MODx 2.5.0-pl
17 August 2016
MODx version 2.5.0-pl is now available (major release).
Upgrading to MODx 2.5.0-pl
MODx 2.5.0-pl can be upgraded to (or installed) using any of Installatron's products. Use Installatron's optional Automatic Update feature to automatically apply MODx updates as new versions are released, or use Installatron's Clone feature to duplicate an existing MODx install to test the 2.5.0-pl upgrade prior to applying it live. Get started managing your MODx installations with Installatron
What's New in MODx 2.5.0-pl
Preparing for the Future
- PHP 7 compatibility (it's coming soon to a server near you). PHP 7 performs significantly faster than any previous release before it so your sites should be able to handle more visitors and serve them more quickly, keeping them engaged and returning for more.
- Accessibility improvements worked into the core Manager experience including screen reader and keyboard navigation on the Login screen. The work that is going on for the Accessible Manager theme that takes this much further, works in MODX Revolution 2.5, too.
Improved UX
- New default content for new installs provides helpful resources and information. Instead of the empty blank page in all previous versions of MODX Revolution, you now get a nice intro page with some important links to assist and orient new users..
- Much more mobile-friendly Manager. As a stepping stone towards a new Manager in the future, this allows you to make edits and access the Manager much more easily than was possible before, thanks to the intense efforts of JP Devries.
- Add ability to unpack zip files in the file tree / media manager
Faster Performance
- Parser optimizations which improve pre-caching performance. This means visitors will be served more quickly, and Google will give your site a little more respect, which it clearly deserves.
- The new anonymous_sessions setting (enabled by default) can significantly speed up the performance for sites that don’t need to have PHP sessions or logged in users. When this setting is disabled, and a page is fully cached, having sessionless anonymous visitors eliminates the need for a database connection for that visitor on each request. If your site serves even moderate traffic, this can significantly reduce the amount of processor required to operate.