what’s new in joomla! 3 - sydney jug 08/10/2013
DESCRIPTION
We are going to take a first look at Joomla 3.2 and see the new features that have been added. Joomla 3.2 will be the last feature release before the long term Joomla 3.5 in March 2014. Planned new features in Joomla 3.2 that we will be taking a look at include version control for articles, a built in "app" store, template manager improvements, Rapid Application Development Framework (Akeeba FOF), Ajax interface, and two factor authentication.TRANSCRIPT
What’s new in Joomla! 3.2
Presented at Sydney JUG 8th Oct 2013 by Tim Plummerwww.timplummer.com.au
JOOMLA! 3.2
• Last feature release before long term stable Joomla 3.5 in March 2014
• After 3.2, we'll be concentrating on fixing bugs for Joomla 3.5 and coding Joomla 4.
WHEN?
• 3.2 Alpha released 11th Sept 2013• 3.2 Beta 1 due 8th Oct 2013, then
weekly beta until RC1.• Joomla 3.2 planned to be released on
Nov 6th 2013
RELEASE CYCLE
SUBLIMINAL MESSAGE
JoomlaDay Sydney 2013 on Oct 19th-20th….(subtle hint to buy tickets now)
WHAT?
• Lots of New Features• New Libraries• Extra Functions• Improved UI
MULTILINGUAL INSTALL
EXTRA STEP TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES
CONTENT VERSIONING
CONTENT VERSIONING
CONTENT VERSIONING
TINY MCE 4
TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION
SECURITY
• Bcrypt• A serious security concern is the current
encryption used by Joomla passwords by default i.e. Salted MD5. While once an advanced method, it is no longer considered a strong solution. Currently BCrypt is considered the best available solution.
RAD (aka FoF)
• FOF = Framework on Framework• Rapid application development
framework for Joomla• Not standalone – it extends Joomla• Write less code, do more• Same code that powers Akeeba
products
USER INTERFACE
• If you only have one language installed, you wont see language drop down on admin login
USER INTERFACE
• Drop down moved and now tab accessible
USER INTERFACE
• Buttons context sensitive
USER INTERFACE
• Language column hidden when you only have one language installed
USER INTERFACE
• Better visibility of available updates
USER INTERFACE
• Front end editing of module (when logged in as admin)
USER INTERFACE
• Front end editing of menu
POST-INSTALLATION MESSAGES
POST-INSTALLATION MESSAGES
IMPROVED TEMPLATE MANAGER
• Built in editor
IMPROVED TEMPLATE MANAGER
IMPROVED TEMPLATE MANAGER
• Easily create template overrides
DEBUG
• SQL Explain, Profile & Call Stack
DEBUG
DEBUG
AJAX INTERFACE
• An easier way for developers to provide Ajax support where it doesn't already exist.
APP STORE
After reviewing the current proposed code for 3.2 and the feedback from the community, the PLT has agreed that this proposal is not ready for inclusion in the CMS. There is no debate about desiring an app store in the CMS and it is something we would like to see happen down the road, but we don't feel that day is today.
Excerpt from email sent by Michael Babker 23/09/2013 To Joomla CMS Mailing List
APP STORE
• Actually, a compromise was reached on the App Store feature and that will be shared in the coming days. It won't be in the core distro, but we (PLT and the team working on it) came up with a solution that should work for everyone.
Michael Babker comment on Joomla Beat last week
ALPHA OF APP STORE(not in Joomla 3.2 core)
ALPHA OF APP STORE(not in Joomla 3.2 core)
QUESTIONS?