Merge pull request #377 from apache/7.0.0-M5-blog-post

Initial draft for 7.0.0-M5 Blog Post

Author: jamesfredley

buildSrc/src/main/groovy/org/grails/gradle/RenderSiteTask.groovy

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 package org.grails.gradle
 
 import edu.umd.cs.findbugs.annotations.Nullable
+import groovy.transform.CompileDynamic
 import groovy.transform.CompileStatic
 import org.grails.ContentAndMetadata
 import org.grails.Page
@@ -20,6 +21,7 @@ import org.gradle.api.tasks.InputDirectory
 import org.gradle.api.tasks.OutputDirectory
 import org.gradle.api.tasks.TaskAction
 import static groovy.io.FileType.FILES
+import groovy.time.TimeCategory
 
 import javax.annotation.Nonnull
 import javax.validation.constraints.NotNull
@@ -277,10 +279,22 @@ class RenderSiteTask extends DefaultTask {
         BlogTask.MMMM_D_YYYY.format(BlogTask.parseDate(date))
     }
 
+    @CompileDynamic
+    static String formatDateMinus6Months(String date) {
+        use(TimeCategory) {
+            BlogTask.MMMM_D_YYYY.format(BlogTask.parseDate(date) - 6.months)
+        }
+    }
+
+    static String URLEncode(String date) {
+        URLEncoder.encode(date, "UTF-8")
+    }
+
     static String replaceLineWithMetadata(String line, Map<String, String> metadata) {
         Map<String, String> m = new HashMap<>(metadata)
         if (m.containsKey('date')) {
             m['date'] = formatDate(m['date'])
+            m['6MonthsBackForGitHub'] = '?from=' + URLEncode(formatDateMinus6Months(m['date'])) + '&to=' + URLEncode(formatDate(m['date']))
         }
         for (String metadataKey : m.keySet()) {
             if (line.contains("[%${metadataKey}]".toString())) {

posts/2025-06-10-grails-7-m4.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Apache Grails (Incubating) 7.0.0-M4 - Release Announcement
 date: June 10, 2025
-description: The Apache Grails (incubating) community is pleased to announce is excited to announce the Milestone 4 release of Grails Framework 7!
+description: The Apache Grails (incubating) community is excited to announce the Milestone 4 release of Grails Framework 7!
 author: James Fredley
 image: grails-blog-index-3.png
 ---

