@Richmond Not at all. The autocomplete feature (and thus the CommunityPlus edition) is something new, which might cause regressions. So, until 8.2 goes GM, people that want to use a *stable* build to deploy their apps can use 8.1.x. (In fact we will probably release 8.1.8 before the 8.1.x series is EOLed.
Best, Panos -- PS: Every bug fix that goes into 8.1.x, will also be included in 8.2.x and 9.x On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 6:57 PM, Richmond Mathewson via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > Does that mean that LC 8.1.7 was, essentially, a meaningless blip on the > radar? > > Richmond. > > > On 9/13/17 8:01 pm, panagiotis merakos via use-livecode wrote: > >> Dear list members, >> >> We are pleased to announce the release of LiveCode 8.2.0 DP-1. >> >> Getting the Release >> =================== >> You can get the release at https://downloads.livecode.com/livecode/ or >> via >> the automatic updater. >> >> >> Release Contents >> ================ >> >> In LiveCode 8.2.0 DP-1, we have introduced a new Edition: "Community >> Plus". >> In short, Community Plus is just like Community, plus: >> >> - Autocomplete feature in Script Editor >> - Ability to use commercial addons from the LiveCode Extension store >> inside >> your open source application >> - Ability to submit free non-commercial apps to the iOS App Store. >> >> For more details about Community Plus, see this page: >> https://livecode.com/products/community-plus-edition/ >> >> For more details on the Autocomplete feature, read this blogpost: >> https://livecode.com/new-autocomplete-live-errors-in-livecode-8-2 >> >> Moreover, in LiveCode 8.2.0 DP-1: >> >> - Several bugs have been fixed. >> - The Spinner Widget has been back ported >> - The Script Editor now shows "live" errors as you type your code. >> >> >> The full release notes are available from: >> http://downloads.livecode.com/livecode/8_2_0/LiveCodeNotes-8_2_0_dp_1.pdf >> >> Notes: >> >> 1. Indy and Business Editions include *autocomplete pro*, which extends >> autocomplete with the following features: >> >> - Completions generated dynamically by introspecting the object being >> edited and its message path >> - An Autocomplete Snippet Manager dialog is accessible from the script >> editor menubar to manage a custom set of completions. >> >> 2. You might experience some problems with autocomplete and window >> layering >> in some *unsupported* Linux distros (e.g. XUbuntu, Mint) >> >> Feedback >> ======== >> Please report any bugs encountered on our BugZilla at >> http://quality.livecode.com/ >> >> >> Have fun! >> The LiveCode Team >> -- >> _______________________________________________ >> use-livecode mailing list >> use-livecode@lists.runrev.com >> Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your >> subscription preferences: >> http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode >> > > _______________________________________________ > use-livecode mailing list > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com > Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your > subscription preferences: > http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode > _______________________________________________ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode
