Release Notes -- Apache Lenya -- Version 1.4 Release Candidate 1

Introduction
------------

Apache Lenya is a Java-based Open-Source Content Management System.
It is based on open standards such as XML and XSLT. One of its core
components is Cocoon from the Apache Software Foundation.

Apache Lenya supports inline WYSIWYG editors. Your site editors do not
have to learn XML. This is possible thanks to the support of XML,
XSLT and XML Schema on the client side. An administration interface
allows advanced users to monitor the CMS, and perform configuration
tasks.


Release information
-------------------

SVN URL: http://svn.apache.org/repos/asf/lenya/tags/RELEASE_1_4_RC_1
Trunk revision before release tagging: 531808
Cocoon version: 2.1.10


Changes in this release
-----------------------

Modularization
The monolithic architecture has been replaced by a small generic core and various modules for specific purposes.

Improved Repository Access
The refactored and extended repository API and new protocols make it easier to access and manipulate documents.

UUIDs for Internal Links
Documents are now identified and referenced using UUIDs. Static link rewriting is not necessary anymore.

Improved Access Control
It is now possible to explicitly deny permissions on specific pages.

Configurable Meta Data
It is now possible to declare custom sets of meta data.

Publication Templating
Publication templating allows to re-use common functionality in multiple publications.

Usecase Framework
The usecase framework simplifies the implementation of user interaction functionality.

Simplified Notification, Inboxes
It is now easier to trigger notification messages. Each user has a personal inbox to read and send messages.