What is the upcoming new version of AbanteCart?

[yonghan79]

Hi core devs,

I would like to ask what is the upcoming new version of AbanteCart?

Is it 1.3.5 or 1.4.0?

I looked in GitHub for 1.3.5 but i cannot find it anymore.

And if it is 1.40  will there only be the BS5 and the new Novator template supported?

Also what is the expected date of release for the next version?

Please advise.

Thanks.

[Basara]

Thank you for reaching out. The upcoming new version of AbanteCart will be 1.4.0. This version will indeed support Bootstrap 5 (BS5) as the new default theme and the new Novator template. Additionally, we have switched to fast checkout to streamline the shopping experience.

We have phased out version 1.3.5 in favor of these new advancements. As for the release date of version 1.4.0, we are working to ensure a smooth rollout and will announce the date once it is finalized.

[yonghan79]

Thank you for the information.

So for existing users of default template and not using Fast checkout yet -  how are you proposing the upgrade to 1.4.0 will impact the existing settings?

And does that mean default checkout will no longer available?

[Basara]

With the upcoming upgrade to version 1.4.0, there will be significant changes to the checkout process. For existing users who are utilizing the default template and have not yet switched to Fast Checkout, please note the following:

•  Old Checkout Unavailability: After the upgrade, the old checkout system will no longer be available. We are moving towards a more streamlined and efficient checkout experience, and as such, the legacy checkout option will be retired.

•  Theme Switch to Bootstrap 5: If you are currently on the default theme, your store will automatically be upgraded to Bootstrap 5 (bs5). You should clone a default theme to an extension to stay with the old theme look.

[Athelstan]

The upcoming new version of AbanteCart is 1.4.0.