Dear Wikibase Community,
We’re thrilled to announce the release of WMDE.16
<https://github.com/wmde/wikibase-release-pipeline/releases/tag/wmde.16>,
our security release compatible with MediaWiki 1.40.2.
Changes in short:
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The QuickStatements image only uses the QS_PUBLIC_SCHEME_HOST_AND_PORT
variable from now on. It should remain set to the public hostname of the
Wikibase instance. WIKIBASE_SCHEME_AND_HOST is deprecated and no longer
used.
Find more details in this change
<https://github.com/wmde/wikibase-release-pipeline/commit/27b4fcdeacd9f707ca99229c71fe9170edce55ea>
.
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MediaWiki 1.40.2 release announcement
<https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/wikitech-l@lists.wikimedia.org/message/TDBUBCCOQJUT4SCHJNPHKQNPBUUETY52/>
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We are no longer providing tarballs for installation
Previous changes in the 1.40-based releases:
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MediaWiki 1.40 release announcement
<https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/wikitech-l@lists.wikimedia.org/message/H46H5ZYZG2PYUQ5STK7NWKF7GXYW7H6B/>
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MediaWiki 1.40.1 release announcement
<https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/wikitech-l@lists.wikimedia.org/message/QTRFMDRQAL7QK4RN53URX5YBBV744AWI/>
Please also note that, as always, the file LocalSettings.php is
world-readable. Viewing it from within the container reveals the database
password and secret key.
Upgrading your Wikibase
Please note that starting with Wikibase 1.39 release, the Wikibase
extension must be enabled in MediaWiki using the Extension Registration
mechanism. If you have been providing your own MediaWiki configuration file
(LocalSettings.php) for your Wikibase container, make sure to check these
upgrade instructions
<https://github.com/wmde/wikibase-release-pipeline/blob/f2555b07494c9df691cd7935d24703105df82f33/CHANGES.md?plain=1#L14-L25>
.
Are you looking for documentation?
Our Wikibase documentation <https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikibase> is the
way to go for our installation instructions and FAQ. For Wikibase 1.40
developer documentation, take a look at
https://doc.wikimedia.org/Wikibase/REL1_40/
<https://doc.wikimedia.org/Wikibase/REL1_40/php/> .
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We can’t wait to hear what you think of the new version!
Best,
Valerie, on behalf of the WMDE Wikibase Suite team
Valerie Wollinger (She/Her)
Community Communications Manager Wikibase
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