We’re excited to announce major updates to all our Filestack SDKs. These updates ensure our tools work seamlessly with the latest versions of React, Angular, iOS, and JavaScript platforms. The improvements focus on performance, compatibility, and new features to make your development experience better. If you’re building apps with Filestack, these updates will help you stay current with modern development practices.
What’s New
We’ve updated all our SDKs to work with the newest versions of popular development platforms:
- React SDK: Now supports React 19
- Angular SDK: Now supports Angular 18
- iOS SDK: Now supports iOS 18
- JavaScript SDK: Integrated with Sentry 8 (@sentry/minimal v7.x)
React SDK Improvements
The React SDK now fully supports React 19, bringing several key benefits:
- Faster Performance: React 19’s improved rendering and state management make your apps run smoother
- Powerful New Hooks: Take advantage of useTransition, useOptimisticUpdate, and useFormStatus
- Better Ref Handling: Pass refs directly to child components
- Document Metadata API: Set metadata right in your components
We’ve also updated the xml2js and WS packages to their latest versions for better security and functionality.
To update your Filestack React SDK, run the following command:
npm update filestack-reactIf new to Filestack, follow the React SDK documentation to get started.
Angular SDK – Fully Compatible with Angular 18
Our Angular SDK now works perfectly with Angular 18, offering:
- Speed Improvements: Faster load times and smoother interactions
- Better TypeScript Support: Catch errors earlier with improved type checking
- Standalone Components: Create components without extra module declarations
- Developer-Friendly Tools: Enjoy better debugging and development features
We’ve also updated multiple dependency packages for enhanced security and stability.
Additionally, this SDK upgrade includes updates to the webpack-dev-middleware, tough-cookie, tar, request, socks, express, dot-prop, Braces, follow-redirects, fast-xml-parser, /cdnjs-cdn-data/node_modules/semver, and trim-newlines packages to their latest version.
Moreover, we replaced the Lodash templating package with a similar package that is maintained more frequently.
To update your Filestack Angular SDK, run the following command:
npm update filestack-js
npm update @filestack/angularIf new to Filestack, follow the Angular SDK documentation to get started.
iOS SDK – Now Supporting iOS 18
The iOS SDK now supports iOS 18, enabling developers to create more innovative and feature-rich applications for Apple’s mobile platform.
How to Update the SDK
- CocoaPods: Update your Podfile to specify the latest version of the Filestack SDK, then run pod install in your terminal.
- Swift Package Manager: Update the package version directly in Xcode.
Testing After the Update
After updating the SDK, thoroughly test your application to ensure everything works smoothly with the new version.
Updating to the latest iOS SDK version is typically beneficial for maintaining compatibility and taking advantage of improvements and new features.
JavaScript SDK – Improved Sentry Integration
Filestack’s JavaScript SDK integrates with Sentry, a leading platform for real-time error tracking and performance monitoring. This integration helps developers quickly identify and resolve issues in their applications.
In this release, we’ve upgraded the @sentry/minimal package to version 7.x. This removes any conflicts with other libraries and allows developers to benefit from the latest Sentry features.
The Sentry integration provides developers with valuable insights into their application’s performance. It helps them quickly pinpoint and address any errors or issues that may arise. By leveraging Sentry’s powerful tools, developers can improve the overall quality and reliability of their Filestack-powered applications.
We encourage all users to take advantage of this Sentry integration to enhance their development workflows and deliver exceptional experiences to their end-users. To benefit from these enhancements, simply update your Filestack JavaScript SDK:
npm update filestack-jsEmbracing the Future of File Management
These updates align with current frameworks, helping developers build efficient, reliable, and feature-rich apps more easily. These enhancements demonstrate our ongoing dedication to providing a seamless file management experience that enables developers to focus on their core business objectives. We encourage all Filestack users to explore these new capabilities and leverage them to drive their digital transformation initiatives forward.
Technical Questions
If you have a technical question, you can check whether we have already answered it. If not, don’t hesitate to contact us for personalized assistance from the Filestack team.
Why These Updates Matter
These updates ensure your apps remain compatible with the latest platform versions. By updating now, you’ll get:
- Better performance
- New features
- Improved security
- Smoother development experience
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Filestack’s powerful APIs enable customers to quickly and effortlessly manage all their file-related needs. Backed by a scalable infrastructure, Filestack powers billions of uploads, transformations, and downloads every month, delivering exceptional performance to users worldwide.
If you’re new to Filestack, we encourage you to sign up for a free account and explore our comprehensive documentation to get started. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional support and ensuring your success with our platform. We’re excited to see the innovative solutions you’ll build using Filestack’s powerful file management capabilities. Together, let’s embrace the future of file management and drive your digital transformation initiatives forward.
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