PrestaShop 8.0 Update: A New Level of Capabilities for Online Stores
PrestaShop 8.0 marks a significant leap forward for the eCommerce platform, offering numerous new features and improvements.
Key Features:
Enhanced Security
- Password Policy: Administrators can set password complexity requirements, balancing ease of use and security.
- Session Management: The ability to track and terminate user sessions to protect data and reduce database load.
Support for Modern Image Formats
- WebP and SVG: Support for WebP for better compression and the ability to use SVG for logos.
Improved SEO Optimization
- Additional Descriptions and Page Statuses: Ability to add SEO texts and set the "410 – Gone" status for discontinued products.
New Product Page (Experimental)
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- Interface and Functionality: Improved management of combinations and bulk editing, simplifying inventory management.
Compatibility with PHP 8.1 and Symfony 4.4
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- Library Updates: Support for the latest versions of PHP and Symfony, ensuring better performance and security.
Multi-Store Support
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- Enhanced Functionality: Updated admin panel pages for better multi-store management.
Other Important Improvements:
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- DKIM Signatures for Email: Reducing the risk of emails being marked as spam.
- Media Versioning: Preventing the loading of outdated files from cache.
- CLI Tools: Setting and managing configurations via the command line.
PrestaShop 8.0 offers extensive customization and improvement options for online stores, making management more efficient and secure.
Details about the update can be found here.
