The Joomla! team has about 1 million good reasons to be smiling about the Joomla! 1.5. In its current incarnation, it's had more than 1 million downloads, taking it to an unprecedented level of popularity. The new code base is almost an entire re-factor of the old code base. The user experience is still extremely slick but for developers the API is a dream. A proper framework for real PHP architects seeking the best of the best.

If you're a former Mambo User or a 1.0 series Joomla! User, 1.5 is the future of CMSs for a number of reasons. It's more powerful, more flexible, more secure, and intuitive. Our developers and interface designers have worked countless hours to make this the most exciting release in the content management system sphere.

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The Joomla Project has assembled a top-notch team of experts to form the new Joomla Security Strike Team. This new team will solely focus on investigating and resolving security issues. Instead of working in relative secrecy, the JSST will have a strong public-facing presence at the new Joomla Security Center.

The new Joomla Community Portal is now online. The Joomla Community Portal is a new web site for the Joomla community. There you will find a constant source of information about the activities powering the Joomla Project, learn about Joomla Events worldwide, and see if there is a Joomla User Group nearby. A new, monthly Joomla Community Magazine promises an interesting overview of project activities, community accomplishments, and learning material.