First alpha zero blog draft

docs/pages/blog/mui-x-v8-alpha-zero.js

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+import * as React from 'react';
+import TopLayoutBlog from 'docs/src/modules/components/TopLayoutBlog';
+import { docs } from './mui-x-v8-alpha-zero.md?muiMarkdown';
+
+export default function Page() {
+  return <TopLayoutBlog docs={docs} />;
+}

docs/pages/blog/mui-x-v8-alpha-zero.md

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+---
+title: The road to MUI X V8
+description: Explore the planned features and our roadmap to the next major version.
+date: 2024-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
+authors: ['josefreitas']
+tags: ['MUI X', 'Product']
+manualCard: true
+---
+
+We're kicking off the development of [MUI X v8](https://github.com/mui/mui-x/releases/tag/v8.0.0-alpha.0).
+The Data Grid, Charts, Tree View and Date and Time Pickers are getting a new major version.
+We want to share our plans and invite you to join us on this next step.
+
+:::warning
+It's important to note that only MUI X is getting a new version—MUI Core (including Material UI) will remain in v5 for now.
+You can rest assured that all MUI X v6 components will be fully compatible with MUI Core v5.
+::::
+
+## What's the plan to get to a stable release?
+
+Before officially releasing v6, we'll go through a few months with pre-releases.
+We'll follow the current weekly release process and [semver versioning](https://semver.org/); the difference now is that instead of v5, we'll ship v6 pre-release packages.
+
+First, in the alpha phase, we'll introduce all the breaking changes planned for this major.
+We'll be exploring a bit, so it's expected that some APIs will be unstable—not in terms of functionality, but we may need to rename or adjust parameters.
+This phase is planned to take about two months.
+
+Next comes the beta phase, where the APIs will be more stable, and we'll focus on fixing bugs and polishing the hard edges.
+This phase is planned to take about one month.
+
+:::info
+Disclaimer: This timeline—2 months in alpha, 1 month in beta—is purely for reference.
+
+We operate in a dynamic environment that's subject to change, and the actual timeline could vary.
+We may need to do more iterations in the interest of delivering the best possible product.
+:::
+
+Finally, we'll release the first `v6.0.0` stable, and we'll continue improving the components and adding features, but without making any new breaking changes until the next major version.
+We hope to reach the stable release by the end of 2022.
+We're establishing a one-year cycle for major versions, meaning the next major will arrive about one year after this release.
+
+## What happens to v5?
+
+During v6 pre-releases, v5 will continue to be the official current major, and it will remain supported during this time.
+However, we will only release new v5 versions as needed to patch bugs or add community contributions.
+
+All new features and enhancements will go to v6, and after its first stable release, v5 will officially transition to [long-term support](https://mui.com/x/introduction/support/#long-term-support-lts) status.
+
+## Where's the v6 documentation?
+
+As mentioned above, v5 is still the official version, so by default, the documentation shows v5 features and API.
+The next version's documentation is in the `next` subdomain.
+
+- [https://next.mui.com/x/react-data-grid/](https://next.mui.com/x/react-data-grid/)
+- [https://next.mui.com/x/react-date-pickers/](https://next.mui.com/x/react-date-pickers/)
+
+## What's coming next?
+
+The following is a list of enhancements in the pipeline for v6.
+It contains the highlights that will be included in the first versions.
+
+### Data Grid
+
+- **Extended customization abilities**.\
+  We want to empower more users to employ the Data Grid for complex use cases.
+
+  - [ApiRef in the community package](https://github.com/mui/mui-x/issues/6147).
+  - [Filtering on header](https://github.com/mui/mui-x/issues/6247).
+  - [Use the Data Grid internal components outside the grid](https://github.com/mui/mui-x/issues/2522).
+
+- **Improved look & feel**\
+  We're polishing edges in terms of design and usability.
+
+  - [New column menu](https://github.com/mui/mui-x/issues/4929).
+  - [New column visibility panel](https://github.com/mui/mui-x/issues/5700).
+  - [Column resize bar only on hover](https://github.com/mui/mui-x/issues/1623).
+
+- **Rockstar feature**
+  - [Copy and paste from/to multiple cells](https://github.com/mui/mui-x/issues/199).
+
+### Date and Time Pickers
+
+- **Improved UX**\
+  In the previous version we focused on developer experience and overall stability of the components.
+  Now we're tackling ways to improve usability.
+
+  - [Remove the clock view on time pickers (for desktop)](https://github.com/mui/mui-x/issues/4483).
+  - [Visually edit a range by dragging date markers](https://github.com/mui/mui-x/issues/5311).
+  - [Range shortcuts](https://github.com/mui/mui-x/issues/4563).
+  - [A new text input for date and time values, retiring the mask solution (early preview)](https://next.mui.com/x/react-date-pickers/date-field/).
+
+- **Improved Customization**\
+  v6 will be packed with new customization abilities and support for new use cases.
+  - [The new fields are based on a headless approach with custom hooks. (Documentation is coming soon)](https://next.mui.com/x/react-date-pickers/date-field/#headless-usage).
+  - [Single Input for Date Range](https://github.com/mui/mui-x/issues/5193).
+  - [Enable customization through component slots on every component](https://github.com/mui/mui-x/issues/4466).
+
+:::info
+You can check our [roadmap](https://github.com/orgs/mui/projects/35) for the full live list.
+:::
+
+## How to migrate?
+
+We've prepared a [migration guide](https://deploy-preview-6235--material-ui-x.netlify.app/x/react-data-grid/migration-v5/), and we'll continuously update it as we make any breaking changes during the pre-releases.
+It lists every update you need to make to your code to use the most recent packages.
+
+We highly encourage you to try the new version.
+It is, after all, an improvement over the solid foundation we established with v5.
+
+## How to get involved?
+
+Please consider joining our alpha testers group channel and [connecting with us](https://forms.gle/vsBv6CLPz9h57xg8A) for a user interview.
+You'll get an insider's perspective on the development, and you'll be able to help us iterate early on the new features.
+
+As always, we're happy to get your feedback.
+You can participate in the discussion by commenting on new features or reporting bugs in our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/mui/mui-x/issues/new/choose).
+Finally, you can follow every step of the development through our [changelog](https://github.com/mui/mui-x/releases).