[Release] CondationCMS server version 7.2.0

Today we released version 7.2.0 of the CondationCMS server.

Highlights

In addition to some bug fixes, this version also contains two useful features that simplify both template development and deployment.

Easier access of meta data in template

In template code before this version you have to check every key on nested properties

{% if meta contains 'seo' AND meta.get("seo") contains 'description' %}
    {{ meta.get('seo').get('description') }}
{% endif %}

Not real handy, isn't it?

We think that should be easier and it is with the current version.

{% if meta contains 'seo.description' %}
    {{ meta.get('seo.description') }}
    <!-- or with default -->
    {{ meta.getOrDefault('seo.description', 'Here comes the default description') }}
{% endif %}

This is not only much easier, but also avoids many errors.

CMS_HOME directory

This makes deployments and updates a lot easier, because now it is possible separate the installation of the CondationCMS Software and the hosts, themes and modules.

export CMS_HOME=/opt/www/
java -jar cms-server.jar server start

After updating the core cms software there is no need to copy hosts, themes and modules. Just set the CMS_HOME directory and start the newly installed software.

have fun trying it out!