When you download and install j4.zip , you are getting the "Core" installation.
The setup process is streamlined into a few quick steps, generally taking less than two minutes. j4.zip
It introduced features like support for prepared SQL statements to prevent injection attacks and improved cryptographic security for password hashing. When you download and install j4
The backend interface (Atum) is a significant upgrade from previous versions. It is fully responsive and focuses on accessibility (WCAG 2.1 compliance), making it much easier to manage sites on mobile devices. When you download and install j4.zip
By utilizing cleaner code and modern PHP versions (PHP 7.2.5+ required), Joomla 4 offers faster page load times out of the box compared to its predecessor.