SilverStripe released its second update to the 2.4 codebase. SilverStripe 2.4.2 addresses two potential security vulnerabilities and a number of additional bug fixes. However, this version also contains some improvements also worth mentioning.
SilverStripe 2.4.2 contains some significant improvements for supporting SilverStripe on Windows.
Jay Gilmore wrote to us the other day. Jay wanted to make sure we were aware that MODx 2.0.2 was released last Friday. Lots of bug fixes and improvements in this one that you might just notice a performance improvement. You can check out Jay's announcement below or at the MODx site.
MODx Revolution 2.0.2 Brings a Little More Speed and Lots of Little Fixes
Communication is everything. The moment we’re born, the labyrinth of neurons in our brain starts processing and distributing information. Strong neural connections help our brains to expand their function so we can make smart decisions and reach our potential. Our well being relies on quick, efficient messaging. If the right connections aren’t made early on, our brains miss vital input that would otherwise instruct or protect us.
The Plone community has raised the bar on their flagship content management system with the release of Plone 4. With the unveiling and release announcement of Plone 4, this is proving a busy week for fans of this CMS that runs on the Python-based Zope application server.
"Plone 4 is much faster, requires less memory, and performs well even when serving up massive files. ", says Plone co-founder and Firefox User Experience Lead Alexander Limi. “They [Plone users and developers] also didn't want us to sacrifice what we do well to get there — and we haven't. Plone 4 is not just more powerful — it continues to improve in areas Plone has always been known for: usability, security, and a CMS that is easy to install, upgrade, and looks great right out of the box.”
Some of the significant changes and improvements in Plone 4 include:
Interestingly, the announcements and even the Plone 4 download page discuss the "under the hood" improvements available in the CMS in preparation for Plone 5. That's right, they're already talking about Plone's future with Plone 5.
For addttional details about the Plone CMS be sure to visit Plone.org.
I'm not much of a programmer but I can appreciate the value of a good programming language when I see it. While I know Python and dabble with PHP, I've always appreciated Ruby and Ruby on Rails. There is something about the Ruby development scene that perks my interest in this programming language.
Ruby on Rails 3.0 was just released this week. The development of Rails 3.0 has been two years in the making. David August writes:
Elgg 1.7.2 was released this week and it is primarily a bugfix release. I usually don't post stories about web application releases that add no new features but felt inclined to do so this morning. Elgg is one of those social media applications that I've always wanted to use for a project but never got around to using. If I can't find the right project to need Elgg then at least I can talk about it and keep it in my thoughts.
Some of the more significant bug fixes in this release include:
"We're entering a new era of the web. To the ignorant masses, this transition will go largely unnoticed; they'll enjoy increased usability and convenience, with more robust functionality and more relevant data at hand. And they'll mostly just take it for granted.
However, for web designers, front-end developers and data system programmers, we have a lot of work to do."
-Laura Scott, PINGV, HTML5 + RDFa = time to get rid of that 20th century furniture, August 23, 2010
