Welcome to the summary of October! While the weather slowly turns colder, our passion for Sylius continues to heat up. This month has been marked by significant progress on Sylius 2.0, vibrant community events, and social media discussions. Let’s dive into the highlights of this action-packed month.
Let’s begin the October’s summary! 👻
October was a month of milestones in Sylius development as we rolled out updates across multiple versions and brought exciting new releases to our community. On the 2.0 front, we fine-tuned Twig hooks, reorganizing pages like product reviews, orders, and login flows for a more customizable experience. AdminBundle saw a refresh with new LiveComponents for simpler resources, and updates in Payment and Order handling made sure your gateway setup flows more seamlessly. We also tidied up the UI, polished notification handling. A major highlight was our successful upgrade from API Platform 3 to API Platform 4, a substantial achievement.
Meanwhile, the 1.x versions didn’t rest! October releases of v1.13.7 and v1.13.8 focused on keeping things consistent and reliable, with improvements like deprecations of outdated controllers and widgets, refined API constraints, and better promotion logic. For those following the roadmap for our next major release, v1.14.0-ALPHA.2 on October 15 moved us forward, with v1.14.0-BETA.1 on October 30, bringing it closer to full release.
Rounding out the month, our v2.0.0-BETA.1 release landed, showcasing our latest efforts toward a powerful and flexible 2.0. These releases reflect Sylius’ continued dedication to creating a stable, cutting-edge platform that evolves to meet developer and business needs alike.
Meet the outstanding developers who worked hard on Sylius in October! 🔧
After successfully launching the Alpha version, we recently released the Beta version of Sylius 2.0, bringing us closer to the official final and stable release. Beta 2.0 brings several key improvements, including integration with API Platform 4 for enhanced API capabilities, a new priority system for Twig hooks enabling better customization management, and visual enhancements through Symfony UX icons and UI refinements. The release also features an improved Payment Request system, introduced in Alpha.3, and extensive codebase optimizations for better stability and performance.
Big kudos to Loïc Fremont, who improved the DX of new Sylius templates, Łukasz Chruściel, who initiated API Platform 4 support, and Francis Hilaire, who worked on Payment Requests.
Check out the Beta version (v2.0.0-BETA.1) on GitHub
We are excited to announce that a dedicated blog post about SyliusCon 2024 is coming soon. This comprehensive article will provide in-depth insights into the event, including speaker highlights, agenda details, and numerous photos from the event. Stay tuned to our social media for all the information you need to make the most of SyliusCon 2024!
Wetalkwithyou agency successfully launched a new online store for Makita with an innovative approach to product relationships. The platform seamlessly connects over 30,000 spare parts directly with their corresponding products, improving the traditional shopping experience by eliminating the need for time-consuming parts searches. Built on Sylius for eCommerce functionality and Kirby CMS for content management, the solution delivers exceptional performance with lightning-fast load times and intuitive navigation.
See the website for yourself 👉 makita-shop.ch/
Now, let’s briefly go through the recent events and summarize what has happened there.
PHPCon Poland 2024, held on October 25-26 at the Hotel Stok Ski & Spa in Wisła, is the country’s oldest and most unique conference for PHP developers and enthusiasts.
The event featured six workshop tracks on Friday and three lecture tracks on Saturday, covering a diverse range of topics. Notably, Łukasz Chruściel presented a workshop titled “Introduction to Sylius 2.0,” focusing on background processing in Symfony applications. The conference emphasized integration, offering accommodations, meals, and social activities within the same venue to foster networking and community building. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with industry experts, participate in practical workshops, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Wisła.
Full Łukasz’ presentation is available here!
The EVOLVE Summit, hosted by Platform.sh, took place on October 17–18, 2024 in Paris, gathering partners to share insights and collaborate. The event featured strategic updates from CEO Fred Plais, technical and sales training, and discussions on product innovations. Our Country Manager Emil Janiszewski had the opportunity to connect with industry leaders like Les-Tilleuls.coop, SensioLabs, AKAWAKA, and Agence Dn’D, tightening partnerships and exchanging ideas. Sessions covered new technologies, revenue generation strategies, and ways to gain a competitive edge in the market. The event featured engaging workshops, inspiring keynote talks, and award ceremonies that recognized innovative achievements and expertise in the field.