posts/2025-07-15-grails-7-m5.md

@@ -0,0 +1,252 @@
+---
+version: 7.0.0-M5
+priorVersion: 7.0.0-M4
+title: Apache Grails (Incubating) [%version] - Release Announcement
+date: June 15, 2025
+description: The Apache Grails (incubating) community is excited to announce the Milestone [%version] release of the Grails Framework!
+author: James Fredley
+image: grails-blog-index-3.png
+
+---
+
+# [%title]
+
+[%author]
+
+[%date]
+
+[%description] \
+We encourage you to try this pre-release version and provide your feedback [here](https://github.com/apache/grails-core/issues).
+
+## Download Source Code and Binary Distributions
+
+[Apache Grails Downloads](/download.html)
+
+## What's Changed
+For changes made in Grails 7 prior to [%version], check out the following blog posts: 
+* [Grails 7.0.0-M1](/blog/2024-12-23-grails-7-m1.html)
+* [Grails 7.0.0-M3](/blog/2025-03-05-grails-7-m3.html)
+* [Grails 7.0.0-M4](/blog/2025-06-10-grails-7-m4.html)
+
+### [%version] Changes:
+* Add permissions to release environments by @jdaugherty in #14795
+* Force update asf.yaml by @jdaugherty in #14796
+* explicitly add jdaugherty as approver by @jdaugherty in #14797
+* back to snapshot by @jdaugherty in #14800
+* Add add-license scripts for .raw, .java and .groovy by @jamesfredley in #14794
+* Fixes found as part of the second attempt at M2 by @jdaugherty in #14782
+* Verify build explanation and minor fix by @sbglasius in #14781
+* initial attempt at GitHub -> Mailing List notifications by @jamesfredley in #14784
+* Update Geb documentation changes in Breaking Changes Section by @jamesfredley in #14793
+* Update grails-forge - google cloud run deploy documentation by @jamesfredley in #14803
+* Unnest the snapshot zip uploaded to workflow results by @jamesfredley in #14808
+* Gradle deprecations by @jdaugherty in #14805
+* Update grails-static-website section on RELEASE.md by @jamesfredley in #14807
+* Support specifying the publication name so that gradle plugins can be published by @jdaugherty in #14812
+* Use developmentOnly Gradle configuration scope for webjars by @jamesfredley in #14811
+* Rework mainClass gradle find logic by @jdaugherty in #14816
+* fix: #14818 - ensure plugin is the base for web-plugin by @jdaugherty in #14819
+* Fixing Issue #14173 – Update grails Command Documentation for Grails 7 by @irllyliketoast in #14809
+* Update to new asset pipeline coordinates by @jdaugherty in #14813
+* fix: update grails-docs coords in GrailsDocGradlePlugin by @matrei in #14826
+* Support not adding components from the grails publish plugin by @jdaugherty in #14827
+* fix: scope webjars as testAndDevelopmentOnly by @jamesfredley in #14829
+* Update to Spring Boot 3.5.3 which uses Groovy 4.0.27 by @jamesfredley in #14824
+* database-migration mapped to grails-data-hibernate5-dbmigration by @jamesfredley in #14831
+* #14832 - support findMainTask caching with plugins & boot tasks in the task graph by @jdaugherty in #14833
+* Add Documentation: Tomcat 10.1.42 multipart/form-data part count and header size limit by @jamesfredley in #14838
+* chore(tests): move tests to the correct module by @matrei in #14839
+* Merge grails-forge into grails-core by @jdaugherty in #14836
+* Replace google analytics with Matomo, analytics.apache.org by @jamesfredley in #14842
+* Correct dependency to grails-codecs-core by @matrei in #14844
+* chore: update to 5.0.12 for the asset pipeline by @jdaugherty in #14879
+* Fix spelling by @jdaugherty in #14881
+* fix: #14854 - remove duplicate repo definition (restricted contains maven central) by @jdaugherty in #14882
+* chore: #14779 - add better instructions on how to build & use the source distribution by @jdaugherty in #14880
+* chore: #14877 - add DISCLAIMER, LICENSE, & NOTICE files to jar files by @jdaugherty in #14878
+* Various Cleanup prior to Sitemesh 2 revert by @jdaugherty in #14876
+* fix: #14090 - fix baseUrl returning the wrong result when forwardPort is null by @jdaugherty in #14884
+* Revert to Sitemesh 2 for Grails 7 by @jdaugherty in #14875
+* Issue #14748 - upgrade notes for gradle plugin / task changes by @jdaugherty in #14883
+* #14316 Use local repo commands instead of the github api for Release Drop Down population by @JudeRV in #14834
+
+Full Changelog: [v[%priorVersion]...v[%version]](https://github.com/apache/grails-core/compare/v[%priorVersion]...v[%version])
+
