News & Updates

How to Access an Extensions Changelog

Blackbird provides changelogs for all of its Magento 2 extensions to help you track updates, bug fixes, and new features. Here's how you can easily access the changelog for any Blackbird extension. 🔍 Step-by-Step Guide 1. Visit the Official Blackbird Website Go to the extensions' website at https://store.bird.eu. 2. Navigate to the Extension Page - Browse or search for the specific extension whose changelog you want to view. 3. Open the Extension Details Click on the extension name to go to its product page. This page contains full details about the extension including features, documentation, and version history. 4. Scroll to the Changelog Section - On the extension's product page, scroll down to find the Changelog tab or section. - Click to expand it (if it’s collapsible) and review all released versions along with descriptions of changes. 5. Alternative: Check the Documentation Some extensions may include a link to their changelog in the Documentation tab or section, especially if hosted externally (e.g., GitHub or a dedicated support portal). 📝 What’s in a Changelog? Each changelog entry typically includes: - Version number (e.g., v1.3.0) - Release date - Type of change (new feature, improvement, bug fix) - Brief description of the update 🛠 Need Help? If you can’t find the changelog or need more information about a specific version, feel free to contact us.

🛠️ How to Update a Blackbird Extension on Magento 

✅ Prerequisites Before starting, ensure: - Your store runs Magento 2.3.x or higher. - You’re comfortable using the command line. - The environment is in developer mode (or work on a staging/dev clone before production) 1. Get the Updated Version 🔁 Via Composer (Recommended) 1. Ensure you've configured your private repository/authentication as in this configuration guide. 2. Run: composer update blackbird/module-extension-name Replace module-extension-name with the correct package identifier (e.g. blackbird/monetico). 🗜️ Manual ZIP Upgrade 1. Download the new version ZIP from your Bird customer account. 2. Overwrite the existing folder at: app/code/Blackbird/ExtensionName maintaining correct structure (registration.php, etc.). 3. Ensure any dependencies listed under require (e.g., blackbird/extensions-core) are also updated accordingly. 2. Enable & Reinstall Module Once the updated code is in place, from your Magento root: bin/magento setup:upgrade Note: If new dependencies or code changes were introduced: bin/magento setup:di:compile bin/magento setup:static-content:deploy Replace Blackbird_ExtensionName with your actual module name. 3. Clear & Refresh Caches Run to prevent stale code: bin/magento cache:clean bin/magento cache:flush Confidence that the update took effect is critical. 4. Troubleshooting & Support Monitor logs for any errors: var/log/system.log var/log/exception.log ✅ Summary Updating a Blackbird extension is a matter of: 1. Fetching the new version (via Composer or ZIP upload), 2. Re-running Magento’s module enablement and upgrade commands, 3. Clearing caches, 4. Reviewing for errors. Always run tests in a development environment first and monitor logs after updating.