Strapi v5 Community Committee Update: Introducing Strapi 5 and the Upgrade Tool

Today, we had a packed agenda discussing the upcoming Strapi 5 release, which aims for transparency and aligns with industry standards like TypeScript and Vite.

We're excited to announce a beta version is on the horizon, and we're counting on community feedback to refine it.

Alongside new features like draft and publish, content history, and a new content API format, we're also introducing an upgrade tool to streamline the transition from Strapi 4 to Strapi 5.

This tool will handle code migrations and dependency management, ensuring a smoother upgrade experience.

Key Points and Benefits:
- Upcoming Strapi 5 (ST5) beta release with community involvement
- New features including draft and publish, content history, and a revamped content API
- Transition to TypeScript and Vite for better industry alignment
- Introduction of the upgrade tool for a hassle-free migration from Strapi 4 to Strapi 5
- Internal timeline and public beta ETA shared for community preparation
- Upgrade tool will handle code migrations and dependency management

As always, thank you for your continuous support.

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