Joomla 3.7 Release Schedule Announced
The Joomla community has been eagerly awaiting details on the Joomla 3.7 release, and the official website recently shared a comprehensive Joomla 3.7 release schedule. The stable version is set to launch on March 28, offering exciting updates for Joomla CMS users and developers.
Leading the Joomla 3.7 release is Robert Deutz, who will collaborate closely with the Production Leadership Team (PLT) and other Joomla contributors to deliver a robust and stable version of the CMS.
Joomla 3.7 Release Timeline
The Joomla 3.7 release schedule depends on community support and volunteer contributions but is designed to be achievable, minimizing delays. The planned timeline is as follows:
| Alpha 1: | December 20 |
| Alpha 2: | January 10 |
| Beta 1: | January 24 |
| Beta 2: | February 7 |
| Release Candidate 1: | February 21 |
| Release Candidate 2: | March 7 |
| Release Candidate 3: | March 14 |
| Release Candidate 4: | March 21 |
| Stable Release: | March 28 |
Joomla 3.7 will introduce powerful new features, including three major enhancements and several minor improvements. Key updates include:
- Improved Routing: Offers the ability to enable or disable routing for components, with support for legacy routing methods.
- Custom Fields: Enhanced flexibility for content management and customization.
- Associations Manager: A Google Summer of Code project set to be integrated, streamlining multilingual content management.
In addition to these major updates, Joomla 3.7 will feature a refreshed backend template, improved usability, and numerous smaller enhancements to optimize the CMS experience for developers and site administrators.