diff --git a/_releases/2024-08-20-crystal-1.13.2-released.md b/_releases/2024-08-20-crystal-1.13.2-released.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..b732dc38 --- /dev/null +++ b/_releases/2024-08-20-crystal-1.13.2-released.md @@ -0,0 +1,55 @@ +--- +title: Crystal 1.13.2 is released! +version: 1.13.2 +date: 2024-08-20 +author: straight-shoota +--- +We are announcing a new patch release of the Crystal [1.13 series](/_releases/2024-07-09-1.13.0-released.md) with a couple of important bug fixes. + +Pre-built packages are available on [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/releases/tag/1.13.2) +and our official distribution channels. +See [crystal-lang.org/install](https://crystal-lang.org/install/) for +installation instructions. + +## Stats + +This release includes [5 changes since 1.13.1](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/pulls?q=is%3Apr+milestone%3A1.13.2) +by 2 contributors. We thank all the contributors for all the effort put into +improving the language! ❤️ + +## Changes + +This release fixes two compiler bugs which became apparent with the upgrade to LLVM 18. +Since LLVM 18 the alignment of some types has changed (e.g. `Int128` goes from 8 to 16 byte alignment). +The compiler didn't expect an alignment bigger than 8 bytes in some cases. +These misalignments are now fixed ([#14906], [#14843]). + +*Thanks [@HertzDevil]* + +Other bug fixes are atomic allocation for `ReferenceStorage(T)` if `T` has no inner pointers ([#14845]) +and explicitly clearing deleted `Hash::Entry` ([#14862]). + +*Thanks [@HertzDevil]* + +[#14862]: https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/pull/14862 +[#14845]: https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/pull/14845 +[#14906]: https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/pull/14906 +[#14843]: https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/pull/14843 + +For more details, visit the [full changelog](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/releases/tag/1.13.2). + +If you find any further issues, please [report them](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/issues/). + +--- + +> **THANKS:** +> We have been able to do all of this thanks to the continued support of [84codes](https://www.84codes.com/) and every other [sponsor](/sponsors). +> To maintain and increase the development pace, donations and sponsorships are +> essential. [OpenCollective](https://opencollective.com/crystal-lang) is +> available for that. +> +> Reach out to [crystal@manas.tech](mailto:crystal@manas.tech) +> if you’d like to become a direct sponsor or find other ways to support Crystal. +> We thank you in advance! + +[@HertzDevil]: https://github.com/HertzDevil