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Date Published
Author
Jacklin Altman Product Team
Word count
780
Language
English
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None

Summary

In celebration of Capacitor's fourth anniversary, the month of May was filled with various activities and announcements, including the release of Capacitor v5, which promises a more seamless developer experience, and the reintroduction of Federated Capacitor to aid large teams with complex applications. The community played a pivotal role, with numerous tutorials, livestreams, and forums providing support and showcasing the versatility of Capacitor, including new plugin development and integration. Notably, the integration of Kapa.ai into Discord has enhanced support accessibility, while the development of an SSL pinning plugin demonstrates Capacitor's growing focus on mobile app security. Additionally, the launch of an improved Plugin Registry aims to facilitate easier access to essential plugins, as the platform continues to expand with 1.5 million monthly installs, promising further growth and innovation in the future.