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Release 1.6.13

Payload CMS Release: Release 1.6.13

Tag Name: v1.6.13

Release Date: 2/18/2023

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Payload CMS is a modern, self-hosted headless content management system built with TypeScript, Node.js, and MongoDB. It's designed specifically for developers who want full control over their content management system while maintaining a powerful admin interface for content editors.

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TL;DR

PayloadCMS v1.6.13 fixes a critical issue where createdAt and updatedAt timestamps were not being returned in update operations, and improves documentation accuracy for group fields. This maintenance release ensures data consistency and proper timestamp handling for all database operations.

Highlight of the Release

    • Fixed issue where createdAt and updatedAt timestamps were missing from update operation responses
    • Improved documentation accuracy for group fields

Migration Guide

No migration is required for this release. The fixes are backward compatible and will automatically apply when you update to v1.6.13.

Upgrade Recommendations

This is a recommended upgrade for all PayloadCMS users, especially those who rely on createdAt and updatedAt timestamps in their application logic. The update fixes an important data consistency issue and improves documentation.

To upgrade:

npm install [email protected]
# or
yarn add [email protected]

Bug Fixes

Timestamp Return Values Fixed

Fixed an issue where createdAt and updatedAt timestamps were not being returned in update operations (#2125). This ensures that all database operations consistently return these important timestamp fields, improving reliability for applications that depend on this data.

New Features

No new features were added in this release.

Security Updates

No security fixes were included in this release.

Performance Improvements

No specific performance improvements were included in this release.

Impact Summary

This release addresses a specific bug that could impact data consistency in applications relying on timestamp fields. By ensuring that createdAt and updatedAt fields are properly returned in update operations, PayloadCMS v1.6.13 improves the reliability of the API and prevents potential issues in applications that depend on these fields.

The documentation improvements for group fields also help developers better understand and implement this feature correctly. While this is a minor release with limited changes, it's important for maintaining the consistency and reliability of the PayloadCMS API.

Full Release Notes

1.6.13 (2023-02-18)

Bug Fixes

  • #2125, ensures createdAt and updatedAt are returned in update operations (42ebf68)

Statistics:

File Changed5
Line Additions18
Line Deletions6
Line Changes24
Total Commits3

User Affected:

  • Will now receive consistent timestamp data in update operation responses
  • Can rely on `createdAt` and `updatedAt` fields being returned properly
  • Have access to more accurate documentation for group fields

Contributors:

jmikrut