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Osclass 8.1.2 Release - Bug Fixes and UX Improvements

We are excited to announce Osclass 8.1.2, a version focused on improving features introduced in 8.1.0 while fixing bugs and enhancing overall usability. These updates refine the backoffice experience, language code management, and multiple core functionalities.

Enhanced Backoffice Translations & Sharing

Significant work has been done to improve translation management in the backoffice:

  • Translation sharing improvements: The function now removes irrelevant files when a translation is shared.
  • Updated index.php in archive: Contains the current Osclass version information for better relevance.
  • PHP setting warnings: A warning now appears when editing translations requiring more input fields than enabled in PHP settings.
  • UI changes: The “Share” button has been renamed and repositioned for better clarity.

We encourage you to share your translations to help the community, especially users in your country.

Language Code in URL Enhancements

The feature allowing language codes in URLs has been improved with multiple fixes and refinements:

  • Better UX: When switching languages, Osclass now keeps users on the current page instead of redirecting them unnecessarily.
  • Bug Fix for Plugins: Fixed issues where URL parameters were incorrectly shifted, causing plugin pages to break.
  • Hreflang Tag Support: Admins can now enable hreflang tags, helping Google and other search engines detect language variants of pages.
  • Greek/Turkish Character Conversion: URLs now convert special Greek and Turkish characters to Latin, improving SEO and URL readability.

Additional Notable Updates

Beyond the main improvements, Osclass 8.1.2 includes numerous refinements that enhance performance and usability:

SEO & Performance Improvements

  • Canonical URL Tags: It is now possible to generate canonical tags for all pages, even when canonical and current URLs are identical.
  • Premium Listings Caching: Premium listing queries are now cached to reduce database calls and improve performance.

Backoffice & UI Enhancements

  • Auto-Upgrade Improvements: Fixes for new version identification issues that previously required multiple clicks to complete updates.
  • Custom Fields Indication: Required custom fields are now marked with an asterisk (*) in their labels for better visibility.
  • jQuery UI Fixes: Addressed problems with category ordering in the backoffice, now using a different library version.

Email & Security Enhancements

  • PHPMailer Debugging: Enhanced logging to help diagnose PHP mailer-related issues.
  • reCAPTCHA Fix: Fixed reCAPTCHA functionality on the login page, resolving authentication issues.

Media & Image Updates

  • Selective Image Regeneration: Instead of fully regenerating images, Osclass now allows refreshing images by re-triggering hooks without reprocessing the files.

Core Improvements

  • New Hooks Added: Additional hooks for better extensibility.
  • Universal Email Variables: More keywords added for email customization.
  • Old Code Cleanup: Removed outdated and redundant code to optimize performance.

Upgrade to Osclass 8.1.2 Today

This release ensures a smoother Osclass experience with better translations, plugin compatibility, and improved system performance.