Released around May 2020, this specific build focuses on stability and early feature testing for what was then the next major generation of the Mac-based website builder. Key Features and Changes
While this was an early alpha version, it laid the groundwork for several modern improvements seen in the current line:
This developmental track began the process of upgrading core libraries like cURL , OpenSSL , and libssh2 to improve SFTP stability and publishing speeds. RapidWeaver 9.0 (21040b) alpha
Continues the traditional workflow compatible with existing stacks and themes.
As an alpha build, its primary purpose was internal testing to resolve crashes and improve compatibility with upcoming macOS releases (such as macOS Sequoia and Tahoe in later iterations). Context: The "Classic" vs. "Elements" Shift Released around May 2020, this specific build focuses
The was a pivotal build in the evolution of the software, serving as a developmental bridge between the legacy RapidWeaver series and what eventually became RapidWeaver Classic .
The alpha phase introduced early versions of features like Auto Save and the option to set "New pages as Draft" by default. As an alpha build, its primary purpose was
A modern, WYSIWYG builder that moves away from the legacy engine to offer a more fluid design experience. Important Warning Releases · ArweaveTeam/arweave - GitHub