We have recently made some additions and improvements to specific features within Apache . The updates include the limit-count plugin configuration supporting environment variables, the response-rewrite plugin supporting gzip when using the filters.regex option, and upgrading OpenSSL 1.1.1 to OpenSSL 3.0 version. For additional information, please consult the bi-weekly report.

Introduction​

From its inception, the Apache project has embraced the ethos of open-source community collaboration, propelling it into the ranks of the most active global open-source API gateway projects. The proverbial wisdom of 'Many hands make light work' rings true in our way, made possible by the collective dedication of our community.

From 12.18 to 12.31, a total of 18 contributors made 32 commits to Apache . We sincerely appreciate your contributions to Apache .

We have recently added and enhanced several plugins, and here is a summary of the updates:

1. The limit-count plugin configuration supports environment variables

2. The response-rewrite plugin supports gzip when using the filters.regex option

3. Upgrade OpenSSL 1.1.1 to OpenSSL 3.0 version

Our bi-weekly Apache community report is your window into the project's weekly developments. It is a tool to facilitate your seamless integration into the Apache community, ensuring that you stay well-informed and actively involved.

Contributor Statistics​

Highlight of Recent Feature​

• The limit-count plugin configuration supports environment variables (Contributor: ikatlinsky)

• The response-rewrite plugin supports gzip when using the filters.regex option (Contributor: yuweizzz)

• Upgrade OpenSSL 1.1.1 to OpenSSL 3.0 version (Contributor: AlinsRan)

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A wealth of documentation tutorials and experience has been accumulated on the Apache official website and GitHub. If you encounter problems, you can look into the documentation, search keywords in the issues, or participate in the discussion on the issues, proposing your own ideas and practical experience.