Pantheon release notes

The WordPress Pantheon Advanced Page Cache v2.1.0 update is now available. This latest update resolves a bug that caused some sites to set the cache max age to 23 hours regardless of the value set in the WordPress admin as well as a minor update to identify if a filter is being used to override the cache.

What's new?

• Enhanced debugging information: If the pantheon_cache_default_max_age filter is being used anywhere in your code, the message that displays in the dashboard that the filter is in use will now attempt to display the callable function that is hooked to the filter, providing an easier way to get insights into what is happening.

Upgrade the plugin now to take advantage of these improvements and make the most of Pantheon's edge caching layer.

Pantheon has revamped the user flow for managing site plans, enhancing the overall checkout experience with streamlined processes and improved usability.

Highlights

• Streamlined user flow: The new design simplifies the checkout process and improves plan comparisons, resulting in a smoother and more intuitive experience.
• Adhere to accessibility standards: We've improved inclusivity and usability by meeting accessibility guidelines and enhancing navigation for all users.
• Align with the Pantheon Design System: This ensures consistent visual design, layout, and user interface elements across our platform.

For instructions on selecting your site plan, please visit our documentation.

The 1.32.0 update is now available for the WordPress (composer managed) upstream. This release is a maintenance update to resolve some inconsistencies with the upstream distribution of WordPress (composer managed). Most notably, this update includes a removal of decoupled packages that were erroneously being added to the non-decoupled upstream as well as other minor updates.

For more details, refer to the WordPress (Composer Managed) changelog.

Action required

To benefit from these updates and ensure your site is using the most current version, you need to apply the update to your WordPress (composer managed) site or upstream.

Applying updates

This update aims to resolve known issues that could lead to merge conflicts. However, conflicts may still occur, especially as we are continuing to make changes in the Early Access (EA) phase. If you run into merge conflicts with this update, you can manually resolve them by running the following command:

For assistance with managing merge conflicts, refer to our documentation on auto-resolving via the dashboard or manually resolving via the command line.

The update is now available for the WordPress (composer managed) upstream. Previously, the 1.31.0 update was released and then quickly rolled back. This release fixes issues with subdirectory multisite that were discovered following that earlier release, as well as implements the filter added to the Pantheon MU Plugin in version 1.4.5.

Highlights

• Removes code that for handling wp-admin URLs. This code was not working as intended and testing revealed it to be unnecessary.
• Adds a filter to disable the subdirectory multisite custom wp-content directory warning.

For more details, refer to the WordPress (Composer Managed) changelog.

Applying updates

If you run into merge conflicts with this update, you can manually resolve by running the following command:

For assistance with managing merge conflicts, refer to our documentation on auto-resolving via the dashboard or manually resolving via the command line.

Additional notes

This release should show up on your dashboard as an available update. It is advised to apply updates manually using the documentation above if there are conflicts, whether you previously applied the 1.31.0 update or not.

The Pantheon MU Plugin v1.5.0 update is now available. This latest update is included with next version of WordPress and can be installed on WordPress (composer managed) installs using composer update or by checking for updates in the dashboard.

What's new?

This update introduces a new "comptibility layer" feature designed to enhance the compatibility of your site’s plugins. Here are the key highlights:

• Automatic compatibility fixes: The compatibility layer automatically detects many plugins listed in our WordPress Plugins and Themes with Known Issues guide. If a plugin is detected, relevant fixes are applied automatically.

• Compatibility reports: If a plugin is detected but no fix is available, the compatibility layer generates a report for you.

• Site health integration: Compatibility reports are added to a new section of the Site Health page, accessible under the Tools menu in your WordPress administration dashboard.

Upgrade now to take advantage of these enhancements and ensure your plugins work seamlessly with your WordPress site.

We’re excited to announce the launch of Workflow Logs, a powerful new feature enhancing visibility and streamlining troubleshooting operations on the Pantheon platform. Accessible directly from your site dashboard, next to the Support tab located in the top right corner, Workflow Logs provide critical insights for effectively managing your workflows.

Key features:

• Status overview: View key information on the status of workflows, including progress statuses, along with additional details such as start time, end time, initiating team member, and environment.
• In-depth details: Access code sync, error details, build logs, and Quicksilver posted messages from the expandable sections.
• Filtering: The workflows displayed comprise a curated list of user-relevant workflows. Further narrow your focus by utilizing filters to quickly find specific workflows by environment or completion status.
• Archiving: Export all visible workflows to a CSV file for archival purposes with the 'Download to CSV' button.

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Our team will continuously enhance Workflow Logs through a planned list of improvements and ongoing feedback collection.

The latest version of WordPress, 6.6.1, became available on Pantheon as of July 23, 2024.

Action required

Upgrade to WordPress 6.6.1 right from your Pantheon dashboard or Terminus for the latest fixes. See related documentation for how to apply core updates.

Highlights

• 7 bug fixes in Core
• 9 bug fixes in the Block Editor

On July 2, 2024, Pantheon completed the migration of our customer's New Relic accounts to begin using the New Relic v2 APIs:

• This change allows Pantheon to leverage New Relic's latest account management features to manage its New Relic accounts.
• Pantheon customers using Quicksilver scripts to add New Relic deployment markers will need to use the latest version of the New Relic deployments Quicksilver script to add deployment markers in New Relic moving forward.