+Upgrade instructions are available in the [documentation](https://docs.grails.org/[%version]/guide/single.html#upgrading60x). 
+
+## Dependency Upgrades
+In this release, we've upgraded several dependency versions, including but not limited to the following:
+
+* Asset Pipeline 5.0.12 (now cloud.wondrify.asset-pipeline)
+* Groovy 4.0.27
+* Spring Framework 6.2.8
+* Spring Boot 3.5.3
+* Gradle 8.14.2
+* See all in the [grails-bom](https://docs.grails.org/[%version]/ref/Versions/Grails%20BOM.html).
+
+## Generating a new Grails [%version] application with Grails Forge
+Try out Grails today by visiting our online application generator [Grails Forge](https://start.grails.org/).  This is the quickest and the recommended way to get started with Grails.
+
+After installing the JetBrains' IntelliJ IDEA [Grails Plugin](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/18504-grails), the Grails Application Forge will also be available under New Project in IntelliJ IDEA. 
+
+Within your newly generated project you can access the Grails CLIs with the grails wrapper
+
+See [Types of CLI](https://docs.grails.org/[%version]/guide/gettingStarted.html#downloadingAndInstalling) for details on each CLI
+
+grail-shell-cli
+
+```shell
+grailsw
+```
+
+grails-forge-cli
+
+```shell
+grailsw -t forge
+```
+
+## Installing Grails CLIs [%version] with SDKMan
+Alternatively, you can quickly install Grails [%version] CLIs (grails-shell-cli and grails-forge-cli) using [SDKMan](https://sdkman.io/).
+
+See [Types of CLI](https://docs.grails.org/[%version]/guide/gettingStarted.html#downloadingAndInstalling) for details on each CLI
+
+1. If you don't have SDKMan installed, follow the instructions at [SDKMan Installation Guide](https://sdkman.io/install/)
+   to set it up.
+2. Once SDKMan is installed, open your terminal and run the following command to install Grails [%version]:
+
+    ```shell
+    sdk install grails [%version]
+    ```
+
+3. You're all set! To verify the installation, run:
+
+    ```shell
+    grails --version
+    ```
+
+The Grails Shell CLI can be accessed as:
+
+```shell
+grails
+``` 
+or
+```shell
+grails-shell-cli
+```
+The Grails Forge CLI can be accessed as:
+```shell
+grails -t forge
+```
+or
+```shell
+grails-forge-cli
+```    
+
+## Upgrading Your Existing Applications to Grails [%version]
+If you already have a Grails application and want to upgrade to the latest version, follow these steps:
+
+1. Open the project in your favorite IDE (preferably JetBrains' IntelliJ IDEA).
+2. Update your application's `gradle.properties` file to specify Grails [%version] as the desired version.
+
+    ```properties
+    grailsVersion=[%version]
+    ```
+
+3. Make any necessary adjustments to your application code, configuration, and dependencies to ensure compatibility with
+   the new version. [See Upgrade Guide](https://docs.grails.org/[%version]/guide/single.html#upgrading60x)
+
+Normally, Grails Core dependencies are automatically updated using the Grails Bill of Materials (BOM). However, if you
+have specific versions defined in your build configuration, you may need to manually update them to align with
+Grails [%version].
+
+By following these steps, you should be able to transition your existing Grails application to Grails [%version].
+
+### Exploring Alternative Approaches
+If manual dependency updates seem daunting, or you want a more streamlined approach, consider the following alternatives:
+
+#### 1. Use Grails Forge Website
+Visit [Grails Forge](https://start.grails.org) and generate a new Grails application with Grails [%version]. Compare the
+versions in the newly generated application with your existing one to identify any discrepancies. This can serve as a
+reference point for your update.
+
+#### 2. Automated Dependency Update Bots
+Configure automated dependency update bots like [Renovate](https://docs.renovatebot.com/) or
+[Dependabot](https://dependabot.com/) with your source control platform (e.g., GitHub). These bots can automatically
+detect and update outdated dependencies in your project, including Grails dependencies, saving you time and effort in
+manual updates.
+
+With these steps and alternative approaches, you should be well on your way to enjoying the exciting features and
+improvements in Grails [%version].
+
+## Why should you try out Grails [%version]?
