One of the most widely used content management systems (CMS) Joomla! recently launched its latest version Joomla 3.4 with several improvements over its previous versions.

The main idea behind the launch of this version is not to extend Joomla, rather to begin the transition to the new release cycle and provide core improvements in the Joomla package – something which Joomla developers were waiting for a long time now.

The major improvements include performance improvements, front-end content editing, composer integration, additional high-level security measures and around 700 bug fixes. With these features the front-end editing Joomla modules are now functioning in a much better manner. This feature gives site content editors’ access to perform content creation and editing without the need for back-end Admin access.

The other outstanding features of this version are:

De-couple weblinks from New Installs – This will give you a lighter Joomla core making it more user-friendly

Continued Microdata Implementation – Introduced in 3.2 version, the latest version also continues to implement this feature in Joomla’s core layouts

Composer Integration – With this you can manage the external dependencies in a better manner

No Captcha reCaptcha – Helps you control or rather spams. This way Joomla 3.4 gives an edge to legitimate users

UploadShiled Implementation

With these changes, Joomla experts and Joomla developers can now easily focus on the admin functions. While Joomla content professionals can spend more time on building proper pages, proofreading and creative writing.

With the improved performance of Joomla, now you can expect better performance leads as well as efficient SEO for Joomla-powered websites. The new version is geared towards reducing abandonment as well as engaging customers.

Today Joomla is one of the most sought after CMS, and with the launch of its 3.4 version it has turned into a more efficient and faster CMS – an area in which many CMS lag behind.

The Joomla team has many other improvements in its road map, namely Joomla’s admin interface with main focus on accessibility, mobility and performance enhancements, 508 requirements, streamlining core CMS and also enhancing Joomla SEO capabilities.

Thus if you are using any other CMS, then you surely are lagging behind and missing out on some very outstanding features which are readily available on Joomla.