Strapi Release: 5.0.0-rc.21

TL;DR

Strapi v5.0.0-rc.21 Release

This release candidate for Strapi v5.0 includes two important bug fixes:

1. Fixed an issue with the data cleaning process by properly handling the status of removed fields
2. Resolved UI inconsistencies in the Review Workflow settings by updating icons

These fixes improve data integrity during content transformations and enhance the visual consistency of the Review Workflow interface, making this a recommended update for anyone testing the v5.0 release candidate.

Highlight of the Release

• Fixed data cleaning process to properly handle status of removed fields
• Improved UI consistency in Review Workflow settings with updated icons

Migration Guide

No migration steps are required for this release candidate. The bug fixes are applied automatically when upgrading from v5.0.0-rc.20 to v5.0.0-rc.21.

Upgrade Recommendations

We recommend all users testing Strapi v5.0.0-rc.20 to upgrade to v5.0.0-rc.21 to benefit from the bug fixes related to data integrity and UI improvements.

To upgrade:

npm install [email protected]

or

yarn upgrade [email protected]

This is a minor release candidate update with bug fixes only, so no breaking changes are expected during the upgrade process.

Bug Fixes

Data Cleaning Process

• Fixed an issue where the status of removed fields wasn't properly handled during the data cleaning process (#21229)
• This ensures data integrity is maintained when content types are modified and fields are removed

Review Workflow UI

• Fixed inconsistent icons in the Review Workflow settings interface (#21237)
• Improves visual consistency throughout the Review Workflow configuration screens

New Features

No new features were introduced in this release candidate. This update focuses on bug fixes to improve stability and user experience in the existing functionality.

Security Updates

No security fixes were included in this release candidate.

Performance Improvements

No specific performance improvements were included in this release candidate. The focus was on bug fixes related to data integrity and UI consistency.

Impact Summary

This release candidate update addresses two specific issues:

1. Data Integrity Improvement: The fix for handling status of removed fields during data cleaning ensures that content remains consistent when content types are modified. This reduces the risk of data corruption or unexpected behavior when fields are removed from content types.

2. UI Enhancement: The update to Review Workflow settings icons improves the visual consistency of the administrative interface, providing a more polished experience for users configuring workflow settings.

While these changes are relatively small in scope, they contribute to the overall stability and polish of Strapi v5.0 as it moves closer to final release. The data cleaning fix is particularly important for maintaining data integrity during content type modifications.

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