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3 3  [[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@release-blog-intro.png]]
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5 -**Hi there, eMagiz developers!** In the last few weeks, we have focused on wrapping up the previous quarter and starting the new one. When this happens, we go silent for a few weeks to plan for the upcoming quarter during our PI rituals. This time we added the famous "Hackathon" to the end of the PI week so we could start the Easter break with excellent spirit after solving several smaller feedback items and bugs reported by you. Several of those stories will be included in this and the upcoming release. On top of that, we introduce various improvements to our API Gateway pattern and our 3rd generation runtime architecture. Subsequently, we will release a new runtime image supporting the multiple improvements.
5 +**Hi there, eMagiz developers!** In the last few weeks, we have work hard on improving our next generation architecture and introduced alerting functionality on top of our event streaming pattern based on user feedback. Furthermore there are several smaller feedback items and bugs that have been resolved with this release. So without further ado let us dive into all we have to offer.
6 6  
7 -== **Release properties** ==**
7 +== **Event streaming alerting** ==
8 8  
9 -With this release we bring an improved version of the release properties functionality. With the introduction of the 3rd generation runtime the way properties can be updated and when they need to be available for the solution to start up has changed compared to the current runtime architecture. More on that can be found [[here>>Main.eMagiz Academy.Fundamentals.fundamental-runtime-generation3||target= "blank"]].
9 +With this release we expand our alerting functionality into the event streaming pattern. As of now one new "static" alert is introduced for all clients (using event streaming) and two "dynamic" alerts are introduced that you can configure yourself if there is need for it.
10 10  
11 -As of now you can not only view all property values related to a specific release by pressing the wrench icon. You can also create what we call a "property release" on each of the three environment that allows you to quickly change one or more property values and deploy the changes to your environment. When deploying such a release eMagiz will check on which runtimes the properties are used and only execute the deploy actions for the machines to which said runtime(s) belong(s).
11 +The "static" alert we have added raises an alert (and a subsequent email) when the actual topic size crosses the threshold of 80% of the configured maximum retention size on a topic. This alert provides insights whether messages on it are deleted due to a size or time constraint. In cases where data is deleted becomes the topic was too full way before the messages should have been removed as a result of the retention hours constraint this alert can be seen as an indication that messages might be deleted before consumer groups had the option to consume the messages.
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13 -{{video attachment="release-blog-easter-party--release-properties.mp4" reference="Main.Videos.Microlearning.WebHome"/}}
13 +The two "dynamic" alerts we have added mimic the alerting on queue level we already offer to the community.
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15 -{{info}}The following considerations need to be taken into account when using this functionality:
16 -* This functionality works from the moment one runtime is running on the 3rd generation runtime architecture
17 -* This functionality can only change property values. Functional changes need a seperate release that needs to be promoted
18 -* In comparison to standard releases a property release can be created on each environment (as the property value is linked to a specific environment).
19 -* While changing a property in a ‘property’ release, users also have the option to alter the value in the Deploy-Properties list. By default, this is set to Yes, because when a new release is created, the values of Deploy-Properties will be used and not properties of an earlier release. When a user closes the screen for editing a property, the change will immediately be implemented.
20 -* The auto-clean release functionality is unaffected by this change, ‘property’ releases will not be counted as a release.
21 -* There is a maximum of twenty-six ‘property’ releases. (twenty-six letters of the alphabet)
22 -* Only the latest release can be edited. This can be identified by checking the suffix. The suffix with the latest letter of the alphabet is editable.{{/info}}
15 +[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@197-release-blog--new-alerting-options.png]]
23 23  
24 -== **API improvements** ==
17 +The first new "dynamic" alert allows you to raise an alert once the total number of messages on one (or more topics) is less than a certain number per defined time unit. So for example you can configure an alert once the number of message placed on a topic called "Exception" is less than 15 messages within 5 minutes.
25 25  
26 -//__Improved auto-generated error handling__//
27 -When you create a new operation in your API gateway, eMagiz will now automatically generate the correct schemas, HTTP codes, and examples for this operation based on industry standards.
19 +[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@196-release-blog--alert-config-example.png]]
28 28  
29 -//__Switch default message format__//
30 -We have improved the logic when you switch the message format of your gateway message from XML to JSON or vice versa. As a result, the Swagger file will be changed accordingly. Once you update the relevant flow in Create and deploy the solution, the Swagger UI will automatically match the expected result.
21 +The second new "dynamic" alert allows you to raise an alert once one (or more) consumer groups is more than X number of messages behind on one or more topics. The configuration of this is comparable as we saw before.
31 31  
32 -//__Re-using elements in gateway message__//
33 -This release improves how the examples and schemas in Swagger and the Flow Testing functionality are generated when certain elements repeatedly appear in different places within one specific gateway message.
23 +For more information on the generic way of working surrounding alerting please check out this [[microlearning>>doc:Main.eMagiz Academy.Microlearnings.Crash Course.Crash Course Platform.crashcourse-platform-manage-alerting-gen3||target="blank"]] and this [[microlearning>>doc:Main.eMagiz Academy.Microlearnings.Novice.Alerting.novice-alerting-dynamic-alerting.WebHome||target="blank"]].
34 34  
35 -//__Improved naming of API operations when adding integrations to Create__//
36 -Previously when you added API operations to the Create phase, the HTTP operation (i.e., POST, PUT, GET) was not visible to a user. As a result, it became tough for a user to discern between specific operations once multiple of them were used on one resource (i.e., Order, Invoice, Lead). To clarify this for the user, the display name defined in Design (instead of Capture) is now used within this overview for these operations.
