eXist-db 5.1.1 Released

This is a small hotfix release addressing a few important issues.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a NPE with XSL:FO when using Apache FOP #3126
• Fixed an issue with upgrading packages when restoring a backup #3129
• Fixed the implementation of fn:format-number #3130
• Fixed a shutdown issue when running multiple database instances #3145

Updated Libraries

• Eclipse Jetty 9.4.24.v20191120 #3124
• EXPath Pkg 1.4.2 #3131
• jline 3.13.2 #3132
  
  

Backwards Compatibility

eXist-db 5.1.1 is binary compatible with eXist-db 5.1.0, 5.0.0, 5.0.0-RC8, 5.0.0-RC7, and 5.0.0-RC6. Regardless, before upgrading to this version of eXist-db, it is strongly recommended to perform a full backup and restore. Users who are upgrading should always consult the Upgrading Guide in the documentation. For details of backwards compatibility with versions of eXist-db prior to 5.0.0-RC6, please see the Backwards Compatibility details of 5.0.0-RC6.

Downloading this Version

• eXist-db v5.1.1 is available for download from Bintray.
• Docker images for are available from eXist-db's DockerHub.
• Maven artifacts are available from Maven Central.
• Mac users of the Homebrew package repository may acquire eXist 5.1.1 directly from there via. the exist-db cask.