Hi All,
We're excited to bring you the latest edition of our Newsletter! Dive into the latest updates and knowledge to power your Adobe Commerce journey.
Adobe Commerce 2.4.8-beta1, 2.4.7-p3, 2.4.6-p8, 2.4.5-p10 and 2.4.4-p11 releases are Live!
We are very pleased to announce that we have successfully released publicly the following versions of Adobe Commerce PHP Core on October 8th :
2.4.8-beta1 – Beta version release
This beta version includes platform improvements, critical security fixes, GraphQL updates, quality fixes and performance enhancements.
Key highlights:
- Security Enhancements: Critical updates, including encryption key rotation and one-time password (OTP) improvements.
- Platform Upgrades: Compatibility with MariaDB 11.4 LTS and MySQL 8.4 LTS, ensuring long-term stability.
- PHP Support: PHP 8.3 is now required, and compatibility with PHPUnit 10 enhances the testing framework.
- Search Engine Update: Adobe Commerce is now optimized for OpenSearch 2.x and is no longer compatible with Elasticsearch.
- Performance Boosts: Optimized product caching and reduced query loads from upsell/cross-sell features, preventing performance slowdowns.
- Quality enhancement: Fixes for more than 250 issues included into Adobe Commerce 2.4.8-beta1 core code.
Please see detailed release scope overview in the Adobe Commerce 2.4.8-beta release notes.
2.4.7-p3, 2.4.6-p8, 2.4.5-p10 and 2.4.4-p11 security-only releases
All the security-only patch releases provide fixes for 20 vulnerabilities that have been identified in any of the previously released Adobe Commerce versions.
In addition to the security-only changes Adobe Commerce 2.4.6-p8, 2.4.5-p10 and 2.4.4-p11 patches provides compatibility with Redis - version 7.2, see updated Adobe Commerce System Requirements for more details.
Please see detailed information about what is in scope of security-only releases in the release notes:
- October Adobe Security Bulletin
- Adobe Commerce Release Notes:
All the release packages Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source are available to download at repo.magento.com (via Composer). The latest Magento Open Source patch releases code is available at https://github.com/magento/magento2/releases on GitHub.
Along with Adobe Commerce release packages we have also published new versions of the following Customer First tools:
- Upgrade Compatibility Tool version 3.0.19 – available for Adobe Commerce customers only
Community Prioritization Process
The Magento Open Source Community Prioritization Process empowers the community to influence the Magento Open Source roadmap and code base by letting the community upvote the pull requests that brings most value to them. We then pick the most up voted PRs (Pull Requests) to work on and add them to the community dashboard with a purple label - “Project: Community Picked.”
We picked up a new batch of 15 pull requests on September 13, 2024. These are the ones that made it to the community dashboard -
Magento2 Repo –
Page Builder Repo –
Here is the combined status of the pull requests that have been picked under the community prioritization process:
For detailed progress report, click here.
For real time status of all the pull requests added under this process, please check the community dashboard.
If you missed our earlier updates on community prioritization process, please visit the DevBlog.
We're ready to pick the next batch of PRs under the Community Prioritization Framework. Please cast your vote by adding 👍 on the repositories - magento2 and Page Builder by October 14, 2024. Happy voting!
Don't miss your chance to influence Adobe's roadmap for Magento Open Source!
2025 Adobe Experience Maker Awards submissions deadline extended to October 11
You asked, we listened. We’ve extended the deadline to submit your application for the 2025 Adobe Experience Maker Awards from September 27 to October 11, 2024. You now have two more weeks to showcase the transformative digital experiences you’ve created. Apply now to be celebrated in one or more of our 9 categories, including The Disruptor Award, which recognizes the company delivering personalized, immersive shopping experiences for B2C, B2B, or hybrid customers and fueling growth using Adobe Commerce.
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- Use generative AI to align and execute on enterprise-wide business goals
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Upcoming Events
Meet Magento New York
Oct 10, 2024
Meet Magento New York 2024 is just around the corner. Join us on October 10, 2024, at New World Stages, in the heart of Manhattan. This is not just another e-commerce event—it’s THE event that could transform your business! Connect with top innovators, industry leaders, and merchants to discover the latest trends, strategies, and technologies.With a jam-packed agenda featuring expert talks, and insightful panel discussions across 3 stages, MM24NYC is the place to learn from the best. In addition, find the expertise you need in our bustling exhibitor hall. Prefer informal networking? We have you covered. Join us the day before, as well as after our event for our 4-hour afterparty!
Content-Driven AgendaOur agenda is packed with a variety of topics designed to engage both business and technical audiences. Each merchant brings something unique to the table, and their talks are vital in guiding the future development of the Magento platform. Don’t miss these talks featuring users of the platform playing a key role in influencing its roadmap. Expect diverse topics that will cater to every attendee, ensuring you leave with actionable insights for your business.
Merchant Speakers Set to Inspire!Get ready for Meet Magento New York 2024, where a stellar lineup of merchant speakers will light up both the Technical and Business tracks! On our Tech Track, four leading merchants will showcase how they are pushing Magento’s capabilities to the next level, while at least six experts on the Business Track will share breakthrough strategies to transform your e-commerce operations, and more on the Solutions Track!
Exclusive DiscountsDon’t miss out on our incredible deals! Use MEET24 to get merchant tickets at the early bird price of just $99. Plus, save with Group Tickets—perfect for bringing your team along! Merchants who participate in at least 3 meetings with sponsors they are not already working with, will have their full ticket cost returned. Get your tickets today and unlock a world of insights!
Meet Magento India
Jan 24-25, 2025
Gear up for two days of cutting-edge insights, valuable networking opportunities, and the latest in eCommerce innovation. Connect with 500+ eCommerce professionals, interact with top brands, exchange ideas, and shape the future of eCommerce together. For tickets and details, check here.
Meet Magento Florida
Feb 5-6, 2025
Meet Magento Conference is planned to be a global event focused on bringing together the Adobe Commerce community; including merchants, industry leaders, technology partners, experienced developers, retailers, and service providers, as well as acclaimed Magento and Adobe Commerce professionals. For tickets and details, check here.
We truly value your feedback and ideas. It’s your contributions that fuel a thriving community where learning and growth happen together. Thank you for joining us on this path. Let’s keep building, creating, and succeeding as a team.
See you next month,
Priyakshi