{"id":4338,"date":"2019-10-09T08:49:15","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T08:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/?p=4338"},"modified":"2026-03-13T09:49:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T09:49:52","slug":"spree-4-0-for-rails-6-released","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/spree-4-0-for-rails-6-released\/","title":{"rendered":"Spree 4.0 for Rails 6 released\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spree Commerce in 2019<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spree Commerce is the most complete and up to date E-Commerce framework with Rails 6 support, modern <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.spreecommerce.org\/api\/v2\/\">REST API V2<\/a> for any headless implementation with a <a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/tag\/react\/\">React<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/use-cases\/spree-pwa-progressive-web-application\/\">PWA frontend<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree\/spree\/issues\/9176\">GraphQL<\/a> support coming soon, <a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/storefront-api-v2-javascript-typescript-sdk-available\/\">API v2 JavaScript \/ TypeScript SDK<\/a>, newest <a href=\"https:\/\/dev-docs.spreecommerce.org\/upgrades\/upgrades\/three-dot-seven-to-four-dot-oh#move-to-bootstrap-4\">Boostrap 4<\/a> and a new customizable UX templates on the way.<\/p>\n<p>Spree also has the most up to date <a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/integrations\/\">3rd party integrations<\/a> bulletproofed by high-volume retailers. Spree integrations range from marketing automation solutions (<a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spark-solutions\/spree_mailchimp_ecommerce\">Mailchimp E-Commerce<\/a>), analytics (hundreds of integrations available through <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree-contrib\/spree_analytics_trackers\">Segment.com<\/a>), taxation (upgraded <a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/as-a-marketplace-facilitator-collect-sales-tax-for-marketplace-sellers-if-required\/\">Avalara AvaTax<\/a> extension) to payments (Stripe for online stores and <a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/stripe-connect-and-spree-commerce-for-marketplace-development-projects\/\">marketplaces<\/a>, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, <a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/let-your-customers-pay-with-afterpay-in-four-installments-interest-free\/\">AfterPay<\/a>, and many more).<\/p>\n<p>Finally, Spree has the biggest <a href=\"http:\/\/slack.spreecommerce.org\/\">community of users and developers<\/a> on Slack and the <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree\/spree\">most active community<\/a> of contributors on Github among Rails based E-Commerce frameworks.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spree 4.0 for Rails 6.0 released!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Latest Spree Commerce 4.0 introduces Rails 6 support, Address Book support, JSON-LD support. Both the Admin Panel and Storefront were upgraded to use <a href=\"https:\/\/dev-docs.spreecommerce.org\/upgrades\/upgrades\/three-dot-seven-to-four-dot-oh#move-to-bootstrap-4\">Bootstrap 4<\/a>. In the process, we\u2019ve also introduced hundreds of fixes and performance improvements both for the end-user and developer experience.<\/p>\n<p>Spree is the only open-source E-Commerce framework with a smooth <a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/use-cases\/spree-pwa-progressive-web-application\/\">PWA frontend<\/a> built on top of its <a href=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/storefront-api-v2-javascript-typescript-sdk-available\/\">API v2 JavaScript \/ TypeScript SDK<\/a>. Spree PWA is a much cheaper and more convenient alternative for a native mobile app. No need to worry about multiple operating systems, app versioning, maintenance, and updates. Just one easily managed Spree PWA frontend providing a unified experience across all mobile and desktop devices.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What the future holds<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/get-started\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4335 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/spree_commerce_new_ux_template-1024x412.jpg\" alt=\"Spree Commerce new UX RWD theme\" width=\"1024\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/spree_commerce_new_ux_template-1024x412.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/spree_commerce_new_ux_template-300x121.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/spree_commerce_new_ux_template-768x309.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/spree_commerce_new_ux_template-600x242.jpg 600w, https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/spree_commerce_new_ux_template-570x230.jpg 570w, https:\/\/spreecommerce.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/spree_commerce_new_ux_template.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The next minor releases of Spree 4 will bring a set of new customizable UX templates lowering the entry barrier for smaller retailers looking for a future-proof and scalable solution as well as new admin dashboard functionality with more sophisticated reporting. Feel free to <a href=\"\/get-started\/\">request early access<\/a> to try it out.<\/p>\n<p>For more advanced users and developers, we\u2019re working on built-in <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree\/spree\/issues\/9176\">GraphQL<\/a> support alongside the constantly improved and expanded REST API.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join the Spree community of contributors and agencies<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spree Commerce is an open-source project. We&#8217;re open to <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/spree\/spree#contributing\">contributions<\/a> and accepting new Core Team members.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re also looking for software agencies interested in building E-Commerce solutions and joining the Spree Partner Program. Among the benefits are Spree lead generation and the E-Commerce Meetup networking opportunities in your home town.<\/p>\n<p>Feel free to <a href=\"\/get-started\/\">reach out<\/a> and discuss.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Latest Spree Commerce 4.0 introduces Rails 6 support, Address Book support, JSON-LD support. Both the Admin Panel and Storefront were upgraded to utilize Bootstrap 4. 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