Progress report: June 2025

We're happy to tell you what we've been cooking for the past 8+ months... is finally getting out of the oven. Our next version has gone...

We're happy to tell you what we've been cooking for the past 8+ months... is finally getting out of the oven. Our next version has gone from alpha to private beta - and you can join our beta testing program RIGHT NOW.

Backpack v7 - Now in Private Beta

Right now:

• The major breaking changes are finished. ✅
• Some of the biggest new features are added. ✅
• We've opened our beta for a few people to try it. ✅
• Our docs and demo show what's new. ✅

In other words... we're ready for the most eager of you to give it a look! If you use & like Backpack - we're interested in your opinion. Please see what Backpack v7 brings and join our private beta program.

What's next?

Over the next few weeks, we will open up the beta to more people. Depending on feedback, we expect to be able to finish it off, polish the upgrade guide and launch Backpack v7 by... 🥁🥁🥁 the end of July 🎉🎉🎉

So if you want to influence Backpack v7 before it's out... this is the time to try it and give feedback.

Content

We've published two new articles this month:

• Five ways to improve Laravel CRUD performance - by Pankaj Ramesh Vasnani
• Laravel Observers - The Cleanest Way to Handle Model Events - by Karan Datwani
• Backpack v7 Public Beta - Coming soon - by Cristian Tabacitu

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That’s it for June. Thanks again for using Backpack, supporting the project, and helping us make it better every month. Can't wait to get your feedback on Backpack v7.

Until next time,
Tabacitu & The Backpack Team