As June has given way to July it’s time to reflect on what the past month has brought us. Recapping the evaluation of our most recent contributions to the TYPO3 core, we find some remarkable numbers. You guys are truly amazing!

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a trend — it's becoming a key component in many CMS environments. Interest in AI-powered features for content creation, automated translations, and intelligent backend support is also growing within the TYPO3 ecosystem. But how should TYPO3 approach this development?

Jeffrey A. “jam” McGuire explores TYPO3’s journey from “survival” to “resurrection” and its global impact through democratic open source governance at T3CON24.

In early May, over 30 TYPO3 community members from across Europe gathered on the island of Fuerteventura for a week full of coding, learning, and unforgettable moments. For the second time, the TYPO3 Surfcamp brought together developers, marketers, and mentors to collaborate on new extensions and resources for TYPO3 – all while enjoying the sun, the waves, and the vibrant community spirit.

A lot has happened since the TYPO3 GitLab Project Template was first introduced in 2023. Jochen Roth shares the latest on this community-driven effort to streamline project setup, reduce complexity, and introduce powerful new features to the GitLab Project Template for TYPO3.

Meet Phindiwe (Phindi) Nqanqaru, a full-stack developer and the co-founder and director of operations at BabesGotBytes. Located in Cape Town, South Africa, Phindiwe is a driving force behind digital empowerment, creating opportunities for young women and girls in underserved communities to learn coding and tech skills. Through her work, she’s helping to break down barriers and ensure equitable access to the tech world.

In part three of this guide, find out how to install and configure the TYPO3 Blog extension. Learn how to install and configure the extension using folders, various content types and frontend plugins.

The versions 13.4.14 and 12.4.33 of the TYPO3 Enterprise Content Management System have just been released.

In Part 2, we'll learn how to create pages and add content to them using Content Elements. Then we'll install the Bootstrap Package and configure it for our microsite. We'll also learn about site packages, what they are and why they are essential for larger projects.

In February 2025, TYPO3 Association President Olivier Dobberkau was appointed President of the Open Website Alliance (OWA). The term rotates between the alliance members, and TYPO3 is currently leading the alliance during its six-month presidency.