- Added experimental feature‑toggling for slim builds and new CLI/config options (bannerColor, followSymlinks, extendPlugins, builder hooks) plus configurable middleware.
- Improved runtime stability: upgraded to Terser Webpack Plugin v2, enhanced TypeScript support, fixed IE compatibility, and eliminated loading‑screen endless loops with proper error display.
- Fixed a range of bugs (resolver cache, asyncData hydration, error page rendering, Sass loader options, IE console, etc.) and updated documentation for Babel preset and examples.