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@Dmi3yy Dmi3yy released this 20 Sep 07:55
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it's release time of Evolution CMS 2.0 RC based on Laravel components, but as the previous release and subsequent discussions showed, there are a lot of questions and myths related to the 2.0 branch.

The most popular myth is that everything has changed in the new branch and will no longer be in the old way.

Everything will work as before. We expanded the new functionality without affecting the capabilities of previous features. The entry level has not changed, but more skilled developers will receive many ready-made solutions and features. Those who have enough existing components to work will be able to work as before, nobody will deprive them of usual things. Those users who are satisfied with existing components will be able to work as before, no one will deprive them of familiar things.

The level of compatibility is more than good - even from version 0.9 you can upgrade to 1.4, and then from it to 2.0 without changing the functionality. Although it is necessary to consider possible issues, which may arise using "deprecated methods", due to the fact that you need to update the PHP version to 7.2. I'll respond quickly to bugs, bringing the stable release period closer. The speed of work is worth it.

Especially for doubters, I recorded a video in which the system was updated from 1.0.8 to 1.4 (I could upgrade from an older version but did not find such an outdated hosting)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_0PluuMWT0&t=1s.
In this video already tells how to upgrade from version 1.4. * to 2.0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xR9filu4A8o&t=1s
As a result, on version 2.0 you can work in exactly the same way as on 1.4 and below.

Where is everything going and what is the purpose of all these changes?

Preserving Backward Compatibility.

Evolution CMS grow up from MODX Evolution, which appeared in 2004 and I can confidently say that even the oldest site can be updated without any problems to the latest version!
It's could be done in two steps:
0.9 -> 1.4.*
1.4.* -> 2.0

I do not know any system that could boast of such a result, considering the 15-year history and where everything would be compatible. We also have moments that became deprecated, considering of the obsolescence of some functions of PHP, so your update may not go smoothly enough. But all issues are often resolved quickly and simply, it is enough to be able to use Google, copy-paste, etc. Just copy the error into Google and read the first couple of articles from the results, in 95% of cases you'll find a solution to the problem.

Modern technologies:

Modern technologies are developing rapidly and if we stand still, in the very near future we will become developers of a good, but the already outdated system. Who will need such sites when a lot of “new, relevant, trendy” systems of competitors will appear on the market, and they do not standstill.
An additional plus - if someone suddenly has a desire to explore new opportunities, dare I say that this may even become a discovery for those who have not used anything other than standard components in life. New knowledge and opportunities are the main factors in the cost of the developer’s work, we give them to you and it is up to you to use them or not.

A real example of the benefits of change - I think many people remember how a couple of years ago I was not a supporter of working in the IDE, but now I understand how much I was wrong and that it made life difficult for myself.

Framework or CMS?

CMS:

When it was decided to build Evo on Laravel components, one of the first questions was: Did someone does something similar and maybe it makes no sense to reinvent the wheel?

As a result, I reviewed more than 10 different admin areas for Laravel, and a couple of CMS based on it, and came to the conclusion that almost everything was done not for content managers who spend a lot of time in the admin area, but for developers. As a result, it’s convenient to assemble and make sites on this site, but not very helpful.

I believe that the ideology of the Evolution CMS admin panel, which came from MODX, is very cool and understandable for the average user. It takes a minimum of time for anyone to explain how to work with her. So developers can simply and quickly implement all the wishes of the client on the organization of the admin panel.

As a real example, the Collection solution: http://modx.im/blog/addons/5994.html which allows you to display child documents in the form of a table with a filter, sorting and inline editing, while you can independently configure which fields will be displayed in the table.

Framework:

Currently, Laravel is one of the most popular frameworks, which means that it has many developers, a large community that has already resolved certain issues, as well as a large information base for working with it. We are expanding the capabilities of the system, by implementing Laravel 6.0 components in Evolution CMS, as well as simplifying the life of developers and stimulating the creation of new solutions and add-ons. Those who work with Evolution for a long time and do not use other tools should monitor global trends and what new tools have appeared that simplify and speed up development: Composer, Artisan, Blade, MVC, Migration, Models, Eloquent, Git, etc. For those who are just starting to get acquainted with Evolution, but already have experience working with other systems or with Laravel, the system will have familiar and favorite tools. Thus, the Laravel components in the Evolution CMS lower the entry threshold for beginners in working with the system and provide an opportunity to upgrade their skills for those who were familiar with the Evolution CMS for the long term.

So, what's new

The near future plans

The release of Evolution CMS 2.0 coming to November 2, 2019. An offline event will be organized in Moscow in the private cinema 'Kinoleto' by address: 2nd Kozhuhovsky passage 29, building 2, building 18. Pre-registration entry, registration form and more details will be here: https://evo.im/evoevent-2019.html

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