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Drupal is a free, secure, flexible, and effective framework for developing dynamic websites. However, this is only true if you know how to avoid the pitfalls that could prevent you from fully enjoying the qualities of Drupal. This article talks about common dangers when developing Drupal projects and how to avoid them.