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MODX Custom 1.0.10-d5.4RC: DBAPI, Editor Updates, and a Cleaner Core
A preview of the 1.0.10-d5.4RC build, including DBAPI migration work, editor improvements, and the push toward a more modern legacy core.
This release candidate stood out because it mixed visible editor improvements with deeper technical work in the core. The move toward DBAPI mattered far beyond one build: it was part of making the codebase easier to maintain and less tied to older database assumptions.
Why This RC Was Worth Following
- admin-side improvements reached everyday users quickly
- core cleanup prepared the project for later modernization
- release candidates gave teams a chance to test edge cases before stable rollout
Even when working with older Evolution CMS branches, these transitional releases are useful historical markers. They show where the project was cleaning up the legacy foundation long before the larger Evo 2 and Evo 3 shifts.
Source: MODX Evo Custom repository.
Getting Mapex v2 Working in the Manager
A quick checklist for Mapex v2 installs that succeed as a package but still fail to render inside the manager or TV field.
bidCAT Pre-Release: A Faster Catalog Idea for Evolution CMS
An early look at bidCAT as a lightweight catalog concept focused on speed, simpler editing, and lower resource demands.