Hello Windows Developers,
Every iteration of ServBay stems from our pursuit of the ultimate development experience. We believe that an excellent local development environment should not only be powerful but also continuously evolve in performance, stability, and customizability. Today, we are officially releasing ServBay for Windows 1.11.1. This time, we have not only deeply refactored the underlying architecture to significantly improve core performance and stability, but we have also introduced a series of new customization features, truly putting control of the development environment back into your hands.
New Features & Product Optimizations
All-New Setup Wizard: Get Started Easily, Say Goodbye to Tedious Configuration
To ensure every new user has the smoothest initial experience, we've introduced the setup wizard, which has been highly popular on macOS. It will guide you through the initial setup of ServBay, making environment preparation easier than ever before.
- Guided Setup: From selecting common services to configuring basic parameters, the wizard provides clear, step-by-step guidance, eliminating the need to consult complex documentation.
- Pre-install Common Software: You can choose to install popular software like Python, MySQL, and Node.js during the initial setup, getting everything you need in one go.
- Personalized Environment Customization: Set up key options based on your development habits, making ServBay perfectly tailored to you from the very beginning.
Advanced Site-Level Customization: Fine-Grained Management for Every Project
Different projects have vastly different environment requirements. Version 1.11.1 gives you the ability to deeply configure individual websites, enabling project-level fine-grained management.
- Default PHP Version Support: You can now set a specific site to use the "Global Default PHP Version." This means when you switch the global PHP version in "Settings," the PHP version for these sites will automatically update, greatly simplifying version synchronization across multiple projects.
- Custom Site Configuration Files: For advanced users needing special Nginx/Apache rules, you can now directly edit the individual configuration file for each website within the ServBay interface. Whether it's complex rewrite rules, reverse proxies, or performance tuning, you can achieve it easily without manually finding and modifying underlying files.
Core Engine Refactoring: Faster, More Stable, and Smarter
To build a more solid foundation, we have completely refactored several core modules of ServBay. These behind-the-scenes efforts will bring you a noticeable leap in experience.
- Lightning-Fast Package Downloads and Installations: The new download and installation logic not only dramatically increases package retrieval speed but also enhances stability and resume capabilities in poor network conditions, making environment setup more efficient and reliable.
- Smarter PATH Environment Variable Management: The refactored PATH management logic allows you to customize the priority of the ServBay path. This effectively resolves command conflicts with other installed software (e.g., software installed via other channels vs. ServBay's built-in software), ensuring you always use the version you intend in the terminal.
Embracing the Future: Added MongoDB, Node.js 24, and PostgreSQL 18
ServBay's software stack is continuously updated to ensure you can always use the latest technologies.
- Node.js 24: Support for the latest Node.js version, allowing your projects to leverage its newest features and performance optimizations.
- PostgreSQL 18: Keeping pace with PostgreSQL's development, enabling you to adapt and test the latest version's powerful features in your local environment ahead of time.
- MongoDB: The popular NoSQL database has now been added to the ServBay software packages, providing powerful data support for your full-stack application development.
Bug Fixes
We also focus on product stability and details. In this version, we have fixed the following issues:
- Fixed a bug where changing the MySQL password failed in certain situations.
- Fixed some potential issues in the DNS management feature, improving stability.
- Fixed an issue where the Apache service failed to start after customizing the port.
- Fixed an issue where the software startup status was sometimes displayed inaccurately, causing management confusion.
- Fixed several other known bugs, further enhancing the overall performance and user experience of the application.
A Look Back at ServBay's Core Features
In addition to the new features, ServBay continues to provide a stable and user-friendly core experience:
- One-Stop Management for Multi-Language Environments: Quickly configure and manage various development languages like Java, Python, PHP, and Node.js, with exceptionally easy environment switching.
- Convenient Local Site Creation: Create local sites with one click and easily configure custom domains, greatly simplifying the local project deployment process.
- Deep Customization of Core Services: Full support for customizing parameters of core services like MySQL, Nginx, and Redis to accurately simulate production environments.
- SSL Certificate Support: Built-in SSL certificate support ensures a secure development process and easy testing of HTTPS connections.
- Ollama Integration: Easily run and manage Large Language Models (LLMs) locally, empowering your AI application development.
How to Upgrade to Version 1.11.1
We provide dedicated upgrade paths for different users:
- For New Users: Please visit our official website to download the full installation package. Website: https://www.servbay.com/download
- Upgrading from an Older Version: For a smoother upgrade experience, you can update via Settings --> Update Channel.
If you encounter any issues during use, please feel free to contact us at support@servbay.com.
Thank you for your continued attention and support for ServBay! We firmly believe that through constant refinement and innovation, ServBay will become your most capable and considerate local development partner on the Windows platform. We look forward to witnessing every step of progress with you.
What is ServBay?
ServBay is an integrated platform that includes tools and components needed for developers' daily development. It can set up a web development environment and programming languages in 3 minutes with one click, without the need for third-party dependencies like Homebrew or Docker.
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