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Release 0.6.4

Payload CMS Release: Release 0.6.4

Tag Name: v0.6.4

Release Date: 4/21/2021

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TL;DR

Payload CMS v0.6.4 fixes an issue with the _verificationToken field, now allowing it to be returned when using the showHiddenFields option. This is a minor bug fix release that improves the functionality of hidden fields in the CMS.

Highlight of the Release

    • Fixed issue with _verificationToken not being returned when using showHiddenFields
    • Improved consistency in hidden fields handling

Migration Guide

No migration is required for this release. This is a backward-compatible bug fix that doesn't require any changes to your existing code.

Upgrade Recommendations

This is a minor bug fix release. If you're using the showHiddenFields option and need access to the _verificationToken field, we recommend upgrading to this version. For all other users, upgrading is optional but recommended to stay on the latest stable version.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where the _verificationToken field was not being returned in API responses even when the showHiddenFields option was enabled
  • This ensures that when developers explicitly request hidden fields to be shown, all hidden fields including the verification token are properly returned

New Features

No new features were added in this release.

Security Updates

No security fixes were included in this release.

Performance Improvements

No performance improvements were included in this release.

Impact Summary

This release has a low impact, focusing on a single bug fix that affects the behavior of the showHiddenFields option. The fix ensures that the _verificationToken field is properly returned when hidden fields are requested to be shown in API responses. This improves the consistency of the API and provides developers with access to all hidden fields when needed.

Full Release Notes

0.6.4 (2021-04-21)

Bug Fixes

  • allows _verificationToken to come back via showHiddenFields (74430ea)

Statistics:

File Changed4
Line Additions10
Line Deletions3
Line Changes13
Total Commits2

User Affected:

  • Can now access `_verificationToken` when using the `showHiddenFields` option
  • Will have more consistent behavior when working with hidden fields in the API

Contributors:

jmikrut