This Month in TYPO3: November, 2024 [Issue #19]

Categories: This Month in TYPO3 Created by Sanjay Chauhan
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As we wrap up 2024, the TYPO3 community continues to shine brightly! November brought us the much-anticipated TYPO3 Conference 2024, where the community gathered to share ideas, celebrate achievements, and envision the future.

We also marked the end of free support for TYPO3 v11 LTS, ensuring users have the best security and features with v12 and v13. Lastly, the calendar is brimming with exciting events to end the year on a high note!

Let’s dive into this month’s updates, celebrate our community, and gear up for the opportunities ahead.

TYPO3 Core Highlights

Critical Security and Maintenance Releases

  • Critical Security Fixes: Releases like 11.5.40 and 13.3.1 resolved vulnerabilities to keep your projects secure. Read more
  • Regular Maintenance Updates: Releases 12.4.23 and 13.4.1 introduced essential bug fixes and performance tweaks. Read more

Reminder: End-of-Free Support for TYPO3 v11 LTS
As of this month, TYPO3 v11 LTS has reached the end of its free support lifecycle. Users are encouraged to upgrade to newer versions to enjoy enhanced performance, features, and security. Learn more about ELTS for TYPO3 v11

Monthly DAD: Celebrating All TYPO3 Contributors
The Developer Appreciation Day (DAD) for October 2024 recognized outstanding contributions from developers worldwide. Let’s applaud the community’s tireless effort to keep TYPO3 thriving! Read the full DAD update

Insights from the TYPO3 Association and TYPO3 Company

Budget 2025 Ideas Published: Vote for Q1 Priorities
By Edward Lenssen
Your opportunity to shape TYPO3’s roadmap is here! Review proposed projects and cast your vote to fund community efforts.
Vote now.

Double Bug Bounties for 2024: Earn More for Your Contributions
By Torben Hansen and Oliver Hader
To encourage robust code submissions and improved security, TYPO3 has doubled bug bounty rewards. Take part and make a difference!
Find out more.

Introducing New TYPO3 Membership Models
By Luana Valentini and Mathias Bolt Lesniak
The TYPO3 Association’s revamped membership plans offer more value and benefits for members. Explore what’s new and how you can join.
Read the announcement.

Become a First Responder: A Call to Action
By Andreas Nedbal
Help the community thrive by providing first-line support on talk.typo3.org. It’s a great way to give back and grow together.
Learn more.

Inside TYPO3 — November 2024
By Kendall Litton
The November edition of the Inside TYPO3 blog offers helpful advice and insider tips on navigating and maximizing your experience at TYPO3 Conference 2024. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned community member, this post is a must-read. Listen to the TYPO3 Podcast

Celebrating Excellence: TYPO3 Awards 2024 Winners
By Kendall Litton and Luana Valentini
Congratulations to this year’s TYPO3 Award winners for their outstanding projects and contributions!
See the winners.

Upcoming TYPO3 Events and Events With TYPO3

TYPO3 Community and Ecosystem Insights

Retrospective: T3CON Through the Years
By Luana Valentini
An interesting look back at the highlights, learnings, and connections from past years TYPO3 Conferences.
Read the retrospective.

Better Documentation for New Integrators and Developers
By Björn Huber
An ongoing initiative focuses on creating more beginner-friendly TYPO3 resources.
Learn more.

Enhancing TYPO3 Documentation with CommonMark Markdown
By Florian Thiele
First steps are underway to implement CommonMark Markdown, streamlining documentation creation and management.
Read about the progress.

Best Practices Remote Code Sprint Recap
By Bernd Sengupta
Highlights from the September 2024 remote code sprint by the Best Practices team.
Read the recap.

Spotlight: TYPO3 Conference 2024 — Where Community Meets Innovation

The TYPO3 Conference 2024 was a grand celebration of our vibrant ecosystem. Held in Düsseldorf, it showcased inspiring keynotes, insightful workshops, and networking opportunities for TYPO3 enthusiasts worldwide. This event underlined the importance of collaboration in open-source communities.

Visit the official TYPO3 Conference 2024 website to catch up on highlights, photos, and takeaways.

Share Your TYPO3 Story and Get Recognized!

We want to hear from you! Share how TYPO3 has made an impact in your career, organization, or project. Every story helps strengthen our community and inspire others. Your contribution could be featured in an upcoming edition!

Ready to contribute? Your piece could be featured in the next issue, bringing you recognition and networking opportunities. Send your content through our submission form or email info(at)t3planet.com. Let’s make TYPO3 thrive — together!

Appreciate Contributors of the Month

This month, we celebrate YOU — the TYPO3 contributors who push boundaries, solve challenges, and inspire innovation. A special thank-you to the TYPO3 Core Team, documentation contributors, and event organizers for making TYPO3 an incredible ecosystem.