JCB 5 Alpha 2 – Help Us Shape the Future of Joomla Component Builder! 🚀
Published on March 28, 2025 by Llewellyn
Big things are happening in Joomla Component Builder (JCB), and we need your help to test and refine the latest release! We’re excited to share that JCB 5.1.1 Alpha 2 is now available, bringing powerful new features and improvements that will take JCB to the next level.
We’re getting closer to a stable release, but before we move to Beta, we need as many hands as possible to test, explore, and give feedback on this new version. Your support as part of this community is what makes JCB stronger!
🌟 What’s New in JCB 5 Alpha 2?
🚀 A Smarter Way to Import Data
We’ve rebuilt the Import Engine from the ground up to make it more powerful and flexible. Instead of a simple checkbox, the new system allows you to import data into multiple tables at once, making it easier to manage complex data relationships.
It takes a few extra steps to set up, but the benefit is a much more advanced and intelligent import process. The JCB 5 Demo Component already includes this new feature, so you can see it in action right away.
🖱️ A More Intuitive Way to Select Data
The new Modal Select field type makes selecting data smoother and more user-friendly. It works like Joomla’s own article selection feature, providing an easy way to filter, search, and pick items from a list using a pop-up modal.
JCB itself has transitioned many of its fields to use Modal Select, and the Demo Component demonstrates how it works. This feature is a huge step forward for usability!
🐞 Bug Fixes & Improvements
We’ve also tackled several database update issues to make sure JCB works smoothly when adding new fields or views to an existing component.
🙌 How You Can Help
This is still an Alpha release, meaning we’re testing new features and fixing any remaining issues before moving to Beta. Here’s how you can get involved:
🔹 Try out the JCB 5.1.1 Alpha 2 release
🔹 Test the new Import Engine & Modal Select in the Demo Component
🔹 Give us feedback on GITI – even small insights help us refine the final product
Once we gather enough feedback, we’ll move to Beta, then a Release Candidate, and finally a stable release—the most advanced JCB ever!
💡 The Future of JCB is in Your Hands!
Your support is what makes JCB possible. Whether you’re a developer, tester, or simply a passionate Joomla user, your feedback helps us make JCB better for everyone.
Let’s work together to build something amazing! 🚀
For more details checkout the discussion on gitHub
Test it now & share your feedback!