Strapi Release: 4.4.5

TL;DR

Strapi v4.4.5 is a maintenance release that adds Swedish translations to the Content-Type Builder and fixes a critical bug related to CORS handling that was introduced by a dependency update. This release ensures better accessibility for Swedish users and restores proper API functionality for all Strapi applications.

Highlight of the Release

• Added Swedish translations for the Content-Type Builder
• Fixed a breaking change related to CORS handling from a koa/cors dependency update
• Improved internationalization support for Swedish users

Migration Guide

No specific migration steps are required for this patch release. This is a minor update that fixes compatibility issues and adds translations.

For general update guidance:

• Follow the general update guide
• Refer to migration guides if upgrading from an earlier version

Upgrade Recommendations

This patch release (v4.4.5) is recommended for all Strapi users, especially:

• Those experiencing CORS-related issues after recent updates
• Projects with Swedish-speaking developers or administrators
• Anyone running v4.4.4 who wants to ensure API stability

To upgrade:

npm install [email protected] --save
# or
yarn upgrade [email protected]

After upgrading, restart your Strapi application to apply the changes.

Bug Fixes

CORS Handling Fix

Fixed a breaking change that was introduced by a patch version bump in the koa/cors dependency. This issue could have affected API accessibility and cross-origin requests to Strapi applications. The fix ensures that CORS handling works as expected, maintaining compatibility with client applications.

PR: #14677 by @Convly

New Features

Swedish Translations for Content-Type Builder

The Content-Type Builder now includes Swedish language support, making Strapi more accessible to Swedish-speaking developers. This enhancement allows Swedish users to interact with the Content-Type Builder interface in their native language, improving the overall user experience and accessibility of the platform.

PR: #14549 by @alvesvaren

Security Updates

No security fixes were explicitly mentioned in this release.

Performance Improvements

No specific performance improvements were included in this release. The changes were focused on translations and bug fixes.

Impact Summary

This is a minor patch release that addresses a compatibility issue with CORS handling and improves internationalization by adding Swedish translations to the Content-Type Builder. The CORS fix is particularly important as it resolves a breaking change introduced by a dependency update that could affect API accessibility. The addition of Swedish translations continues Strapi's commitment to making the platform more accessible to users worldwide. Overall, this release improves stability and user experience without introducing any breaking changes or requiring migration steps.

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