We’re half way through the year! Here’s what you might’ve missed… 👀

Meteor Monthly Newsletter We have a few things to cover in this month’s newsletter - from the latest beta version of Meteor, our new CEO, Meteor events, giveaways and much more. Let's get right into it, shall we? Meteor 2.8 Beta Version Last month, we introduced Meteor 2.8 beta.0 and now you can update to Meteor 2.8 beta.5. Below is a summary of the highlights of this version. - New Mongo Package Async API. - Updated MongoDB driver to 4.9 - Update Cordova Android to 10.1.2 - Upgrade Node to v14.20.0 - Docs improvements and bug fixes - Update skeletons We’re one step closer to releasing the recommended version so stay tuned! You can keep track of updates by clicking [here](. You can also update your app with meteor update --release 2.8-beta.5. New Meteor CEO This news has been in the works for quite some time. After Filipe Névola left in April, Fred Arantes volunteered and was given permission to take over as CEO. Fred has been working hard behind the scenes to bring on dedicated resources to work on the Meteor open source team and build bridges with the developer community through new initiatives like the Ambassador program. We hope you will welcome him to this role, and help him make Meteor the best framework for building software fast. Feel free to read the formal announcement [here](. Hackathon: Last Day to Register & Giveaway As you may or may not be aware, our annual Meteor Hackathon is almost approaching! From September 23rd through September 30th, 2022, one of Meteor's most important events will take place. A gentle reminder, there are no boundaries on the topic of interest you might choose, however, keep in mind that we will assess your app based on a few parameters and how impactful your project is. Registration expires today (September 1st) but you can still join our giveaway [here]( Also, you can read this [article]( on why you should attend our hackathon by Jan Kuster. You can also discover more about this year's hackathon and the prizes we'll be awarding by clicking [here](. Meteor Impact Another important event that is coming up and the biggest virtual conference will take place this year on October 13th and 14th, 2022. Don't miss our year's largest community gathering! Meteor Impact was a huge success last year, with over 490 participants and 40 speakers. The event lasted two days and was attended by community members from all around the globe. By clicking [here]( you may sign up, register for a presentation, or learn more about it. In Case You Missed It You’ll find more links, content, and resources below regarding Meteor. Zodern:relay - This is a new package by Zodern for typesafe Meteor methods and publications. It allows you to write schemas for methods and publications easily. Click [here]( to learn more. Microservices with Meteor - If you missed our last meetup with Jan Kuster on Microservices, you can read more about it in this article [here](. There is also a repo that includes all the article’s code. Azumuta Case Study - We’re excited to share another case study and this time, it’s about Azumuta! Azumuta digitizes shop floor operations & eliminates paperwork with an integrated SaaS platform and mobile app built with Meteor. Read their whole story [here](. Hiring: Marketing Specialist - Our team is looking for a Marketing Specialist to help us double our reach on social media, spread more awareness about the Meteor.js framework, and grow our community of awesome developers. This person will also be responsible for all things marketing for the open-source side. Apply [here]( if you’re interested or know someone who is! Have questions? Reach out to our support directly at support@meteor.com, or visit the Meteor forum to chat with Meteor experts & like-minded developers. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [Website](meteor.com) Copyright © 2022 Meteor Software, All rights reserved. Because you have an account at Meteor Software Our mailing address is: Meteor Software 101-524 Yates StVictoria, BC V8W 1K8 Canada [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.