TYPO3 v13.2—Release Notes
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Published: 2024-07-03 14:30:38

The third sprint release of the TYPO3 v13 release cycle, version 13.2, offers a range of practical improvements for editors and significant enhancements under the hood.

NOTE: Article Source - typo3.org

Aiming to enhance the experience for backend users who manage TYPO3 site content, the new version includes various improvements to the backend UI to simplify the work of editors. These enhancements are designed to make the interface more modern, intuitive, and feature-rich, ensuring editors can work efficiently.

Most of the changes in TYPO3 v13.2 are technical. For example, groundwork has been laid for the integration of Content Blocks with a new Schema API. While Content Blocks are not yet fully integrated into the TYPO3 Core, progress is being made. More details on this can be found in André Kraus's article "Content Blocks on the Road Towards TYPO3 v13 — Report Q1/2024."

The reference index has also received updates that will significantly speed up future operations.

## Key Changes in TYPO3 Version 13.2
**Backend Search Improvements**
The backend search now allows users to find terms on pages, page content, database records, backend modules, and workspaces. This improvement helps users working with large TYPO3 installations.

**Mass Editing of Selected Columns**
Users can now update multiple records at once in the TYPO3 backend. The new "Edit columns" button presents only the currently active columns, streamlining the editing process.

**Record List Download Presets**
The data export modal window now supports presets, allowing users to download data with predefined fields. This feature simplifies regular data exports.

**Form Listings**
The Form Framework has been updated with sortable columns and a cleaner interface. Forms that are still in use are protected from deletion.

**Schema API**
The new Schema API, introduced in [TYPO3 v13.2](https://nitsantech.de/en/blog/typo3-v132), provides an object-based approach to work with TCA definitions. This API is a crucial foundation for the future integration of Content Blocks.

**Self-contained Content Elements**
Changes under the hood now allow for the integration of Content Blocks. TYPO3 loads rendering libraries early, making them available in the frontend.

**Reference Index**
The reference index (refindex) has been reworked, reducing the number of SQL queries needed to retrieve data and significantly boosting system performance. An updated refindex is essential whenever extensions or the TYPO3 Core are changed.

**System Requirements, Support, and Maintenance**
TYPO3 v13 requires PHP version 8.2, with security updates available until December 2025. Each sprint release will be supported until the next minor version is published, with long-term support for TYPO3 v13 LTS until 31 October 2027.

**Download and Installation**
Details about the release and installation instructions are available at get.typo3.org. Composer is recommended for setting up your TYPO3 environment.

**Feature Freeze Ahead!**
The next milestone is TYPO3 version 13.3, scheduled for 17 September 2024, which will mark the feature freeze for the v13 cycle. The focus will then shift to testing and refinement. Now is the best time to submit code contributions for TYPO3 v13 LTS.