Please keep in mind that, as a "preview" of 7.0, this release does not include all DSpace features. Where a feature is not yet available, we've greyed out / disabled the link in the user interface. All missing features will be implemented prior to the Beta and final release of 7.0. |
DSpace 7 brings to DSpace a single, modern user interface and REST API and integrates current technological standards and best practices. This new UI combines with the existing core backend of DSpace 6, resulting in a lean, responsive, next-generation repository.
The preview release provides a first look at many of the new features that make DSpace 7 the largest development effort in the history of the software:
Configurable entities help to better align DSpace with Next Generation Repository recommendations related to Identifiers as well as alignment with OpenAIRE v4.
DSpace 7 builds on DSpace 6 to create a modern and future-focused repository. The backend restructuring from DSpace 6 is retained and combined with the features above to create a powerful repository designed to address current user needs and plan for future standards.
DSpace 7 is the first version of DSpace to be developed using test-driven development practices designed to identify and address issues earlier in the development process and lead to more stable releases. It is also the first release to use a working group model for decisions related to design and development.
If you want to quickly test out the DSpace 7 Preview Release, you may do so using our demo site.
Keep in mind, our User Interface Demo uses the REST API Demo as the backend. So, any content created will appear in both locations.
For this Preview release, we offer three different ways to install / run DSpace 7 locally. The route you choose may depend on exactly what you'd like to try out.