Payload CMS Release: Release 1.1.1

TL;DR

Payload CMS v1.1.1 is a minor bug fix release that addresses issues with dashboard links to globals, conditions on conditionals, and conditions on collapsible fields. This maintenance update ensures smoother operation of conditional logic and navigation within the admin panel.

Highlight of the Release

• Fixed dashboard links to globals for better navigation
• Resolved issues with conditions on conditional fields
• Fixed conditions on collapsible fields

Migration Guide

No migration steps are required for this update. This is a patch release that fixes bugs without introducing breaking changes or requiring any modifications to existing code.

Upgrade Recommendations

This is a recommended upgrade for all users, especially those who:

1. Use global collections and access them from the dashboard
2. Implement conditional fields in their schemas
3. Use collapsible fields with conditions

Since this is a patch release (v1.1.0 → v1.1.1) with only bug fixes, the upgrade should be straightforward with minimal risk.

Bug Fixes

Dashboard Links to Globals

Fixed an issue where links to global collections from the dashboard were not working correctly. This ensures that content editors can properly navigate to global collections directly from the dashboard interface.

Conditions on Conditionals

Resolved a bug (#1117) where conditional logic wasn't properly evaluating when applied to fields that were themselves conditional. This fix ensures that nested conditional logic works as expected.

Conditions on Collapsible Fields

Fixed issues with conditional logic not working correctly on collapsible field types. This ensures that collapsible sections properly show or hide based on their configured conditions.

New Features

No new features were added in this release. This is a bug fix release focused on improving existing functionality.

Security Updates

No security fixes were included in this release.

Performance Improvements

No specific performance improvements were included in this release. The changes were focused on bug fixes related to conditional fields and dashboard navigation.

Impact Summary

This release improves the reliability of Payload CMS's admin interface by fixing several bugs related to navigation and conditional fields. Content editors will benefit from properly functioning dashboard links to globals, while developers will appreciate the more predictable behavior of conditional logic, especially when applied to conditional fields or collapsible sections.

The fixes address specific user experience issues that could cause confusion or workflow disruptions. By resolving these bugs, the release enhances the overall usability and dependability of the CMS without introducing any breaking changes or requiring migrations.

Full Release Notes