with Drupal 11’s core and theme structure.
- Refactored Twig templates in alignment with Drupal 11 theme structure
- Optimized front-end code including CSS and JavaScript
- Conducted visual regression testing to eliminate UI inconsistencies
Development
- Updated all contributed modules to their Drupal 11-compatible versions
- Patched unsupported modules where necessary
- Refactored custom modules to remove deprecated code
- Upgraded CKEditor from version 4 to 5, including redevelopment of custom plugins
- Migrated content to comply with updated HTML structures
- Validated integration with third-party services
- Conducted performance benchmarking pre- and post-migration
Clean, Intuitive, User-Friendly
The upgrade resulted in a streamlined and intuitive user experience, built on a modernized codebase and interface. Highlights included:
- Clean and responsive UI post-migration
- Improved editor experience with CKEditor 5
- Enhanced site speed and load performance
- Secure and scalable architecture ready for future growth
Final Visual Enhancements
Redesigned the homepage, navigation, and some components with a cohesive, modern UI/UX design to enhance brand consistency and appeal. Standardized layout spacing, updated color schemes for a refreshed look, and introduced subtle interactive elements for improved engagement.
Key Outcomes
OpenSense Labs successfully migrated Greenway Health to Drupal 11, delivering a robust platform with measurable improvements:
- Zero unplanned downtime during migration
- Enhanced security framework with Drupal 11 architecture
- Future-proof platform supporting long-term scalability
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Results at a Glance
| Metric | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Downtime During Migration | 0 minutes |
| CKEditor Upgrade | Fully functional with custom plugins |
| Module Compatibility | 100% updated or patched |
| Post-Migration Issues | None, Smooth transition |
