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6aa3c84 feat: [#231] new blog post, released v3.0.0-alpha.12 (Jose Celano)

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  New blog post: released `v3.0.0-alpha.12`.

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+title: Released version v3.0.0-alpha.12
+slug: released-v3-0-0-alpha-12
+coverImage: /images/posts/released-v3-0-0-alpha-12/team.png
+date: 2024-08-13T14:30:38.554Z
+updated:
+excerpt: We're excited to announce the release of v3.0.0-alpha.12, marking a significant step towards our upcoming major release, v3.0.0. This release solidifies the features and prepares us for the beta phase.
+contributor: Jose Celano
+contributorSlug: jose-celano
+tags:
+  - Announcement
+  - Release
+hidden: false
+---
+
+<script>
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+<PostContainer>
+<PostTable>
+
+## Table of contents
+
+- [Hello, Torrust Community!](#hello-torrust-community)
+- [What's New in v3.0.0-alpha.12](#whats-new-in-v300-alpha12)
+- [Release Schedule](#release-schedule)
+- [How to Get Involved](#how-to-get-involved)
+- [Your Feedback Makes Us Better](#your-feedback-makes-us-better)
+- [Important Notice: Demo Availability](#important-notice-demo-availability)
+- [Acknowledgments](#acknowledgments)
+
+</PostTable>
+
+<PostBody>
+
+## **Hello, Torrust Community!**
+
+We know you’ve been eagerly anticipating the next major release of Torrust, and we’re thrilled to announce that we’re one step closer. Today, we’re excited to unveil version v3.0.0-alpha.12, a milestone that locks in the features for our upcoming major release. This alpha release is a critical step in our development cycle, and your participation in testing and feedback is more important than ever.
+
+## What's New in v3.0.0-alpha.12
+
+In this release, we've focused on stabilizing the new features and refining the performance of Torrust. We’ve made several improvements under the hood that pave the way for a smoother user experience and better scalability. Here’s a quick rundown of what you can expect:
+
+- **New features:** Permanent tracker keys and allow to upload pre-generated keys. That would help users who want to migrate to the Torrust Tracker without affecting their active users.
+- **Improved configuration:** Configuration has been changed in both the Tracker and Index to make it clearer. Error messages have also been improved to help administrators to fix configuration errors.
+- **Security Updates**.
+- **UI/UX Refinements:** Minor tweaks and fixes to the user interface, enhancing usability and user experience.
+
+The live demo is always updated to the latest version. We encourage you to explore it, try out the new features, and share your thoughts.
+
+<Callout type="info">
+
+Live demo: <http://index.torrust-demo.com>
+
+</Callout>
+
+## Release Schedule
+
+The journey to our major release continues, and here’s our roadmap:
+
+| Milestone         | Target Date | Version        |
+| ----------------- | ----------- | -------------- |
+| Feature Freeze    | 15/08/2024  | 3.0.0-alpha.12 |
+| Code Freeze       | 15/08/2024  |                |
+| Beta Release      | 31/08/2024  | 3.0.0-beta     |
+| Release Candidate | 15/09/2024  | 3.0.0-rc.1     |
+| Final Release     | 30/09/2024  | 3.0.0          |
+
+## How to Get Involved
+
+Your feedback is invaluable to us. As we move towards the beta phase, we invite you to download this alpha release, test it extensively, and report any issues or suggestions you may have. Here’s how you can contribute:
+
+- Testing: Download the alpha release and run it in your environment.
+- Reporting Bugs: If you encounter any issues, please report them through our issue tracker.
+
+## Your Feedback Makes Us Better
+
+We would like the community to participate in testing this release and give us feedback.
+
+After releasing the final version 3.0.0 we want to open discussions for the roadmap. We want you to propose features to help us continue building even better tools and allow people to make use of the BitTorrent ecosystem.
+
+Got ideas? Suggestions for improvement? Join the [discussion](https://github.com/torrust/torrust-index-gui/discussions) on our GitHub repo's discussion section. Your thoughts and proposals are a key part of our collaborative development process. Let's brainstorm together to make Torrust even better.
+
+## Important Notice: Demo Availability
+
+<Callout type="info">
+
+Please be aware that the demo is subject to downtime or resets. As a beta version, it's part of our testing process. Any data you add may be lost during these periods. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we fine-tune the platform.
+
+</Callout>
+
+## Acknowledgments
+
+We want to extend our deepest thanks to all the contributors who have tirelessly tested and provided feedback on this release. Your insights have been crucial in getting us this far, and we look forward to continuing this journey together.
+
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