Strapi Release: 1.6.2

TL;DR

Strapi v1.6.2 updates Promise handling patterns and removes the --harmony flag. This release focuses on code modernization and compatibility with newer Node.js versions by adopting standard Promise patterns and removing deprecated flags.

Highlight of the Release

• Updated Promise implementation pattern from Promise.defer() to new Promise() in strapi-generate-users
• Removed deprecated --harmony flag for better Node.js compatibility

Migration Guide

Migration from v1.6.1 to v1.6.2

This release requires no specific migration steps. If you were explicitly using the --harmony flag in your startup scripts or deployment configurations, you should remove it as it's no longer needed.

If you have custom code that extends or interacts with the strapi-generate-users module, be aware that the Promise implementation pattern has changed from Promise.defer() to new Promise().

Upgrade Recommendations

This is a minor update that improves code quality and compatibility. It's recommended for all users to upgrade to v1.6.2, especially if you're running on newer Node.js versions where the --harmony flag might cause warnings or compatibility issues.

The upgrade process should be straightforward with minimal risk:

npm update strapi
# or
yarn upgrade strapi

Bug Fixes

No specific bug fixes were included in this release.

New Features

No new features were added in this release. This update focuses on code modernization and compatibility improvements.

Security Updates

No security fixes were included in this release.

Performance Improvements

No specific performance improvements were included in this release.

Impact Summary

Strapi v1.6.2 is a maintenance release that modernizes the codebase by updating Promise implementation patterns and removing the deprecated --harmony flag.

The change from Promise.defer() to new Promise() aligns with modern JavaScript best practices, as Promise.defer() has been deprecated. This improves code maintainability and compatibility with newer JavaScript environments.

Removing the --harmony flag reflects Strapi's evolution to use standard JavaScript features that no longer require special Node.js flags to enable experimental features. This simplifies deployment and improves compatibility with current Node.js versions.

While these changes are technically internal refactoring, they represent Strapi's ongoing commitment to maintaining a modern, standards-compliant codebase.

Full Release Notes