Pre Release
Tag Name: v5.0.0-rc.7
Release Date: 7/24/2024
StrapiOpen-source headless CMS built with Node.js. Provides developers with complete freedom in choosing their favorite tools and frameworks for frontend development.
Strapi v5.0.0-rc.7 is a release candidate update that addresses several important bugs in the CMS. This update fixes issues with JSON field parsing, UI display problems with cloud images, and improves the review workflows functionality by properly invalidating document queries when stages or assignees change. These fixes enhance data integrity and user experience as Strapi approaches its stable v5.0.0 release.
No migration steps are required for this release candidate update. Users can upgrade directly from v5.0.0-rc.6 to v5.0.0-rc.7 without any special considerations.
As this is a release candidate (RC) version addressing several bugs, it is recommended for users currently on v5.0.0-rc.6 to upgrade to v5.0.0-rc.7, especially if they are experiencing issues with JSON field parsing, UI display of cloud images, or review workflow functionality.
For production environments, users should be aware that RC versions are still pre-release software and may contain bugs. Consider testing thoroughly before deploying to production or wait for the final v5.0.0 release if stability is a primary concern.
Fixed an issue where JSON fields were not being parsed properly, which could lead to data integrity problems. The fix prevents double stringification of JSON data, ensuring that JSON fields are handled correctly throughout the application.
Resolved a bug with the left offset positioning of cloud images in the UI, ensuring proper visual display and alignment.
Fixed an issue in the review workflows where document queries weren't being properly invalidated when stages or assignees were changed. This ensures that the content manager displays the most up-to-date information after workflow changes, preventing stale data from being shown to users.
No new features were introduced in this release candidate. This update focuses on bug fixes and improvements to existing functionality as Strapi approaches the stable v5.0.0 release.
No security fixes were mentioned in this release candidate update.
No specific performance improvements were highlighted in this release. The focus was on bug fixes and functionality improvements rather than performance enhancements.
This release candidate update focuses on bug fixes that improve data integrity and user experience in Strapi v5. The JSON field parsing fix is particularly important as it resolves potential data handling issues that could affect content throughout the application. The review workflows improvements ensure that users always see the most current information when stages or assignees change, which is crucial for teams using Strapi's content review features. While these changes are relatively small in scope, they address specific pain points that users may have encountered in the previous release candidate.
Full Changelog: v5.0.0-rc.6...v5.0.0-rc.7
