Joomla 5.3 has been released - Let's check it out!
00:00:00 – Joomla 5.3 Preview + Sponsor Shoutout
00:03:35 – Email & Media Manager Upgrades + SMTP Tips
00:21:06 – Enable ZIP, DOCX & More File Types
00:33:45 – Task Logs & Custom Read More Links
00:43:02 – Accessibility Icons, Better Routing & PHP 8.4
00:59:02 – New Extensions at a Glance
01:26:54 – Farewell Stream: Recap, Hosting & Travels
🔟 Summary: Joomla 5.3 Features & Insights
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Test HTML Email Templates Easily
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New “Send Test Mail” button added for previewing custom email layouts.
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“Files” Folder in Media Manager
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A separate folder for managing non-image files (ZIP, DOCX, PDFs); manual activation needed on older sites.
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Improved File Upload Flexibility
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Upload new file types into folders—just ensure MIME types are properly configured.
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Scheduled Task Logs
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Access detailed success/failure history for automated tasks via the Task Scheduler UI.
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Customize Read More Links
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Toggle whether the article title appears in "Read More" links, especially helpful for module displays.
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Contact Component Accessibility
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Minor but meaningful updates: added icons improve user interaction and clarity.
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Cleaner URLs with Tag Aliases
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Tags now generate better URLs, and SCF routing brings smoother handling of IDs.
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Typed Plugin Events Introduced
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New typed event classes replace legacy event methods, making code more modern and PHP 8.4 compatible.
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Extensions That Elevate Joomla
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Useful tools like:
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Users Anywhere (Regular Labs)
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JL Form Builder
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Universal Head/Body Insert
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BA Tags, Easy Popup, and more
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Bonus: Behind the Scenes & Travel Chat
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Fun discussion about airplane Wi-Fi, upcoming StreamYard interviews, and Joomla community engagement.
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Please send any feedback or bug reports or queries to;
Contact Tim Davis ►
Joomla Training Cohort ► https://cybersalt.com/jtc
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