HYVÄ Themes Releases: 1.3.6 & 1.3.7 – What’s New

Well, we have good news for all Magento store owners. Yay, Hyvä Themes has released versions 1.3.6 and 1.3.7!

Highlights of the Releases

These updates bring significant performance improvements, new features, and compatibility enhancements for Magento stores.

Key Features of HYVÄ Themes 1.3.6 & 1.3.7

1. Alpine.js Deferral
   
   Use Alpine.js components only when needed. This deferred loading speeds up the initial page load, providing a fast experience from the first click.

2. Smarter JavaScript Usage
   
   This update introduces a "conditional dependency" method to reduce unnecessary JavaScript, simplify loading, and make your Hyvä Theme store leaner and faster.

3. Instant Page Transitions (Experimental)
   
   Leveraging the new Pre-rendering Speculation Rules API (available in Chrome & Edge), this feature offers predictive loading for smoother user experiences. This can be activated via Hyvä system settings.

4. Reduced AJAX Calls
   
   By not setting customer data through AJAX for new visitors, the initial page response time is faster, conserving server resources and improving speed for everyone.

5. Smaller Stylesheets
   
   TailwindCSS v3.4.1 brings improvements and bug fixes, resulting in slimmer stylesheet sizes and quicker load times.

Additional Enhancements and Fixes

• General Bug Fixes and Improvements
  
  These updates ensure a more stable and reliable experience.

• Magento 2.4.7 Compatibility (1.3.7 only)
  
  Full support for the latest Magento version ensures seamless integration and smooth transitions between different major versions.

• Increased Security
  
  A potential security vulnerability related to customer login via AJAX endpoint was proactively fixed, enhancing store security.

Official Documentation

• Hyvä Themes 1.3.6 & 1.3.7 Release Notes
• Upgrade Notes – 1.3.6
• Upgrade Notes – 1.3.7
• Changelog – Default Theme
• Changelog – Theme Module

Upgrade Now to See the Difference

We encourage you to upgrade your existing theme to experience the performance gains and new functionalities introduced in Hyvä Themes 1.3.6 & 1.3.7. Hyvä Themes 1.3.X helps you build high-performing and secure Magento stores that rank higher in search results, convert better, and provide a delightful experience for your customers.

Start now and feel the Hyvä difference! Let Ignitiv, your trusted Magento development partner, handle the complex Hyvä integration and boost your store's speed and conversions with our specialized Magento Development Services.