Where are we?
TL;DR: We're working hard to release XenForo 2.4 ASAP, but it's taking longer than expected due to scope changes and strategic decisions to wait for certain upstream developments that will benefit the long-term roadmap. Here's an analogy to explain why:
Software development is like planning a cross-country expedition with multiple destinations.
When you set out for version 2.4, you're not just driving to the next town over. You're charting a course through unknown...
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Written by Chris D - (Weiterlesen)
News aus der Forenwelt
PWA Improvements
Hot on the heels of the improvements announced earlier this week, we have another set of improvements to show you today, again, courtesy of @digitalpoint! This time we'll be focusing on some improvements to Progressive Web Apps which some of you will be familiar with if you're already using the [DigitalPoint] PWA add-on.
Web app manifest editing
We've been rocking a web app manifest for a while now but starting with XenForo 2.4 you...
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Written by Chris D - (Weiterlesen)
Flash Message Improvements
In the coming weeks, we will be showcasing a few improvements very kindly donated to us by XenForo development G.O.A.T, @digitalpoint!
When digitalpoint heard that the primary aim for XenForo 2.4 was to implement some tangible quality of life improvements, he was very quick to offer up some code he has written over the years - some released, some not - which he wrote for his own sites. Is there a somewhat ulterior motive to this code...
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Written by Chris D - (Weiterlesen)
Since announcing Featured Content for XenForo 2.3 we have been closely monitoring feedback through various channels and our own overall vision for the feature and, as such, in today's Have you seen...? for XenForo 2.4 we are highlighting some of the recent changes we have made.
Automatic feature expiry
When curating content, sometimes it can take time to manage the list of featured content effectively to ensure it stays fresh for your visitors, and part of that is...
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Written by Chris D - (Weiterlesen)
XenForo 2.3.6 is now available for all licensed customers to download. We strongly recommend that all customers running previous versions of XenForo 2.3 upgrade to this release to benefit from increased stability.
One-click upgrade to XenForo 2.3.6
Directly from your admin control panel
If you are a XenForo Cloud customer, your upgrade will be scheduled automatically.
Some of the changes in XF 2.3.6 include:
Fix upgrades from XF 1 not having the...
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Written by XenForo - (Weiterlesen)
Welcome back to our Have you seen...? series for XenForo 2.4! The code reviews are coming in thick and fast as we complete our planned features so there should be plenty to show you over the coming weeks.
Part of our process for this and previous releases has involved looking at the amazing pool of developer talent that we have in this community and considering how we can work with those developers to bring those features to the core.
And that's the focus of this time where...
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Written by Chris D - (Weiterlesen)
XenForo 2.3.5 Released
XenForo 2.3.5 is now available for all licensed customers to download. We strongly recommend that all customers running previous versions of XenForo 2.3 upgrade to this release to benefit from increased stability.
In addition to the usual bug fixes, XenForo 2.3.5 includes a critical security fix for any customers making use of OAuth2 where client applications may be able to request unauthorized scopes. This will affect any customer using OAuth2 clients on any...
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Written by XenForo - (Weiterlesen)
Today, we are releasing XenForo 2.2.17 to address a potential security vulnerability. We recommend that all customers running XenForo 2.2 upgrade to 2.2.17 or use the patch instructions below as soon as possible.
Notes:
a. XenForo 2.3.1 and above is not affected by this issue. If you are still running XenForo 2.3.0 you should upgrade to the latest release or apply the patch below.
b. The few XenForo Cloud customers still running XenForo 2.2 have been patched automatically....
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Written by XenForo - (Weiterlesen)
Rich text editors are hard. When you drill down into how they actually work, it's a wonder why there are so many of them, and why developers would willingly spend a significant part of their life working on one. At XenForo we have been through ... counts on fingers ... three different rich text editors in our history, so if we're being generous we can at least attest to what a feat of engineering they are and how difficult they can be to get right -- and all we have...
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Written by Chris D - (Weiterlesen)
Well, you wouldn't have seen it because it's only exposed to moderators. :)
Moderator actions are invoked using the moderator bar that is at the top of every page. In this post, I'll be focusing on how moderators handle reported content.
Handling a report is a little more formalized than you might be used to. Reports are now tracked with a status, so that it's clear what has happened and, if you leave a comment, why.
This bar makes it easy to see when you have tasks...
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Written by Mike - (Weiterlesen)
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on our first Have you seen...? thread about the upcoming Add-on update notifications for XF 2.4. It's exciting for us to start this process so soon after the release of XenForo 2.3! And while we are not sticking to a specific schedule for this series of HYS threads, our next one is already here!
