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3.40.1

Ghost Release: 3.40.1

Tag Name: 3.40.1

Release Date: 12/11/2020

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TL;DR

Ghost 3.40.1 is a minor patch release that fixes two bugs: one related to clipped tooltips in the member activity feed and another affecting theme zip file parsing. This release ensures smoother operation of the admin interface and theme installation process without introducing any new features or breaking changes.

Highlight of the Release

    • Fixed clipped tooltips in member activity feed when showing all activities
    • Fixed theme zip file parsing issue for more reliable theme installation

Migration Guide

No migration steps are required for this patch release. You can upgrade directly from version 3.40.0 to 3.40.1 without any additional configuration changes.

Upgrade Recommendations

This is a recommended upgrade for all Ghost users running version 3.40.0, especially for those who:

  • Actively use the member activity feed feature
  • Frequently install or update themes

The patch fixes are minor but improve the overall stability and user experience of the platform. As this is a patch release with no breaking changes, upgrading should be straightforward with minimal risk.

Bug Fixes

  • Member Activity Feed UI: Fixed an issue where tooltips were being clipped in the member activity feed after showing all activities. This improves the visibility and usability of the admin interface when reviewing member activities.

  • Theme Installation: Fixed a problem with parsing theme zip files that could potentially cause theme installation failures. This ensures more reliable theme uploads and installations.

New Features

No new features were introduced in this patch release. Ghost 3.40.1 focuses exclusively on bug fixes to improve stability and user experience.

Security Updates

No security fixes were included in this patch release.

Performance Improvements

No specific performance improvements were included in this patch release. The focus was on fixing UI and functionality bugs.

Impact Summary

Ghost 3.40.1 is a minor patch release that addresses two specific bugs affecting the admin interface and theme installation functionality. The fixes improve the user experience for administrators working with the member activity feed and ensure more reliable theme installations through fixed zip file parsing.

The release also includes an update to gscan (to version 3.6.1) and Ghost-Admin (to version 3.40.1), maintaining compatibility and ensuring all components work together seamlessly.

This release has minimal impact on the overall system and requires no configuration changes or migration steps. It's a straightforward upgrade recommended for all users running Ghost 3.40.0.

Full Release Notes

  • 🐛 Fixed clipped tooltips in member activity feed after showing all - Kevin Ansfield
  • 🐛 Fixed an issue with parsing theme zip files - Thibaut Patel

View the changelogs for full details:

Statistics:

File Changed3
Line Additions22
Line Deletions100
Line Changes122
Total Commits3

User Affected:

  • Fixed issue with clipped tooltips in member activity feed, improving UI visibility when showing all activities
  • More reliable theme installation process due to fixed zip file parsing

Contributors:

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