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7x Announces Exponential Platform DXP 2.0.0.2

Exponential Platform DXP 2.0.0.2 Now Available (Symfony Only — New Stack — Platform v5)

(Rebooting our own Free Software community software distribution of this Very Powerful Open Source Symfony CMS Framework)
7x is extremely pleased to announce the release of Exponential Platform DXP 2.0.0.2 to users worldwide. This is a Symfony-only, new stack release built on Platform v5, featuring a brand new kernel, a rebranded design, and a clean front-end website design — along with all of your favourite classic features.

All versions support PHP 8.1 through 8.5. We strongly encourage you to run on PHP 8.4 or later for the best security and stability.

Read the full Share announcement for complete details on what is included in this release.

Getting Started

  • Download the release from GitHub or install via Composer.
  • Review the installation guide and requirements included in the repository doc/ folder.
  • Run on a clean PHP 8.4 environment for best results.
  • Check exponential.earth for packages, extensions, and composer setup instructions.
  • This is a Symfony-only new stack release — ensure your environment meets the Symfony framework requirements before installing.

Get Support

The community is here to help. Join the conversation and get quick answers through any of the following channels:

Thank you to everyone in the community who tested, reported issues, and contributed. Enjoy Exponential Platform DXP 2.0.0.2!

7x Announces Exponential Platform DXP 1.0.0.2 (Platform v4)

Exponential Platform DXP 1.0.0.2 Now Available (Symfony Only — New Stack — Platform v4)

7x is extremely pleased to announce the release of Exponential Platform DXP 1.0.0.2 to users worldwide. This is a Symfony-only, new stack release built on Platform v4, featuring a brand new kernel, a rebranded design, and a clean front-end website design — along with all of your favourite classic features.
All versions support PHP 8.1 through 8.5. We strongly encourage you to run on PHP 8.4 or later for the best security and stability.
Read the full Share announcement for complete details on what is included in this release.

Getting Started

  • Download the release from GitHub or install via Composer.
  • Review the installation guide and requirements included in the repository doc/ folder.
  • Run on a clean PHP 8.4 environment for best results.
  • Check exponential.earth for packages, extensions, and composer setup instructions.
  • This is a Symfony-only new stack release — ensure your environment meets the Symfony framework requirements before installing.

Get Support

The community is here to help. Join the conversation and get quick answers through any of the following channels:

Thank you to everyone in the community who tested, reported issues, and contributed. Enjoy Exponential Platform DXP 1.0.0.2!

7x Releases Exponential Platform 3.2.9 (Symfony Only; New Stack)

Rebooting our free software community software distribution of this Very Powerful Symfony CMS Framework

7x is happy to announce that we are now releasing the newly rebranded and improved Exponential Platform 3.2.9 (Based upon eZ Platform 3.2/3.3.x Without the Legacy Bundle) available now for download, installation, upgrade.

This release is our first as Exponential Platform (3.2.x). The software is exactly the same as before as you expect it to be, with a simple text change to the software to replace the product name and remove the trademarked term.

Upgrade process for existing installations has not changed at all. New installations work as expected. Freedom for the Exponential Community is retained and stable for general use! No slowdowns here, full speed ahead! Try out the new features today by downloading the software package now available (tar.gz or zip)!

7x and Graham Brookins are proud to share the news of the release of a rebranded v3.2.9 of Exponential Platform (100% Compatible with eZ Platform 3.x).

Download it for free here at GitHub Release Page. Download it for free here at SourceForge:

Release posted here on the project website, https://platform.exponential.earth/download

Install it via PHP + Composer Package using:

composer create-project se7enxweb/exponentialplatform:v3.2.9 --ignore-platform-reqs;

Then read the rest of the installation instructions documentation, https://platform.exponential.earth/installation

We are in the process of setting up a online demo installation of the admin for testing.

This project uses the remains of the abandoned eZ Platform Software Stack licensed under GPLv2, when updated to php8+ support it resumes working as originally designed despite it's maturity and free and open framework cms values.

We believe in supporting users of legacy software stacks as first class citizens where user freedoms are exalted above the corporate desire to bind users to costly purchases just to use the core product.

Notable Changes (Since eZ Platform 3.2 for PHP7):

  • Updated: Rebranding package UI assets from eZ Platform to Exponential Platform. Updated / Replaced Logos used within AdminUI.
    • Task name before, "Replacing most front facing branding of text string, 'eZ Platform', 'ezplatform' from the user facing displays in code and templates."

Open Source Project Website Content Was Expanded: https://platform.exponential.earth

To learn more about Exponential, Exponential Platform Legacy and Exponential Basic From 7x and to download the latest version please visit:
- https://exponential.earth
- https://lnkd.in/g284XiWh

To learn more about Exponential Family of CMS Software From 7x and to join the community please visit Share Exponential! @ Visit: https://lnkd.in/gdAHpy-m

7x is now offering turn key Exponential and Exponential Platform Legacy CMS Website Hosting, Design, Development, Training, Long term maintenance and support at https://lnkd.in/gvPkYU8T

Cheers,
Graham Brookins
7x
- https://platform.exponential.earth