Updating from Joomla 4 to Joomla is not that big of a deal, but you should test your site before actually doing so. I was happy to cover this topic at a recent meeting of the Website Design Company Owners - using Joomla! Facebook Group.
(Please hotlink to the FB group using this link - https://www.facebook.com/groups/7290653694341766)
00:00:01 - Kickoff: Joomla vs. WordPress Discussion
00:13:50 - Tim’s Overview of Joomla 5: Upgrading & Support
00:21:23 - Joomla 5 Updates: Compatibility & Troubleshooting
00:32:21 - Preparing for Joomla 5: Backup & Testing Tools
00:41:56 - Migration Essentials for Joomla 5: Installation & Features
00:50:51 - Managing Compatibility: Installing Extensions & Troubleshooting
01:01:47 - Debugging & Extension Management: Best Practices
01:14:04 - Optimizing Backup Management: Size & Efficiency Strategies
Summary
Introduction and Attendance: The meeting begins with attendees introducing themselves, sharing their Joomla experience and areas of interest.
Discussion on Joomla vs. WordPress: Participants engage in a conversation comparing Joomla and WordPress, particularly focusing on development time and costs.
Presentation by Tim on Joomla 5: Tim presents an overview of Joomla 5, emphasizing that upgrading from Joomla 4 is straightforward and not a migration.
Joomla 4 End of Support: Tim outlines the timeline for Joomla 4's end of support, transitioning to security-only mode in October 2025.
Joomla 5 Compatibility Issues: The discussion highlights potential issues with extensions like HikaShop and EasySocial when upgrading to Joomla 5.
Preparing for Joomla 5 Updates: Best practices for preparing for the upgrade are shared, including Akeeba Backup installation and creating a safe testing environment.
Database and Extension Compatibility Checks: Participants are reminded to evaluate extensions and database compatibility before proceeding with the Joomla 5 installation.
Managing Non-Native Extensions: Instructions are provided on how to install and manage compatibility for non-native extensions during the upgrade process.
Backup Management Strategies: Strategies for managing backup sizes and excluding unnecessary files during the migration process are discussed.
Conclusion and Future Plans: The meeting wraps up with a summary of the testing process and an overview of future plans regarding Joomla upgrades and best practices.
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