Reporting bugs / features
These FAQs briefly summarise key points regarding reporting Composr bugs, issues, feature requests, and general feedback to the Composr developers.
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Question | How do I report a bug in Composr? |
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Answer | Every bug, no matter how small, should be reported. You can report bugs using the Report Issue Wizard or directly through the issue tracker. There is also a link to report bugs on your Admin Zone Dashboard where the version information is located. And when clicking that link, you can view open issues specific to your version of Composr. When reporting a bug, be sure to:
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Question | How do I report a security problem? |
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Answer | Security problems must be reported privately. You can do this by marking the issue as 'Private' on the issue tracker (if you use the Report Issue Wizard, it will do that automatically when you select security-hole). Publicly disclosing security holes is irresponsible and may result in penalties. The core developer team will disclose the issue after a patch is released. |
Question | My website is experiencing performance issues. What should I do? |
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Answer | If you are experiencing performance issues, first identify the specific problem with your web host's help. Composr provides tools to manage database size, bandwidth, and disk I/O. However, high request volume or CPU usage may require server upgrades like a VPS or dedicated server. If your web host complains about resource usage, gather detailed information from them, including specific URLs causing problems and resource usage metrics. If their limits are unreasonable, consider switching web hosts. |
Question | I'm getting a lot of spam on my site. What can I do? |
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Answer | Composr offers various anti-spam measures. Refer to the Anti-spam settings tutorial for advice on configuring these settings. If you believe there's an issue with the anti-spam system itself, report it to the issue tracker. Do not report general spam incidents. |
Question | How can I get support for Composr? |
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Answer | The community forum is an excellent resource for support. Users can help each other out with various problems. However, please remember that there's no guarantee of free professional support. If you need immediate or guaranteed assistance, consider hiring a professional developer. |
Question | How do I report an emergency problem with my Composr site? |
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Answer | Emergency problems are events that have significantly and suddenly affected your website's functionality due to legitimate bugs or undocumented usability issues. To report these:
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Question | How do I make a feature suggestion for Composr? |
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Answer | You can suggest features through the tracker or the Report Issue Wizard. When making a suggestion:
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Question | How can I provide design feedback for Composr? |
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Answer | Constructive design feedback is valuable. To provide effective feedback:
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Question | What are the general courtesy guidelines for interacting with the Composr community? |
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Question | What is the Composr maintenance policy? |
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Answer | Composr follows a rolling release model. This means:
This policy allows developers to focus resources on the latest versions and encourages users to leverage the ongoing improvements. You can find the release status on the Composr maintenance status page. |