This Month in TYPO3: January, 2025 [Issue #21]

Categories: This Month in TYPO3 Created by Sanjay Chauhan
A person holds a calendar open to January 2025 with a TYPO3 logo. An orange speech bubble on the left says, This Month in TYPO3, against a blue background.
Welcome to the January 2025 edition of our TYPO3 roundup! With the new year in full swing, we’re seeing important security releases, fresh community milestones, and strategic updates from the TYPO3 Association and TYPO3 Company.

Of special note is the Roadmap for TYPO3 v14, which outlines high-level objectives and strategic goals shaping TYPO3’s future. Stay ahead by checking out the roadmap here.

TYPO3 Core Highlights

Making a secure start to 2025, TYPO3 has released essential patches and enhancements to safeguard your sites and promote ongoing innovation.

Security and Maintenance Releases

Stay ahead of vulnerabilities, improve performance, and ensure a stable experience for you and your users.

Celebrating All TYPO3 Contributors

The TYPO3 community thrives on the hard work and passion of coders and non-coders alike, who create, test, and refine our CMS. Their ongoing efforts ensure that TYPO3 remains powerful and flexible. Check out the hats tipped to our contributors in January 2025

Insights From the TYPO3 Association and TYPO3 Company

TYPO3 v14 Roadmap: What’s Next?
By Rachel Foucard
A look at high-level plans guiding TYPO3’s evolution toward its next major release. Get the roadmap details

A Year of Growth: TYPO3’s Biggest Moments
By Joeline Bersch
TYPO3’s 2024 retrospective showcases major achievements and new beginnings shaping the platform’s future. Read the reflection

How GSB 11 Is Transforming German Government With Open Source
By Panagiotis Semitekolos
Discover how TYPO3 is fueling transparent and efficient digital services in governmental environments. Dive into the modernization process

TYPO3 Documentation Team: A Year in Review
By Beatrice Finocchiaro
Review key documentation enhancements and see what’s planned to further improve resources for users. Check out the team’s report

Got an Idea? Submit Your TYPO3 Budget Proposal for Q2/2025
By Ingo Schmitt
Your ideas can drive TYPO3’s next big leaps. Submit community-backed proposals to shape upcoming priorities. Submit your budget ideas

TYPO3 CMS: Your Beginner’s Guide
By Tom Warwick
A practical entry point for newcomers wanting to harness TYPO3’s advanced features with minimal hassle. Begin your TYPO3 journey

Upcoming TYPO3 Events

7 February 2025: E-Commerce Kohlfahrt
A unique event mixing e-commerce best practices with traditional German Kohlfahrt festivities. More details

12 February 2025: TYPO3 Marketing Team Sprint
Collaborate with marketing experts and develop strategies to boost TYPO3’s global reach. Register now

13 February 2025: Webcamp Venlo
An annual gathering for TYPO3 developers and enthusiasts to share insights and forge new partnerships. Join Webcamp Venlo

15 March 2025: T3Board
Engage with community leaders to influence TYPO3’s roadmap while enjoying a relaxed environment. Learn more

15 March 2025: CloudFest Hackathon
Brainstorm and build cloud-ready solutions in a high-energy hackathon setting. Hackathon info

20 March 2025: TYPO3 Camp Mitteldeutschland
A weekend of networking, workshops, and knowledge-sharing among TYPO3 fans. Get the camp details

TYPO3 Community and Ecosystem Insights

FOSDEM 2024: Chatting With Oliver Bartsch About Open Source
By Mathias Bolt Lesniak
A journey to FOSDEM (conference hosts more than 5000 developers) on behalf of TYPO3, recounted by Oliver Bartsch. Full interview

Content Blocks & TYPO3 v13 LTS: Now Maintained by FriendsOfTYPO3
By André Kraus
A strategic move enhancing collaboration and fueling rapid innovation on content blocks. See the details

Why In-Person TYPO3 Events Matter: A Talk With Marc Thiele
By Kendall Litton
Marc explains why face-to-face connections remain vital in driving TYPO3’s open-source spirit. Hear Marc’s perspective

From Symfony to TYPO3: Documentation Search Frontend
By Mathias Bolt Lesniak
When the much-improved functionality at docs.typo3.org was implemented, it still missed a nice-looking frontend. Read more

Thinking of Switching CMS? Here’s Your Ultimate Migration Guide
By Panagiotis Semitekolos
Plan and execute seamless transitions to TYPO3 or another CMS platform. Learn more

How AI Can Give Your Business a Competitive Edge
By Panagiotis Semitekolos
Gain insights into adopting AI for robust, future-ready TYPO3 solutions. Read more

TYPO3 v13 Migration Guide for Developers
By Sanjay Chauhan
From planning to deployment, a thorough guide on upgrading projects to TYPO3 v13. Follow the migration steps

Share Your TYPO3 Story and Get Recognized!

Your projects, events, and personal contributions are the lifeblood of TYPO3’s open-source community. By sharing your successes and lessons learned, you help others take inspiration and fuel further growth. Let’s celebrate your journey and keep the TYPO3 spirit thriving!

Submit Your Story

Appreciate Contributors of the Month

Thank you to everyone who helped make January 2024 a TYPO3 milestone. Your dedication, whether through code, documentation, or community leadership, propels TYPO3 to new heights. Keep pushing boundaries, and let’s continue building a strong open-source foundation together!

Additional contributors for this article
  • Content Publisher : Mathias Bolt Lesniak