The redefined Joomla launch technique which was lately released emphasizes the generation of normal updates in shorter timeframes than before, as this may ensure that the Joomla CMS is receiving continuous development and there is certainly the potential to get a lengthier support time period for major model releases. Each of the function proposals for Joomla 3.4 had been submitted by May 28, 2014 and also the release-candidate version should be accessible and originally this was scheduled for release by 30 July 2014, nevertheless it appears that there are some delays keeping items back again.

Joomla 3.4 Features

Joomla 3.4 concentrates on four main new features, even though most average users will only have the opportunity to notice 3 of these. The primary concept of this release is not to increase Joomla, but to begin the transition towards the new release cycle and provide main advancements within the Joomla package.

Joomla 3.4 De-couple weblinks from new installs.

This is the initial step in de-coupling parts from Joomla. At present Joomla consists of numerous parts out of the box, numerous of that are not always needed by the common user. Since these further CMS elements incorporate extra bodyweight to the Joomla package deal, but aren’t necessarily set to any use, then they serve to make the general bundle heavier than it needs to be. Weblinks is a great instance of the issue, and so from Joomla 3.4 com_weblinks and all connected modules and plugins will probably be removed from the Joomla set up package. It is a excellent initial step in creating Joomla more user-friendly and making the package deal lighter.

But really don't worry in case your a admirer from the weblinks element; it'll be still accessible for use within your Joomla set up, just not integrated within the main. Rather, it'll have an installable bundle like your typical Joomla extension. The GitHub undertaking is presently created and every part faraway from the main will probably be available in its very own repository in the Joomla undertaking. What is more, weblinks must even be additional for the JED (Joomla Extension Directory) in a new category for eliminated Joomla elements, such as any taken out later on. This additional step is likely to make it easy for user who nevertheless need the performance from the taken out parts to get them set up and running with merely a simply click in the Joomla administrator region.

Joomla 3.4 Ongoing Microdata Implementation

Microdata in Joomla was introduced using the release of 3.2, and Joomla 3.4 will carry on applying this function in Joomla’s core layouts. Since Joomla! 3.2 microdata has been accessible in many in the well-known main parts like com_content and com_contact so it’s likely that these functions will be added towards the few components that don’t however have it. You'll be able to read up on microdata and why it is essential for keeping your content comprehensible not simply for your customers, but for devices such as the Google Search bot to aid enhance your standing in research engines.

Joomla 3.4 Front-end Module Modifying

The title says all of it concerning this new feature. In Joomla! 3.2 you could have noticed small ‘edit’ icons showing up in each module whenever you are logged in around the front-end; clicking them would redirect you to definitely the module configuration page inside the back-end. Joomla 3.4 will modify this behaviour to allow you to modify modules with out the necessity to entry the administrator location, which will be an easier answer for beginners. This characteristic may also be useful if you don’t wish to share administrator accessibility with customers who need to have use of module configuration. With this particular change and the default ACL (Access Manage Listing) functions combined, Joomla will be able to provide almost limitless manage more than who accesses your site, and what they can perform.

Joomla 3.4 Composer Integration

This feature won't be of any fascination to non-developers, but it is nonetheless a thing that developers will definitely value. In brief, it’s large improvement for handling exterior dependencies in Joomla such as the Joomla! Framework and PHPMailer, but absolutely nothing that will be visible for a normal Joomla consumer.