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Patch #2 Released for V2.7.1
May 31, 2023This patch adds some features to v2.7.1 and fixes a number of anomalies in v2.7.1patch1. It updates many 3rd party libraries.
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Patch #2 Released for V3.0.1 (aka v3.0.0rc1)
May 31, 2023This patch adds some features to v3.0.0rc1 and converts it to v3.0.1, it also fixes a number of anomalies in v3.0.1patch1. It updates many 3rd party libraries.
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Version 3.0.0 Release Candidate #1 Released - internally becomes version 3.0.1
Feb 13, 2023(Updated 3/4/23) Though initially released as v3.0.0rc1, the version was changed internally to v3.0.1 so the two versions (v2.7.x & v3.0.x) would mimic each other in minor version. This better identifies similarity in features between both branches. This will become apparent with the imminent release of a patch #1 to both v2.7.1 and (now) v3.0.1. There have been no issues noted with the v3 initial release.
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Version 2.7.1 Released
Feb 13, 2023Version 2.7.1 or 'Bully Balloons' is now available! We/ve added support for PHP v8.1 and v8.2. We also fixed quite a number of issues with those PHP versions and Twitter Bootstrap v5 support. There are also many other things have been tweaked or fixed. If your server PHP version supports it (v5.6.0 or later), we strongly encourage all Exponent installations be upgraded to v2.7.1 as soon as practical!
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Plans for v2.7.1patch3/v3.0.1patch3
EXPONENT IN 2023
Exponent is still hanging on with at least one update and a new major version planned for 2023! Some features you can expect within v2.7.1 in addition to rolling up the previous patch to 2.7.0 include:
Exponent in 2022
Exponent will see at least one update in 2022! Some features you can expect within v2.6.1 include direct integration of Twitter Bootstrap v5 and Twitter Bootstrap Icon support. PHP v8.1 support will be improved and support for obsolete PHP versions (5.6, 7.0, 71, & 7.2) will likely be removed along with the extra libraries only included to support those older versions (Smarty & Switftmailer).
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Exponent in 2021
Exponent will be updated in 2021, however support may come to an end in early 2022. The use of Exponent as a CMS seems to be waning as many site providers and previous users now opt for a proprietary or commercial applications. However some features you can expect to be integrated in v2.6.1 will include Twitter Bootstrap v5 and Twitter Bootstrap Icon support included in the main package instead of as an optional addon.
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