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TL;DR
Gatsby now correctly updates the browser title (<title>) and other head elements, resolving recent regressions in how page metadata is handled.
Fixes Worth Knowing
The Gatsby Head API now functions as expected, ensuring dynamic updates to page titles and metadata are reflected in the browser.
TL;DR
WordPress users can now upgrade to the latest wp-graphql version (GraphQL plugin for WordPress) without compatibility issues.
New
Support for wp-graphql@2 allows WordPress sites to leverage the newest features and improvements in that plugin.
TL;DR
This release updates the Shopify API version to 2024-04, which may require adjustments to your Shopify data queries.
Breaking
- Shopify API version upgrade (may impact data fetching).
TL;DR
This release updates the gatsby-source-contentful plugin to use a modern JavaScript module format (ESM), improving compatibility and future-proofing the integration with Contentful (a headless CMS).
New
- Updated to a modern JavaScript module format (ESM).
TL;DR
Gatsby 4.24 introduces a public alpha of Gatsby 5, offering early access to upcoming features and architectural improvements.
New
- Gatsby 5 Alpha: Explore the next generation of Gatsby (static site generator) with
gatsby@next. - File System Routes: Routes are now automatically updated when underlying data changes, improving development workflow.
TL;DR
Gatsby 3.14 is the final minor release of the v3 series, focusing on developer experience with new tools in GraphiQL (interactive database query language) and preparing the platform for the upcoming v4 release.
New
- Improved navigation during deployments provides a better user experience.
- New developer tools, including a
createPagessnippet in GraphiQL and enhanced GraphQL capabilities, streamline development.
Fixes Worth Knowing
- Notable bug fixes and improvements have been implemented across the platform.
TL;DR
Gatsby now offers a stable beta image plugin (image processing) with improved performance, especially for sites with over 10,000 pages.
New
- The beta image plugin now supports art direction (responsive images) and integrates with Contentful.
- Large sites benefit from performance improvements.
Fixes Worth Knowing
- Notable bugfixes have been implemented, improving overall stability.
TL;DR
Gatsby now supports MongoDB and JSS (CSS-in-JS) via new plugins, expanding data source and styling options.
New
- MongoDB Source Plugin: Connect Gatsby sites to MongoDB databases (NoSQL database).
- JSS Plugin: Use JSS for CSS-in-JS styling within Gatsby projects.
Fixes Worth Knowing
- Fixed a bug causing broken links in TypeScript 2.4.2 projects.
- Corrected navigation issues when using
pathPrefix. - Resolved an IE compatibility issue.
Before You Upgrade
If you are using Glamor, be aware that Gatsby has downgraded to Glamor v2 due to instability in v3.
TL;DR
Gatsby now supports Contentful localization and offers improved image handling, including GIF support and proper cropping, making it easier to build multilingual and visually rich websites.
New
- Contentful Localization: Build sites with content in multiple languages.
- JavaScript Static Exports: Use
gatsby-transformer-javascript-static-exportsto import JavaScript files as data. - Browser Targeting: Control JavaScript/CSS transformations using a
browserslistconfiguration (package configuration).
Fixes Worth Knowing
- Improved stability with fixes for query watching, JS parsing errors in
gatsby-config.js, and server/client rendering mismatches. - Corrected issues with CSS Modules and Google Analytics plugin functionality.
- Development server now consistently serves a single HTML page.
Before You Upgrade
Ensure your gatsby-config.js file is valid JavaScript to avoid build failures.
TL;DR
Gatsby now supports named exports in JavaScript frontmatter, improving data handling and code organization for content creators.
New
- JavaScript frontmatter now supports named exports, allowing for more structured data definitions.
Fixes Worth Knowing
- Source maps are now correctly generated for improved debugging in Chrome.
- Router generation is fixed, ensuring nested templates link to their parent templates as expected.
- The default starter has been simplified for easier understanding and customization (starter template).
Before You Upgrade
Ensure your project uses modern JavaScript syntax if you plan to utilize the new named export feature in frontmatter.