EVOLVE Summit was a great opportunity to advance in the Sylius Cloud project and strengthen relationships within the ecosystem. 🤝
Now, let’s look at what’s coming up in our events calendar.
The E-commerce B2B Conference aims to bring together industry leaders to discuss the future of B2B commerce. The event is scheduled for November 19th at the Sound Garden Hotel in Warsaw, Poland.
Among the notable speakers are Przemysław Połeć, Global Partner Manager at Sylius, and Radosław Żurawski, Chief Sales Officer at BitBag. They will co-present a session titled “Key Challenges in Customizing B2B eCommerce Projects – Is a Dedicated Solution Worth the Investment?” This presentation will delve into the reasons why investing in tailored solutions can be transformative for eCommerce businesses.
Additionally, Kamil Niedziewicz, Business Development Manager at Ergonode PIM, will lead a panel discussion titled “Sell Online or Die.” This session will explore how digital transformation enhances competitiveness in eCommerce and its necessity for modern businesses.
For more information, visit the official conference website.
The ConFoo event is a prominent multi-technology conference that features around 190 presentations by esteemed international speakers, focusing on pragmatic solutions across various technologies, including PHP and Symfony.
Mateusz Zalewski will travel across the globe to Montreal, Canada for 2025 edition that is scheduled for February 26-28, 2025 at the Hotel Bonaventure. Attendees can look forward to sessions such as “Maintaining High Code Quality: How Hard Can It Be?” and “What’s New (Technically) with Sylius in 2025?” These talks will delve into strategies for enhancing code quality and explore the advancements in Sylius 2.0, respectively.
For more information and to register, visit the official ConFoo website.
Join us for an exciting joint community meetup in Mannheim! Following #SyliusDays, Sylius, and bitExpert AG are bringing together the PHPUGMRN & Sylius Germany communities on December 12th. The event kicks off with an essential workshop on “Migration to Sylius 2.0” led by Łukasz Chruściel, Co-founder of Commerce Weavers. From 19:00, you’ll gain valuable insights into Sylius implementations from Stéphane DECOCK, followed by Boas Falke’s presentation on the SCHUFA Plugin for fraud detection. The technical sessions will conclude with Łukasz Chruściel’s talk on background processing in Sylius. Throughout the evening, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to network with fellow developers and share experiences over refreshments. 🍻
Take advantage of this knowledge-packed evening – spaces are limited! Register now at https://www.meetup.com/phpug-rhein-neckar/events/298184753
As we celebrate our milestone 7th anniversary, we’re proud to reflect on how Sylius has evolved into one of the most trusted eCommerce solutions on the market. Throughout these seven years, Sylius experienced numerous changes but maintained the innovative spirit while maturing into a robust platform that powers thousands successful online stores worldwide.
At this point, we want to extend our gratitude to our partner EMAGMA who have grown alongside us throughout this journey. To mark this special occasion, Madi’s Cakes created a beautiful celebration cake featuring our signature colors – a fitting tribute to our journey.
Another valuable partner has joined the Sylius ecosystem! Let’s give them a warm welcome! 🎉
PrestaRock, a prominent digital agency from Lithuania with over 15 years of experience, is now part of the Sylius family as a Professional Solution Partner! 🇫🇷
With expertise in PrestaShop and custom development, PrestaRock has built its reputation for delivering tailored eCommerce solutions that perfectly align with client’s business goals in Lithuania and USA. Their skilled team of 15 specialists focuses on scalability, performance, and innovation, empowering businesses to thrive in competitive markets.
We’re thrilled to welcome PrestaRock to the Sylius ecosystem and look forward to their contribution to the Sylius community! 🚀
As always, let’s review insightful articles and social media mentions that revolve around Sylius in a recent month.
Here, we divided mentions based on the main topic of discussion to better navigate the list.
AFUP Meetup:
Forum PHP 2024 Highlights:
Other mentions:
SyliusCon:
As we wrap up October, we’re incredibly proud of the vibrant community events, significant progress on Sylius 2.0, and the growing number of successful implementations. Thank you all for the continuous support, and stay tuned for the SyliusCon blog. 👀
See you next month! ✌️
