What's new in Nextcloud 30?

Like every 6 months, Nextcloud has just released its new major version. Official release notes are quite limited and nobody wants to read the complete changelog... with 2,363 cumulative changes to Nextcloud 30.0.0 and 30.0.1.

Patches, new features, enhancements, dependency updates, and so on. It's all quite complex to analyze and summarize. Fortunately, ChatGPT can summarize it all (over 2,400 lines of text and 172,879 characters).

So to save hours in your life, here's the ChatGPT summary of what to remember from the Nextcloud 30 changelogs :

1. System and database updates :
   • PHP 8.0 is no longer supported, while PHP 8.1 is obsolete but still usable.
   • Support for MariaDB 10.3 and 10.5 and PostgreSQL 9.4 have been removed.
2. Configuration enhancements :
   • New parameters in the configuration file have been introduced, and some are deprecated:
     • The blacklisted_files is replaced by forbidden_filenames.
     • New options such as forbidden_filename_basenames and forbidden_filename_extensions allow greater control over blocked file names and extensions.
   • Improved image management WebP in web server configuration.
3. File and folder management :
   • Users can now view theoriginal location of deleted files in the recycle garbage can, and certain file/folder attributes are inherited to preserve the shared state.
   • Improving file previews PDF previews now use the new provider ImaginaryPDF.
4. Performance and optimization :
   • Several performance enhancements, including the delayed loading features such as metadata generation and improved task management cron to reduce server load.
   • Improved sorting and drag & drop in file management, with improved support for hidden files.
5. Security and user management :
   • Introduction of a task processing API to manage background tasks more efficiently.
   • New safety features, such as tighter control of CSRFbetter password management for file shares, and automatic cleaning of application passwords unused.
   • Improvements for LDAPwith improved synchronization of users and groups, and enhanced logging of LDAP connections.
6. User interface and customization :
   • Enhanced user interface, with color separation primary and background for a cleaner header menu, and interface color enhancements.
   • Introduction of Vue.js for several dialogs, replacing older jQuery UI components for a better user experience.
   • Updates to dashboard with layout enhancements and APIs for greater customization.
7. Improved collaboration and sharing :
   • New options for file requestswhich makes it easier to request files from other users.
   • Various enhancements to shareincluding improved expiration dates for public shares and password protection options.
8. Bug fixes and miscellaneous :
   • Corrections related to session managementerror management and integration LDAP.
   • Improvements in the management of certain file types, synchronization of calendarsand user notifications.

These changes focus on performance, security and improved user experience, both in administration settings and in day-to-day file management.

Update for Nextcloud customers at LRob

Version 30 of Nextcloud is entering the testing phase on our side, with a view to wider roll-out to all customers.

If all goes well, then the update will be carried out for customers with a Nextcloud hosting with upgrades included at LRob on the weekend of November 2 and 3.

Enjoy your collaborative work!