Pre Release
Tag Name: v1.8.4-canary.2
Release Date: 6/1/2023
Payload CMSPayload 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.
PayloadCMS v1.8.4-canary.2 brings important bug fixes and improvements to enhance the developer experience. This release addresses issues with global schemas, code field options, locale popup display, and polymorphic list drawers. It also adds Bulgarian language support and improves typing for the sendMail function. These changes improve stability and usability for both developers and content editors working with PayloadCMS.
No migration is required for this release as it primarily contains bug fixes and minor enhancements. All changes should be backward compatible with previous v1.8.x versions.
If you're using the code field with custom editor options, you can now properly configure them as the Joi schema has been fixed to allow editorOptions.
This canary release is recommended for developers who:
As this is a canary release (v1.8.4-canary.2), it's primarily intended for testing purposes. Production environments should wait for the stable v1.8.4 release unless you specifically need these fixes.
Fixed an issue where global schemas were missing timestamps. This addition ensures that global schemas now properly track creation and update times, bringing them in line with collection schemas.
Resolved an issue with the code field Joi schema that was preventing the use of editorOptions. Developers can now properly configure code editor options for a more customized editing experience.
Fixed a UI issue where the locale popup would overflow its container, causing display problems. The CSS for the locale selector has been refined for a better user experience.
Fixed search functionality in polymorphic list drawers to correctly use the specified useAsTitle field (#2710). This ensures that searches in these drawers return the expected results.
Resolved issues with mongoose connections that could cause problems with database connectivity.
Removed a circular dependency issue where payload was depending on itself, creating a "dependency inception" problem. This fix results in a cleaner dependency tree and more predictable behavior.
Improved TypeScript typing for the sendMail function, providing better type safety and developer experience when working with email functionality.
Fixed tests by ensuring proper URL handling in the logger and allowing custom MongoDB URLs during testing.
This release adds Bulgarian language translation to PayloadCMS, expanding the platform's internationalization capabilities. This addition makes the admin interface more accessible to Bulgarian-speaking users and demonstrates PayloadCMS's commitment to supporting a diverse user base.
The upload collection list view now formats file sizes in KB, providing a more readable and user-friendly display of file information.
No specific security fixes were included in this release.
The removal of payload dependency inception (#2717) not only fixes a bug but also optimizes the dependency tree, potentially improving load times and reducing package size.
The fix for polymorphic list drawer searches ensures that queries are performed on the correct useAsTitle field, which can improve search performance and accuracy in the admin UI.
This release focuses on bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements for PayloadCMS users. The fixes address several UI issues, typing problems, and configuration limitations that were affecting the developer and content editor experience.
The addition of Bulgarian language support expands PayloadCMS's internationalization capabilities, making it more accessible to a wider audience. The improvements to global schemas, code field configuration, and search functionality in polymorphic list drawers enhance the platform's usability and flexibility.
For developers, the typing improvements and dependency fixes provide a more stable and predictable development environment. Content editors will benefit from the UI fixes and improved search functionality.
While this is a canary release and primarily intended for testing, the changes are focused on stability and usability rather than introducing potentially breaking changes, making it a relatively safe update for those who need the specific fixes included.
