Next up on MyBB, and the first new 1.4 feature to be revealed on my blog, is…
Drum roll please

Plugin Version Checking!

Yep, the new ACP now has a way of checking updating for plugins. It will connect to the MyBB Mods server and returns a list of plugins that need updating.

How is works?

1. GUIDs (globally unique identifiers) are assigned to a plugin after it is submitted. Authors have the option to update their plugin with the option of adding the GUID to their plugin.
2. A list of plugins with GUIDs in the plugin directory and sent to the MyBB Mods Server
3. MyBB Mods validates that list and sends back a list of plugins which includes the latest version number and download URL for each of the installed plugins
4. The MyBB admin CP checks to see the list and compares the versions of plugins you have with the latest versions returned by the server

In an effort partly driven to keep this blog at least 5% active I am trying to blog a little more. Here I will be talking about MyBB’s very own “Sexiest Developer“! Which of course, as you all know, is me!

Recently, it came to my attention that the next contest for MyBB Fans didn’t have enough prizes in the case that the date was guessed before the MyBB 1.4 beta starts. I gladly came to the rescue! I am a prize… Well, Sort of.

The prizes listed above will be increased if and only if the winner submitted the winning guess before the MyBB 1.4 beta program starts. In this case, the winner will have the choice of ONE of these prizes:

• $20USD via PayPal and an additional $10USD and a signed photo of Tikitiki, the “sexiest developer” by mail
• One 3-Year new domain registration (choice of .com, .net, .org, .info, .co.uk)
• Three 1-Year new domain registrations (choice of .com, .net, .org, .info, .co.uk)
• One 2-Year, and One 1-year new domain registrations (choice of .com, .net, .org, .info, .co.uk)

These will be accompanied by a 2-year premium membership and one or two email addresses (winner’s choice).

Of course the team loved the idea and were jealous that they weren’t eligible for the prize. Some even thought about quiting if I didn’t send them their own personal copy! I know I’m just soo irresistible huh!
And once again Tikitiki saves the day