Joomla 4.0 RC3 is released for extension and template developers to work with it in order to prepare extensions for the stable release of Joomla! CMS 4.0.
Spotlight on Joomla4Security
- Joomla 4 contains many architecture changes designed to maximize security and keep hackers out. You can be assured that moving to Joomla 4 is a wise choice when it comes to keeping your site safe.
- Joomla 4 uses Prepared Statements, effectively eliminating any attack vector for SQL injection attacks. Prepared Statements are available for both core CMS and 3rd party developers and work seamlessly across all supported database drivers.
- Joomla 4 will by default ship with a new built-in plugin that sets multiple security-relevant HTTP headers and allows the configuration of advanced Security headers like Content Security Policy. Those headers work with the built-in security mechanisms that are in modern browsers to help mitigate click-jacking attacks or impede cross-site-scripting attacks.
- Joomla 4 adds new authentication mechanisms. The new webservice API is protected by an API token authentication, allowing you to safely use the API without exposing your plaintext credentials.
- The new WebAuthn plugin allows you to use a WebAuthn-compatible authenticator (i.e. FIDO2 keys or TouchID) for your Joomla login, giving you access with just the touch of a button.
Remember that the release candidate version should only be used on TEST sites. Do not use it for your live site.
JOOMLA 4 HIGHLIGHT FEATURES
Joomla4Accessibility
Whatever size your site is, accessibility is a must, and from the start Joomla 4 delivers best in class accessibility. The layout, contrast and infrastructure all have accessibility built in so all your visitors will benefit. We have aimed for W3C Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 (with AA compliance)
Joomla4Speed
Joomla 4 provides more speed optimized that will help to increase your website performance.
Joomla4Workflows
Workflows help you to run your site efficiently, making sure that the jobs that need to get done are done and by the right people. Combined with the many improvements in the media manager, content writers will love the new workflow and media manager.
Joomla4Emails
Deliver customized emails that welcome and inform your website's audience effectively! With the new email template system it's easier than ever to make the emails your site sends be on message and on brand. Now you can take your site to the next level when communicating with your customers.
Joomla4Search
Search is a boost to any site. It allows your visitors to hone in on the areas they are interested in, increasing engagement and improving your sites ranking. So when it comes to search look no further, Joomla 4 smart search has many improvements over previous Joomla search and is the best to date.
Joomla 3.10 Alpha 8
Along with Joomla 4 RC 3, the 8th alpha version of Joomla 3.10 also is carried out.
Joomla 3.10 is the bridge between Joomla 4 and Joomla 3.x. Joomla 3.10 stable will primarily be a release containing backports of API changes from the Joomla 4 development branch to help ease the transition to the next major release for the community. Joomla 3.10 will be supported for 2 years after it has been finally released.
Once your website is updated to 3.10, the pre-update checker will allow you to check the compatibility with the Joomla 4.0 minimum requirements in terms of the current hosting environment and, more importantly, your installed extensions. This will help you migrate to Joomla 4.0 smoothly.
Joomla 4 is on the go with candidate release. We will update all our Joomla templates, Joomla extensions to Joomla 4 as soon as the stable release.
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