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3.0.2

Ghost Release: 3.0.2

Tag Name: 3.0.2

Release Date: 10/30/2019

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TL;DR

Ghost 3.0.2 Release

This minor release updates the default Casper theme with refined styling for author meta and bookmark cards, and fixes a visual bug with tables in dark mode. Additionally, it improves webhook signature validation logging and fixes an issue with Cloudflare <stream> embeds that were breaking after URL transformation. This release focuses on visual refinements and bug fixes to enhance the overall user experience.

Highlight of the Release

    • Refined author meta and bookmark card styles in the Casper theme
    • Fixed white glow on tables in dark mode for better readability
    • Improved webhook signature validation logging
    • Fixed Cloudflare <stream> embeds that were breaking after URL transformation

Migration Guide

No migration steps are required for this release. This is a minor update that can be installed without any special considerations.

Upgrade Recommendations

This is a minor release with visual improvements and bug fixes. It's recommended for all users to upgrade to benefit from the improved styling and fixed issues with dark mode tables and Cloudflare embeds.

To upgrade:

  1. Back up your Ghost installation
  2. Follow the standard Ghost update procedure for your installation method (Git, Docker, or direct install)
  3. No database migrations or special steps are required

Bug Fixes

Visual Fixes

Embed Fixes

  • Fixed an issue with Cloudflare <stream> embeds that were breaking after having their URLs transformed

New Features

Enhanced Styling in Casper Theme

The default Casper theme has been updated to version 3.0.2 with refined styling:

  • Improved author meta presentation for better readability and visual appeal
  • Enhanced bookmark card styles for a more polished look

Improved Webhook Logging

  • Better logging for webhook signature validation to help with debugging and monitoring

Security Updates

No specific security fixes were mentioned in this release.

Performance Improvements

No specific performance improvements were mentioned in this release.

Impact Summary

Ghost 3.0.2 is a minor release focused on visual refinements and bug fixes. The update to the Casper theme improves the presentation of author meta information and bookmark cards, while fixing the white glow issue on tables in dark mode. The release also addresses technical issues with Cloudflare stream embeds and improves webhook signature validation logging.

This release enhances the overall user experience without introducing breaking changes. Content creators will benefit from the improved visual elements and fixed embeds, while developers will appreciate the enhanced logging for webhook signature validation. The changes are relatively small in scope but contribute to a more polished and reliable Ghost experience.

Full Release Notes

Casper (the default theme) has been upgraded to 3.0.2:

  • 🎨 Refined author meta and bookmark card styles - Peter Zimon
  • 🐛 Fixed white glow on tables in dark mode (TryGhost/Casper#641) - Peter Zimon

You can see the full change log for the details of every change included in this release.

Statistics:

File Changed4
Line Additions39
Line Deletions19
Line Changes58
Total Commits5

User Affected:

  • Improved visual experience with refined author meta and bookmark card styles in the Casper theme
  • Fixed table display issues in dark mode for better content readability
  • Fixed Cloudflare stream embeds that were previously breaking after URL transformation

Contributors:

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