Joomla 6 has officially launched ๐ and itโs packed with improvements that make managing your site easier and more powerful than ever!
In this live stream, weโll walk through much of what is new โ automatic core updates, new custom field types, extended versioning, template tweaks, media improvements, and under-the-hood upgrades that boost performance and security.
Whether youโre a Joomla pro or just starting out, this is your chance to see Joomla 6 in action and ask questions live - I may even be able to answer some of them.
00:00:00 - intro sponsors & Joomla 6 First Look
00:03:31 - Upgrade Safety
00:07:39 - Installation & Dashboard
00:10:44 - Automatic Updates
00:21:34 - Child Templates
00:31:34 - New Custom Fields
00:42:37 - Enhanced Versioning
00:50:43 - Unified Articles View
00:57:13 - Media Manager Updates
01:03:02 - Backwards Compatibility
01:04:27 - Date/Datetime Fields
01:09:42 - TinyMCE Upgrade
01:15:08 - Registration Approvals
01:15:48 - Batch Remove Tags
01:20:56 - Finding Extensions
01:51:37 - Session Keeper Demo
02:14:28 - Final Verdict
Summary: A Tour of Joomla 6's Key Features
1. Introduction & First Look:
The video begins with a live overview and first look at the newly released Joomla 6.
2. Upgrade & Installation Guide:
It provides practical advice on whether it's safe to upgrade and then demonstrates how to install Joomla 6 and tour its dashboard.
3. Core System Features:
Key new system features are explored, including setting up automatic updates and using child templates for the Cassiopeia theme.
4. Enhanced Content Management:
The tour covers major content improvements, such as new Notes and Number custom fields and enhanced versioning for content and custom fields.
5. Manager Overhauls:
Significant updates to core managers are shown, including a new unified view in the Articles Manager and SVG/thumbnail support in the Media Manager.
6. Compatibility & Forms:
The video explains the Backwards Compatibility Plugin and demonstrates new Date and Datetime form fields.
7. Editor & User Management:
It highlights the upgraded TinyMCE editor and new user registration approval notifications for better site management.
8. Top Productivity Feature:
A highly useful new feature is showcased: the ability to batch remove tags from multiple articles at once.
9. Ecosystem & Tools:
A crucial part of the upgrade process is coveredโhow to find compatible extensions on the Joomla Extension Directory (JED), followed by a demo of the "Session Keeper" tool to prevent timeouts.
10. Final Verdict:
The video concludes with a final verdict and the key takeaways for viewers considering the upgrade to Joomla 6.
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