Joomla 5.1 is coming out soon - Let's check it out.
00:00:00 Introduction & Stream Setup
00:04:14 Joomla 5.1 RC1 Installation
00:08:43 Dark Mode Enhancements
00:17:44 New Features Deep Dive
00:31:59 Technical Improvements
00:42:09 Community Q&A Segment
00:49:29 Extension Spotlight
01:01:06 Live Stream Tech Talk
01:13:09 Closing Thoughts
Summary
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Stream Introduction & Setup
Covered stream logistics, welcomed viewers, gave personal updates, and acknowledged the sponsor MySites.Guru. -
Joomla 5.1 RC1 Installation
Demonstrated how to install the release candidate and walked through pre-update system checks and notices. -
Dark Mode Enhancements
Showcased the new system-driven dark/light toggle feature, including improvements over Joomla 5.0 and backend template behavior. -
Feature Highlights in Joomla 5.1
Detailed new core features:-
Guided tours (with custom tour creation)
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Improved SEF plugin for cleaner URLs
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Schema.org support for better SEO
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Contact subcategory display enhancements
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Technical Core Improvements
Explained backend and under-the-hood updates:-
Command-line interface (CLI) tweaks
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Batch operations fixes
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SVG support in banners
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Regex validation for custom fields
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Community Q&A & Migration Tips
Answered viewer questions on updating from Joomla 4 to 5, server compatibility, and PHP/MySQL version issues. -
Extension Spotlights
Demoed useful tools and extensions:-
JUX Timeline Pro
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Remository user points
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Broken Link Checker
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Live Stream Tech Setup Talk
Discussed behind-the-scenes tech including OBS Studio settings, lighting, camera setup, and microphone tweaks. -
Joomla Training Cohort & Form Builder Suggestions
Provided updates on the Joomla Training Cohort program and recommended form builders for different use cases. -
Final Q&A and Wrap-Up
Concluded with community interaction, last-minute questions, and sign-off.
Please send any feedback or bug reports or queries to;
Contact Tim Davis ►
Joomla Training Cohort ► https://cybersalt.com/jtc
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