37 -
38 38  == **3rd generation improvements** ==
39 39  
40 -//__Update of the static alerting engine__//
41 -In this release, we have updated the static alerting engine that determines when one of the static alerts, as defined by eMagiz, should be triggered (or not). This change will improve the performance of the solution and will ensure that the alerts are activated correctly.
27 +//__Increased grace period for shutdown__//
28 +In this release, we have increased the grace period a container gets to shutdown before it is forcefully shutdown. This should reduce the chance of unwanted failover behavior to pop-up within your model.
42 42  
43 -//__Add "Data pipeline" functionality__//
44 -This release introduces the "data pipeline" functionality to the 3rd generation runtime. This removes another blockage for models waiting on this before migrating to the 3rd generation runtime.
30 +//__Update at once or not__//
31 +This release fixes re-introduces the option to execute your actions on the eMagiz per zone or all at once when running in a double lane Docker setup.
45 45  
46 -//__Fix related to the debugger__//
47 -This release introduces a fix that allows users to debug a flow once the toggle "Send error messages to eMagiz" is activated.
33 +//__Improved user feedback while executing a deployment plan__//
34 +This release introduces additional feedback to the user when the deployment plan is executed. This is noticeable when a step cannot be executed properly. The relevant information of why this cannot be executed is shown to the user. This way they can take this information and act upon it instead of assuming everything went well.
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49 -{{warning}}To make use of this bug fix, you need to be on the latest runtime image{{/warning}}
36 +//__Improved auto-healing when running in a hybrid situation__//
37 +In situations where you run in a hybrid situation (i.e. partly next-gen and partly the current generation) we have improved the auto-healing functionality in case an "out of memory" appears on a runtime running in the current generation but on a next generation architecture.
50 50  
51 -//__Improved migration process__//
52 -This release introduced a fix that allows a user to migrate event processors with custom error handling without manual intervention.
53 -
54 -//__Deployment plan change__//
55 -In this release, the prepare release step will not start automatically anymore. This prevents the user from waiting for this action to be finished before they can continue deploying the solution to their environment.
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57 -{{warning}}Should you be interested in migrating your model to our new 3rd generation architecture, don't hesitate to contact us at [[productmanagement@emagiz.com>>mailto:productmanagement@emagiz.com]] or read our [[documentation>>doc:Main.eMagiz Academy.Fundamentals.fundamental-runtime-generation3||target="blank"]] on the subject.{{/warning}}
58 -
59 59  == **Feedback items ** ==
60 60  
61 -//__License Tracker improvements__//
62 -With this release, we have added several new features available to purchase. On top of that, additional information on the license, such as adding notes and seeing the data sink packets, is now available.
41 +//__Make sure the message format can be viewed without "Start editing"__//
42 +With this release, we have ensured that when you navigate to Design -> System message you can see the message format (i.e. XML, JSON or EDI) without entering the "Start Editing" mode.
63 63  
64 -//__Ability to view the message definition for a topic__//
65 -Currently, you can easily navigate to the message definition of a topic via the context menu in Design, even if there is no event processor linked to the topic.
44 +//__Various styling improvements in the flow testing functionality__//
45 +Various smaller styling improvements have been added to the flow testing functionality to improve the overall user experience. For a complete list and more details please check out the release notes.
66 66  
67 -//__Restricted access for uploading custom certificates to endpoints__//
68 -To improve our cloud offerings' general security and prevent users from uploading the wrong certificates, we have now restricted access to this view to ensure that only the administrator can execute this change. This allows for a discussion between the team implementing the solution and eMagiz before actions are taken.
69 -
70 -== **Bug fixes ** ==
71 -
72 -//__Improved deletion behavior for enumerations__//
73 -To prevent that eMagiz will incorrectly delete enumeration lists when you press a "Cancel" button, we have improved the deletion behavior when viewing enumerations in the Create phase of eMagiz.
74 -
75 -//__Prevent "async" api operations__//
76 -With this release, we have removed the ability to select the "async" option when the default message format is API Management.
77 -
78 -//__Importing a response definition broke the request definition__//
79 -Currently, importing a response definition breaks the request definition. With this release, we have changed this behavior, ensuring that only the response definition is changed when importing and not the request definition.
80 -
81 -//__Removing a flow does not update the API "all-entry" anymore__//
82 -When you removed a flow from Create, the API Gateway all-entry received a new version of the flow. With this release, we have changed this behavior so that this only happens when the flow you remove is an API-related flow and not when it is a messaging or event streaming flow.
83 -
84 -//__Stop deployment plan when a property is missing__//
85 -Currently, the execution of your deployment plan continues when eMagiz notices a missing property. As this is confusing for a user and not desirable, we have updated the logic to ensure that when this happens, the execution stops. This allows you to fill in the properties, and once filled in, you can continue with the remainder of the deployment plan.
86 -
87 -//__Cap stack trace of error messages and log entries__//
88 -To prevent that enormous stack traces of error messages and log entries need to be processed by various systems, we have now limited what is kept so only the relevant information is shown to the user.
89 -
90 90  == **Fancy Forum Answers** ==
91 91  
92 92  As always, this is a gentle reminder to ask questions via the Q&A forum. The Q&A forum is available in the eMagiz iPaaS portal, so we can all benefit from the knowledge within the community. For some inspiration, take a look at these forum answers:
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94 -* [[Entry stops polling occasionally since generation 3>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703376768||target="blank"]]
95 -* [[Invalid datetime>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703389326||target="blank"]]
96 -* [[Paging with a queue -16>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703389781||target="blank"]]
51 +* [[jsonPath in SpEL expressions>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703415034||target="blank"]]
52 +* [[Connecting to Azure SQL>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703415110||target="blank"]]
53 +* [[Changes to JSON api keep breaking my model validation, although they are irrelevant to me>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703415225||target="blank"]]
97 97  
98 98  == **Key takeaways** ==
99 99