Latest Product Updates and Feature Enhancements on NodeBB
NodeBB Specific Bootstrap 3 to 5 Migration Guide - NodeBB
NodeBB has released a migration guide for upgrading from Bootstrap 3 to Bootstrap 5 as part of its version 3 update. This guide provides specific instructions for adapting themes and templates to the... new Bootstrap 5 framework, highlighting changes such as class updates and component replacements.
Unveiling of the Read API - NodeBB
NodeBB has unveiled its Read API documentation using the OpenAPI 3 specification, enhancing developer accessibility and integration. This initiative aims to improve API transparency and documentation... through ReDoc styling and testing suite integration. Future plans include incorporating the Write API into NodeBB's core, scheduled for version 2, to streamline development and enhance API functionality.
The API continues to evolve... - NodeBB
NodeBB has integrated the Write API plugin into its core, available from version 1.15.0, enhancing its RESTful API capabilities. This update improves documentation and introduces a new /api/v3 prefix... for better version management. The Write API aims to simplify external service access to forum resources, transitioning from websockets to HTTP requests for broader developer accessibility and improved security.
Plugin Compatibility and Semantic Versioning (semver) - NodeBB
NodeBB has updated its approach to plugin compatibility and semantic versioning with the release of v2.0.0. The update led to an empty plugin directory due to stricter compatibility requirements. Nod...eBB now adopts semantic versioning for core releases, ensuring patch releases focus on bug fixes, minor releases introduce new features, and major releases include breaking changes.
NodeBB version 2.0 Moving on Up - NodeBB
NodeBB has launched version 2.0, focusing on reducing technical debt by adopting Webpack 5.0, which enhances developer efficiency and reduces client-side payloads. New features include simplified plu...gin privilege additions, improved theme support for multiple nav bars, user muting, and enhanced user interaction features like automatic flagging of downvoted posts and visual indicators for color-blind users.
NodeBB v1.19.0 - Delivering Through The Snow - NodeBB
NodeBB released version 1.19.0, introducing features like post queue access for all users, improved post transparency, and the option to disable email verification for forums using third-party Single... Sign-On. The update also includes developer-focused changes, such as deprecated method removals and a new API for chats.
NodeBB v1.18.0 - Hanging Tough With A New Release - NodeBB
NodeBB has released version 1.18.0 of its modern forum software, introducing changes such as optional email registration, updated Font Awesome to v5.5, and improvements to topic event management and ...user interface. The update also includes new features for moderators and admins, and enhancements to the Write API.
NodeBB v1.17.0 Scheduled Topics, New Moderation Features and More - NodeBB
NodeBB has released version 1.17.0, introducing scheduled topics, enhanced moderation features, and security improvements. Key updates include a new privilege for scheduling topics, post diff deletio...n, in-line topic event displays, and category system refactoring for better performance. The release also adds developer improvements like re-mountable routes and client-side hooks, alongside security fixes for XSS vulnerabilities and session fixation attacks.
NodeBB v1.16.0 One Last Release For A Weird Year - NodeBB
NodeBB released version 1.16.0, introducing topic thumbnails, enhanced plugin admin capabilities, and an updated topic navigator for infinite scrolling. This update encourages users to upgrade for im...proved features and fixes.
NodeBB v1.14.3: A Critical Security Update - NodeBB
NodeBB has released version 1.14.3, addressing a critical security flaw that allowed unauthorized password changes via a crafted socket.io call. The update has been applied to all hosted customers, a...nd users are urged to upgrade immediately. Detailed instructions and a patch are available on GitHub.
Changes to our release branches - NodeBB
NodeBB has updated its release branch strategy. Now, major releases will have dedicated branches (e.g., v1.x, v2.x) for better version control and stability. Patch versions will focus on bug fixes, m...inor versions on enhancements, and major versions on breaking changes. Administrators can choose branches to avoid unintended upgrades.
NodeBB March Update Digest: New Features, Security Fixes, and More - NodeBB
NodeBB has released the first candidate for NodeBB v3.0.0, featuring new updates and improvements. The release includes enhanced post queue tooling for moderators and a security update for v2.x. Node...BB plans to drop Docker Hub support and NodeJS 14 in future releases. They are also updating their API surface and committing to Semantic Versioning.
NodeBB 1.9.0: world's first GDPR compliant forum software - NodeBB
NodeBB has launched version 1.9.0, becoming the first forum software to achieve GDPR compliance. This update includes features like data collection consent, data portability, and user account removal... options. These enhancements ensure forum owners can meet GDPR standards, particularly benefiting those with EU users.
NodeBB 1.14.0 Distance Wont Keep Us From Moving Forward - NodeBB
NodeBB has released version 1.14.0, featuring expanded documentation, improved moderation tools, enhanced privileges system, and various security fixes. Key updates include new moderation options, re...fined account management, and more granular access controls. Users are encouraged to upgrade promptly due to security enhancements.
Migration Guide for v3 - NodeBB
NodeBB has released a migration guide for version 3, detailing significant updates and breaking changes for developers. Key changes include transitioning from LESS to SCSS, updating to Bootstrap 5, a...nd upgrading FontAwesome to version 6. The guide provides steps for updating plugins and themes, ensuring compatibility with NodeBB v3.x, and highlights changes in API endpoints, middleware, and template structures.
Migration Guide for v2 - NodeBB
NodeBB has released a migration guide for its upcoming version 2, aimed at helping developers update their plugins and themes. The guide outlines breaking changes and best practices, such as migratin...g AMD modules to npm dependencies and updating the nginx configuration. Key changes include the removal of Require.js dependency, updates to the ACP privileges table template, and refactoring of the utils.params() method.
Introducing FIDO2/WebAuthn support for NodeBB - NodeBB
NodeBB has introduced FIDO2/WebAuthn support in its v3.0 Two-Factor Authentication plugin, enhancing security with hardware key-based multi-factor authentication. This update, sponsored by KEEB.it, a...llows users to register hardware keys for secure login, complementing existing TOTP support. The plugin's ownership has transferred to NodeBB's GitHub, ensuring ongoing development and integration.
Graceful fallback for avatars (404 no more!) - NodeBB
NodeBB introduces a graceful fallback mechanism for user avatars, addressing issues where avatars fail to load. The new solution involves generating both the user avatar and a fallback icon simultane...ously, hiding the icon with CSS until needed. This approach simplifies handling broken images by removing them from the DOM, allowing the fallback icon to appear seamlessly.
GIFs support, ahoy! - NodeBB
NodeBB announces GIF support in its upcoming v1.19.2 release, eliminating the need for additional plugins or manual compilation. This enhancement is made possible by the updated Sharp library, suppor...ted by Shopify's contributions to open source.