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title: Crystal 1.8.2 is released!
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We are releasing the second patch release of the [1.8](/2023/04/14/1.8.0-released/) series.

Pre-built packages are available on [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/releases/tag/1.8.2) and our official distribution channels.
See [crystal-lang.org/install](https://crystal-lang.org/install/) for installation instructions.

This release includes [7 changes since 1.8.1](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/pulls?q=is%3Apr+milestone%3A1.8.2) by 3 contributors. We thank all the contributors for all the effort put into improving the language! ❤️

It fixes a couple minor bugs in the standard library and one in the compiler codegen.
Most relevant is a regression in 1.8.1 regarding `JSON::Serializable` on certain recursively defined types ([#13430](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/pull/13430)).

For more details, visit the [changelog](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/releases/tag/1.8.2).

If you find any further issues, please [report it](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/), [Nikola Motor Company](https://nikolamotor.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!
