The Joomla Project is excited to announce the Joomla 5.1 Release Candidate, now available for testing. This release is designed to help developers test their extensions and allows users to explore new features like enhanced dark mode, SEO improvements, and better accessibility. However, it's not meant for production sites. The final stable release is expected around April 16, 2024. To test Joomla 5.1, you can download the Release Candidate or use the nightly build. Your feedback is crucial to ensure a smooth launch.
For more details, visit the official Joomla announcement page.
What’s New in Joomla 5.1 Release Candidate?
The Joomla 5.1 Release Candidate introduces several new features aimed at enhancing the user experience and improving overall functionality. Key updates include:
- Improved Dark Mode: Enhancements to dark mode, including a backend switch.
- SEO Enhancements: Features like trailing slash behavior and improved URL handling.
- Accessibility Upgrades: Updates to the Jooa11y Accessibility Checker Plugin.
- Guided Tours: New features for handling required fields and checkbox/radio/select lists.
- Backend Improvements: Numerous backend updates, including modal replacements and schema.org type additions.
How You Can Help
To ensure Joomla 5.1 is production-ready, your help is crucial. Testing the release, reporting bugs, and providing feedback are vital steps in this process. Developers are encouraged to test their extensions with Joomla 5.1 and report any issues at issues.joomla.org.
Documentation and Support
For those seeking guidance on Joomla 5, tutorials and documentation are available on docs.joomla.org. Developers can also contribute to the documentation to help guide other users and extension developers.
Join the Community
Extension developers can join the Joomla Community to collaborate and share insights. Stay connected with the latest developments through the Joomla Feature Tracker and the developer mailing list.
Thank You to the Volunteers!
A big thank you to all the volunteers who contributed to this release! Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
For more detailed information, visit the official Joomla announcement page.