Joomla 6.1 has been released let's take a first look at it!
00:00:00 โ Joomla 6.1 Intro, Sponsors & Arm Update
00:07:42 โ Proof of Work CAPTCHA
00:13:09 โ Visual Workflow Editor
00:19:32 โ Media Custom Fields (Audio/Video/Docs)
00:32:26 โ Module Versioning
00:41:33 โ CLI Commands & MFA
01:00:44 โ Batch Copy & Move Tags
01:19:48 โ Developer Updates
01:29:32 โ New Extensions: Lightbox, Quiz Lab
02:02:50 โ Final Thoughts & Blessing
Summary
1. Stream Start & Arm Injury Update:
Tim kicks off the stream, welcomes the community, and shares an update on his broken radius headโcelebrating small wins like brushing his hair and touching his nose again.
2. Joomla 6.1 Overview:
The new release dropped yesterday, so Tim sets up a fresh install with blog sample data and begins touring the major new features.
3. Proof of Work CAPTCHA Returns:
A GDPR-friendly, Google-free spam protection is now built in. Tim enables the plugin and tests it on user registration, showing how it automatically verifies without annoying puzzles.
4. Visual Workflow Editor:
A graphical workflow system lets you create custom approval stages like Copywriter โ Editor โ Publisher. Tim adds "Graphic Design" and "Fact Checker" stages and explains why this matters for business teams.
5. Media Custom Fields:
Four new field types are now core: Audio, Video, Image, and Document. Tim creates a media field group and demonstrates organized file storageโno third-party extensions needed.
6. Module Versioning & Child Templates:
Modules now have version historyโsave, restore, and preview previous versions. Child templates are also improved, with parent language strings properly added rather than replaced.
7. CLI Commands for MFA & Extensions:
New CLI tools let you force MFA for Super User groups or disable extensions from the command lineโa lifesaver if you're locked out of your site.
8. Batch Copy Tags & Admin Menu Filters:
Tags can now be batch copied and moved with their children. Admin menu items also get add filter support, letting you create custom dashboard menus like "Only Featured Articles."
9. Performance & Developer Features:
A major performance improvement ensures only needed plugins load (lazy loading). Tim also covers subform order changes, custom data columns on extensions tables, and deprecations like Factory getSession.
10. New Extension Roundup & Wrap-Up:
Tim highlights new extensions from Install from Webโincluding Verified Forms, Stripe Gateway, JT Image Lightbox, and Login Proโdiscusses pricing strategies, thanks the 130+ contributors to Joomla 6.1, and signs off with a blessing.
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