Posted by lorlarz2 on July 31, 2012 at 11:23pm
Is there ever any problems with NOT updating modules when none of them are associated with any security problems? I always immediately update modules where there is a security issue, but I otherwise DO NOT update modules otherwise. Could this ever be a problem????
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module updating
I have tried to keep up with updates, one of the values I have with hosting at Advantage Labs is relying on them as a reference for those I need. And they usually provide me builds for my clients with the latest vetted modules with core versions. I would think that newer versions of core probably require newer versions of modules or if you're updating a module, it may have other dependencies -- Also, it is good to check the documentation and the amount of people who have downloaded the particular module.
Don't know if this is a good answer - just the way I think.
maryann king
http://www.emkayandco.com
Your response RE: dependencies seems a noteworthy concern
Your response RE: dependencies seems a noteworthy concern
But: Would Drupal.org let a person update a module for security reasons and
not force an update of modules on which it is dependent, if such updates of the
other modules were really necessary? This is a counter-question that comes to mind.
Here's why I do not rush non-critical updates:
I have had some trouble because of doing updates: One example: a new version of
webform made existing webforms not work and they had to be redone.
Perhaps for problems you haven't discovered yet
It depends, of course, but often non-security updates are addressing other problems that have been identified in a module - really, the only two reasons to update a module that I can imagine would be to a) add features or b) fix bugs. If you look at the release notes for each update, you'll see what's been deemed noteworthy to include in the update. I feel confident in saying pretty much every update includes at least one bug fix that might bite you later, even if you haven't noticed it already.
I have noticed that I am only 1 version behind
On the non-critical (non-security issues) modules I have not updated, I am only one minor version behind. Perhaps, I should provide the list, so you and others could perhaps spot especially important updates HIGHLY recommended (at least):
Ajax 6.x-1.14Recommended version: 6.x-1.15 (2012-Jan-21) DownloadRelease notes
Includes: Ajax, Ajax plugin - captcha, Ajax plugin - comment, Ajax plugin - webform, Ajax ui
Update available
Amazon Module 6.x-1.3Recommended version: 6.x-1.4 (2011-Nov-24) DownloadRelease notes
Includes: Amazon API, Amazon field
CKEditor - WYSIWYG HTML editor 6.x-1.10Recommended version: 6.x-1.11 (2012-Mar-30) DownloadRelease notes
Includes: CKEditor
Update available
Computed Field 6.x-1.0-beta5Recommended version: 6.x-1.0 (2012-Feb-15) DownloadRelease notes
Includes: Computed Field
Date 6.x-2.8Recommended version: 6.x-2.9 (2012-Apr-27) DownloadRelease notes
Includes: Date, Date API, Date Locale, Date Popup, Date Timezone, Date Tools
Forum Access 6.x-1.7Recommended version: 6.x-1.8 (2012-May-04) DownloadRelease notes
Includes: Forum Access
Global Redirect 6.x-1.4Recommended version: 6.x-1.5 (2012-Jun-15) DownloadRelease notes
Includes: Global Redirect
ImageCache 6.x-2.0-beta12Recommended version: 6.x-2.0-rc1 (2012-May-22) DownloadRelease notes
Includes: ImageCache
IMCE 6.x-2.2Recommended version: 6.x-2.3 (2011-Oct-20) DownloadRelease notes
Includes: IMCE
Update available
Install Profile API 6.x-2.1Recommended version: 6.x-2.2 (2012-Feb-23) DownloadRelease notes
Includes: Install Profile API
Options Element 6.x-1.4Recommended version: 6.x-1.7 (2012-Mar-17) DownloadRelease notes
Includes: Options element
Page Title 6.x-2.5Recommended version: 6.x-2.7 (2012-May-09) DownloadRelease notes
Includes: Page Title, Page Title Views SimpleTest
Pathauto 6.x-1.5Recommended version: 6.x-1.6 (2011-Oct-31) DownloadRelease notes
Also available: 6.x-2.0 (2011-Oct-31) DownloadRelease notes
Includes: Pathauto
Select (or other) 6.x-2.9Recommended version: 6.x-2.14 (2012-Jul-04) DownloadRelease notes
Includes: Select (or other)
Token 6.x-1.16Recommended version: 6.x-1.18 (2011-Nov-03) DownloadRelease notes
Includes: Token, Token actions
Webform 6.x-3.17Recommended version: 6.x-3.18 (2012-May-13) DownloadRelease notes
Includes: Webform
Any recommended ORDER when doing the updates??
I guess another question (and you will likely tell me to look at dependencies) is securing some advice on the order in which to do the updates. Perhaps, I answered my own question, but must one concern oneself with dependencies in figuring out the order to do updates OR is it ok not to??
P.S. I have also not updated 6.24 core to 6.26
I have also not updated 6.24 core to 6.26. Is this especially a noteworthy oversight on my part??
Thanks for all your help