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Updates and releases

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Browse through updates and release notes below.

  • Sector 8.x-4.0-rc4 is out!

    Release notes

    8.x-4.0-rc4 includes the latest security updates for Drupal 8.8.x.

  • Sector 8.x-4.0-rc3 is out!

    Release notes

    8.x-4.0-rc3 includes the latest security updates for Drupal 8.8.x and security updates for contributed modules included in the Sector Starter kit. 

  • Sector 5.0.0-rc1 is out!

    Release notes

    5.0.0-rc1 completes our switch to the Sector Radix Starter theme, the update to Drupal 8.9, and semantic versioning. Also included are security updates for contributed modules. 

  • Sector 5.0.x-dev is out including the Sector Radix Starter theme

    Release notes

    Our Sector frontend team has done the magic! Sector is one more distribution to go Radix.

  • Sector 8.x-4.0-rc2 is out!

    Release notes

    8.x-4.0-rc2 completes the switch from media browser to media library with a new, preconfigured media type using Drupal core's new remote video feature. 

  • Updates to add-ons to switch to media library released

    Release notes
    Following the Sector 8.x-4.0-rc1 release, we have updated the Sector add-ons to make use of the new Media Library in core. 
  • Sector 8.x-4.0-rc1 is out!

    Release notes

    The 8.x-4.0-rc1 release includes the latest Drupal 8.8 release and our first step in adapting the new media library in core. 

  • Sector 8.x-3.0-beta1 is out!

    Release notes

    With 8.x-3.0, our Drupal core is updated to 8.7. This will be followed on February 27th by Sector 8.x-4.0-rc1 - our first 8.8 release candidate. 

  • Sector Contact 8.x-1.0-beta1 is out

    Release notes
    The first beta release of the Sector Contact add-on is out now! With Sector Contact, you can add profiles of people, teams, and locations to your Sector website.
  • Sector Index A-Z 8.x-1.0-beta1 is out

    Release notes

    We've tidied up the Sector Index A-Z add-on, and its first beta release is out now!

    Sector Index A-Z lets you list content on your Sector site in alphabetical indexes, with options to search and filter these indexes.

  • Sector Events 8.x-2.0-beta1 is out

    Release notes

    We have some eventful news - the Sector Event add-on beta release is out now!

    Sector Events allows you to add an events section to your site - with an events archive, event maps, and more.

  • Sector Portfolio 8.x-1.0-beta1 is out

    Release notes

    We have banished some bugs and have now moved the Sector Portfolio add-on from development to beta!

  • Sector Blog 8.x-1.0-beta1 is out now

    Release notes

    The first beta release for Sector Blog 8.x-1.0 is out now! Sector Blog is a Sector add-on and allows you to easily publish updates and engage with users on your site.

  • Sector D8 beta5 - 8.x-2.0-beta5 - is out

    Release notes
    Sector 8.x-2.0-beta5 is the fifth beta Sector Starter Kit release on Drupal.org. In beta5 we have applied security and module updates along with theming and general improvements.
  • Sector D8 beta4 - 8.x-2.0-beta4 - is out

    Release notes

    Sector 8.x-2.0-beta4 is the fourth beta Sector Starter Kit release on Drupal.org. In beta4, we have applied security and module updates, as well as improvements to the front-end to support the upcoming Sector Index A-Z release.

  • Sector Index A-Z 8.x-1.x-dev is out

    Release notes

    The first development release for the Sector Index A-Z add-on is out. This add-on offers a simple and easy way to list content in an A-Z index.

    With Sector Index A-Z, you'll get:

  • Sector D8 beta3 - 8.x-2.0-beta3 - is out

    Release notes

    Sector 8.x-2.0-beta3 is the third beta Sector Starter Kit release on Drupal.org. In beta3, we have applied security and module updates, as well as made improvements to the front-end.

  • New to the Sector showcase

    Sector updates

    Our Sector showcase is growing! 

    Head over to the Sector showcase to see new releases for genomics-aotearoa.org.nz, treasury.govt.nz, parkinsons.org.nz, forestandbird.org.nz, yachtingnz.org.nz, and more. 

  • Sector D8 beta2 - 8.x-2.0-beta2 - is out

    Release notes

    Sector 8.x-2.0-beta2 is the second beta Sector Starter Kit release on Drupal.org. It includes fixes and improvements in preparation for our first full production release.

    What is new

    Beta 2 includes the following improvements and fixes. 

  • Sector Portfolio 8.x-1.x-dev is out

    Release notes

    The first development release for the Sector Portfolio add-on is out. This add-on offers a promotional portfolio or showcase for your Sector site, and includes everything you need to get started.

    With Sector Portfolio, you'll get:

  • Sector Events 8.x-2.alpha1 is out

    Release notes

    The first official release for the Sector Events add-on is out. This add-on offers a straightforward events section for your Sector site, and includes everything you need to get started.

  • Sector D8 beta1 - 8.x-2.0-beta1 - is out

    Release notes

    Sector 8.x-2.0-beta1 is the first beta Sector Starter Kit release on Drupal.org. It includes an all new sidewide search solution using the Search API and Facets modules as well as a set of new features and functionality.

  • Sector D8 alpha7 - 8.x-2.0-alpha7 - is out

    Release notes

    Sector 8.x-2.0-alpha7 is the seventh official Sector Starter Kit release on Drupal.org. It replaces the alpha6 release and includes some additional fixes.

  • Sector D8 alpha6 - 8.x-2.0-alpha6 - is out

    Release notes

    Sector 8.x-2.0-alpha6 is the sixth official Sector Starter Kit release on Drupal.org. It includes a core update to 8.6.1, contribution module updates, as well as minor fixes and improvements. 

  • Sector Events 8.x-2.x is out

    Release notes

    The first development release for the Sector Events add-on is out. This add-on offers a straightforward events section for your Sector site, and includes everything you need to get started.

    With Sector Events, you'll get:

  • Sector D8 demo site is online

    Release notes

    The first Sector D8 demo site is online now. Now with the new, lighter Starter theme, and an updated content elements page including video (YouTube and Vimeo) support with transcripts! 

    Try it now at demo.sector.nz 

  • Sector D8 alpha5 - 8.x-2.0-alpha5 - is out

    Release notes

    Sector 8.x-2.0-alpha5 is the fifth official Sector Starter Kit release on Drupal.org and includes new features to support media video embeds via YouTube and Vimeo. 

  • Sector Content Audit 8.x-1.x is out

    Release notes

    The first development release for the Sector Content Audit add-on is out. Sector Content Audit enables you to audit and review content within your site.

  • Sector D8 alpha4 - 8.x-2.0-alpha4 - is out

    Release notes

    Sector 8.x-2.0-alpha4 is the fourth official Sector Starter Kit release on Drupal.org and includes new features to support a seamless integration with the Sector Content Audit add-on. 

  • Sector D8 alpha3 - 8.x-2.0-alpha3 - is out

    Release notes

    Sector 8.x-2.0-alpha3 is the third official Sector Starter Kit release on Drupal.org and includes new features to support a seamless integration with the Sector Blog add-on. 

  • Sector Blog 8.x-1.x is out

    Release notes

    The first development release for the Sector Blog 8.x-1.x is out. Sector Blog offers a simple and easy to use blog to publish updates, engage with your audience, or collaborate across teams and locations. 

  • Sector D8 alpha2 - 8.x-2.0-alpha2 - is out

    Release notes

    Sector 8.x-2.0-alpha2 is the second official Sector Starter Kit release on Drupal.org and includes the first step on our media roadmap. 

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