+* Help us test this major upgrade of the Grails Framework and provide feedback.
+* Be ready for when Grails 7 is released.
+
+## Grails 7 Release Schedule
+* We will continue to work on [updating and fixing issues](https://github.com/orgs/apache/projects/487) over the next few
+  weeks.
+* Based on feedback, an Apache Grails RC release is targeted for July/August 2025.
+
+## Apache Grails Mailing Lists
+### Users Mailing List
+The users mailing list will be a General purpose list for questions and discussion about Grails.\
+**Web Archive:** [https://lists.apache.org/[email protected]](https://lists.apache.org/[email protected]) \
+**Subscribe:** Send a blank email to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
+
+### Dev Mailing List
+The dev mailing list is focused on the framework implementation and its evolution. \
+**Web Archive:** [https://lists.apache.org/[email protected]](https://lists.apache.org/[email protected]) \
+**Subscribe:** Send a blank email to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
+
+When participating in mailing lists, you should never include any personally identifiable information (PII) like
+your address, phone number or email address, as all messages sent to these lists are publicly accessible and archived,
+meaning anyone can view your information. Make sure your email client does not add your signature with these items.
+
+## Thank you!
+A huge thank you to our amazing community for supporting the Grails Framework over the past 19 years! We’re excited for
+the future and grateful for the opportunity to continue innovating and pushing Grails forward together.
+
+## Contributors
+We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the contributors who made Grails [%version] possible. \
+Special thanks to:
+
+* [James Daugherty](https://github.com/jdaugherty)
+* [James Fredley](https://github.com/jamesfredley)
+* [Mattias Reichel](https://github.com/matrei)
+* [Scott Murphy](https://github.com/codeconsole)
+* [Brian Koehmstedt](https://github.com/bkoehm)
+* [Søren Berg Glasius](https://github.com/sbglasius)
+* [Paul King](https://github.com/paulk-asert)
+* [Jonas Pammer](https://github.com/JonasPammer)
+* [Gianluca Sartori](https://github.com/gsartori)
+* [David Estes](https://github.com/davydotcom)
+* [Michael Yan](https://github.com/rainboyan)
+* [Jude Vargas](https://github.com/JudeRV)
+* [Thomas Rasmussen](https://github.com/dauer)
+* [Laura Estremera](https://github.com/irllyliketoast)
+* [Andrew Herring](https://github.com/dreewh)
+* [Yasuharu Nakano](https://github.com/nobeans)
+* [Aaron Mondelblatt](https://github.com/amondel2)
+* [Arjang Chinichian](https://github.com/arjangch)
+* [Felix Scheinost](https://github.com/felixscheinost)
+* [gandharvas](https://github.com/gandharvas)
+* [zyro](https://github.com/zyro23)
+
+Recent Contributors by Project:
+
+* [grails-core](https://github.com/apache/grails-core/graphs/contributors[%6MonthsBackForGitHub])
+* [grails-spring-security](https://github.com/apache/grails-spring-security/graphs/contributors[%6MonthsBackForGitHub])
+* [grails-static-website](https://github.com/apache/grails-static-website/graphs/contributors[%6MonthsBackForGitHub])
+* [grails-forge-ui](https://github.com/apache/grails-forge-ui/graphs/contributors[%6MonthsBackForGitHub])
+* [grails-quartz](https://github.com/apache/grails-quartz/graphs/contributors[%6MonthsBackForGitHub])
+* [grails-gradle-publish](https://github.com/apache/incubator-grails-gradle-publish/graphs/contributors[%6MonthsBackForGitHub])
+* [grails-redis](https://github.com/apache/grails-redis/graphs/contributors[%6MonthsBackForGitHub])
+* [grails-github-actions](https://github.com/apache/grails-github-actions/graphs/contributors[%6MonthsBackForGitHub])
+
+[Combined Commit List](https://github.com/search?q=repo%3Aapache%2Fgrails-core+repo%3Aapache%2Fgrails-spring-security+repo%3Aapache%2Fgrails-static-website+repo%3Aapache%2Fgrails-forge-ui+repo%3Aapache%2Fgrails-quartz+repo%3Aapache%2Fincubator-grails-gradle-publish+repo%3Agrails-redis+repo%3Agrails-github-actions+is%3Apublic&type=commits&s=committer-date&o=desc)
+
+Their dedication and hard work have significantly contributed to the release of Grails [%version].
+
+Join the [Grails Slack Community](https://grails.slack.com), share your feedback, and contribute to making Grails Framework even better in
+the future. Happy coding!
+