Platform Update on April 26th

Scheduled for April 26th, 2016, a significant platform update introduces several software updates across various programming languages and tools, including Elixir 1.2.4, Erlang 18.3, Git 2.8.1, and multiple versions of Go, Java, JRuby, MongoDB, MySQL, NodeJS, PHP, and RethinkDB. Notably, the update incorporates new features like MySQL's –ssl-mode flag and RethinkDB's users and permissions system. Additionally, Node.js 5.10.1 and Ruby 2.1.9 are introduced as part of the platform, accessible during the release candidate phase with specific setup commands. Users are encouraged to switch to the Ubuntu 14.04 LTS v1604 release candidate platform to test compatibility and provide feedback, thereby aiding in resolving potential issues and optimizing the platform. The release candidate period ends on April 26th, 2016, and users can access the full list of changes in the platform changelog, with discussions available on Discord.