Strapi's [email protected] release introduces significant updates aimed at enhancing production-level API management and development. Notably, configuration settings for APIs and plugins have been moved to the database to address issues with horizontal scaling and ensure consistent behavior across multiple server instances. Additionally, the input component in the admin panel and plugins has been modularized into smaller components to improve maintainability. The update also highlights the importance of the upcoming Upload Plugin, which emerged as a highly requested feature, with plans for a future GraphQL Plugin. The Strapi team encourages feedback from users and emphasizes its commitment to open-source development and community engagement, as evidenced by a detailed migration guide for users upgrading from the previous version.