Backdrop 1.21 Released!
EDIT (02/23/2022): A problematic bug was found in 1.21.0 and we have issued a new release to resolve the issue. Please, upgrade directly to 1.21.1 to get all these new features without the bug.
Enable Telemetry - Share Anonymous Data for Better Development Decisions
Backdrop core developers and project leaders are frequently called upon to make important development decisions, with very little information about how site owners and administrators typically use Backdrop CMS and how they configure it. With the release of Backdrop 1.20.0 (and later versions), we hope that situation is getting better, but we need your help.
Preview Release available for Backdrop CMS 1.21.0
There is a preview release available for Backdrop 1.21.0. Please use this version if you would like to help us test the features in the new version of Backdrop prior to the official release on January 15th, 2022.
Please, consider spinning up a new site or testing this preview release on a test site to help us catch any new bugs or regressions.
Notes for updating
Backdrop CMS drops support for PHP versions prior to 5.6
As of May 15th, 2022, with the release of Backdrop CMS version 1.22.0, Backdrop CMS will require PHP version 5.6 or greater.
Currently, the listed requirement for Backdrop CMS is PHP 5.3.29 or greater, a version of PHP that has long since reached the end of its official life.
Backdrop LIVE: Oct 22-23, 2021
It’s been just over a year since our first Backdrop LIVE event, since then we’ve hosted one every 4 months and October 22-23rd will be our 4th.
Config Recipes - A Possible Path Forward
(UPDATE on April 2, 2023 - See more recent post on this topic).
Change in Meeting Schedule
We've made a change in how we schedule our weekly development, outreach, and design/ux meetings to better accommodate our international participants. Participants in the southern hemisphere were experiencing 4 time changes per year due to daylight savings with a total swing of 2 hours, while participants in the USA experienced consistent start times all year.
Updated Permissions Policy for Contributed Projects
Recently, several maintainers of contributed projects have expressed their frustration in not having sufficient permissions to adequately manage their projects on Github.
Backdrop 1.18 Released!
The Backdrop community is proud to announce version 1.18 of Backdrop CMS, which was released on January 15, as scheduled. As part of our commitment to deliver the most usable product, the "minor" releases come out like clockwork, three times a year. This allows site maintainers to know when to expect updates, and they can plan accordingly. (See https://backdropcms.org/releases for more information on this)
Backdrop CMS 1.17 Released
Backdrop 1.17 is here, and contains a handful of new features. Below you'll find a few that we are most excited about sharing with you.