This time around we are adding Direct message labels as a way for people to be able to add a little more organisation to their inboxes...
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Written by Chris D - (Weiterlesen)
Welcome to the first "Have you seen...?" post for XenForo 2.4! As we discussed a couple of months ago, XenForo 2.4 will focus mainly on quality-of-life improvements for admins, moderators and users, and today's first look at our next version absolutely ticks that box.
Occasionally the inspiration for new features doesn't solely come from the suggestions forum and at times we sit up and take notice of what is popular in the Resource Manager. In this particular case, the Add-on update...
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Written by Chris D - (Weiterlesen)
XenForo 2.3.4 Released
XenForo 2.3.4 is now available for all licensed customers to download. We strongly recommend that all customers running previous versions of XenForo 2.3 upgrade to this release to benefit from increased stability.
One-click upgrade to XenForo 2.3.4
Directly from your admin control panel
If you are a XenForo Cloud customer, your upgrade will be scheduled automatically.
Some of the changes in XF 2.3.4 include:
Include...
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Written by XenForo - (Weiterlesen)
We are excited to announce the upcoming release of XenForo 2.4, bringing you exciting new features and improvements!
While XenForo 3.0 continues to be developed behind the scenes, we've decided to harness the team's enthusiasm and momentum to deliver an interim update that will enhance your XenForo experience sooner than you might have expected. This approach allows us to provide you with valuable improvements without waiting for the full style overhaul that 3.0 will bring.
XenForo 2.4...
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Written by XenForo - (Weiterlesen)
XenForo 2.3.3 Released
XenForo 2.3.3 is now available for all licensed customers to download. We strongly recommend that all customers running previous versions of XenForo 2.3 upgrade to this release to benefit from increased stability.
One-click upgrade to XenForo 2.3.3
Directly from your admin control panel
If you are a XenForo Cloud customer, your upgrade will be scheduled automatically.
Some of the changes in XF 2.3.3 include:
Fix...
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Written by XenForo - (Weiterlesen)
XenForo 2.3.1 Released
XenForo 2.3.1 is now available for all licensed customers to download. We strongly recommend that all customers running previous versions of XenForo 2.3 upgrade to this release to benefit from increased stability.
One-click upgrade to XenForo 2.3.1
Directly from your admin control panel
If you are a XenForo Cloud customer, your upgrade will be scheduled automatically.
Some of the changes in XF 2.3.1 include:
Make...
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Written by XenForo - (Weiterlesen)
🚨 It's time to party like it's 2022 2023 2024! Today we are very pleased (and relieved) to announce the stable release of XenForo 2.3.0 and our official add-ons. It has been a long time coming so we thank you for your patience and support.
There are a myriad of new features and improvements. Here's a brief overview of our favourites:
Style variants with Dark mode
Improved performance
Featured content
Image optimization...
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Written by XenForo - (Weiterlesen)
Today we are releasing XenForo 2.3.0 Release Candidate 5. While the majority of this release is focusing on bug fixes and stability, there are a few noteworthy changes.
Automatic legacy file clean up
XenForo installations after upgrading to XenForo 2.3 will have a number of files sitting in the file system which are no longer used. Any XenForo installation that has been around for a while, will to a lesser extent, have a similar issue. These files on their own shouldn't present any...
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Written by XenForo - (Weiterlesen)
This week in addition to a bunch of bug fixes, we've also been doing a spot of housekeeping in our code. The following is quite technically heavy so if you're a non-developer, shield your eyes and read the less boring bits.
Much wider usage for class strings
As a reminder, XenForo 2.3 brings with it support for using native PHP class strings. For example, originally we used "class short names" to point to certain classes. While these were easy to write, it makes refactoring classes...
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Written by XenForo - (Weiterlesen)
XenForo XenForo 2.1.15, 2.2.16 and XenForo Media Gallery 2.1.9, 2.2.6 Released (Includes Security Fixes)
Security Fix
Today we are advising all customers running XenForo that a potential security vulnerability has been identified. All affected customers should either upgrade to XenForo 2.1.15 or XenForo 2.2.16.
If you are a XenForo Cloud customer, a fix has been rolled out automatically, and no further action is required to address this issue.
If you are running a pre-release version of XenForo 2.3, you should follow the instructions in the announcement thread for the XenForo 2.3.0...
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Written by XenForo - (Weiterlesen)