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2 2  {{container layoutStyle="columns"}}(((
3 3  [[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@release-blog-intro.png]]
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5 -**Hi there, eMagiz developers!** In the last couple of weeks, we worked hard on building several essential things that will be released later this Q. On top of that, we finished additional features for our 3rd generation runtime that give you chirurgical precision when doing maintenance on a model. Among the other features, we have a new event streaming graph and general updates to our platform.
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.
6 6  
7 -== **Start/Stop Flows** ~*~* ==
7 +== **Release properties** ==**
8 8  
9 -{{warning}}Note that depending on the alert, this functionality will only work when your JMS server is running on the 3rd generation runtime{{/warning}}
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"]].
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11 -To enhance your options when running into problems or when maintaining your solution in a Production environment, we have added a new feature to our Deploy phase called "Start/Stop Flows." You can access this functionality via the "Deploy Architecture" overview in Deploy. On the runtime level, you can open the context menu and select the "Start/Stop Flows" option.
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).
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13 -[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@192-release-blog--start-stop-flows-context-menu.png]]
13 +{{video attachment="release-blog-easter-party--release-properties.mp4" reference="Main.Videos.Microlearning.WebHome"/}}
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15 -After selecting the option, eMagiz will open a pop-up where you can stop and start the starting point of each flow deployed on that runtime. This effect is that the flow will process no new messages, but the flow will still process all remaining messages after stopping the flow. To prevent a flow, you select a flow and press the Stop button. To start it again, press Start.
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}}
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17 -[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@192-release-blog--start-stop-flows-pop-up-menu.png]]
24 +== **API improvements** ==
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19 -{{info}}Only in "Start Editing" mode can you start and stop specific flows{{/info}}
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.
20 20  
21 -== **Manage overview Event Streaming** ~*~* ==
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.
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23 -To enhance the observability of your event streaming solution while running in the 3rd generation runtime architecture, we have added a new feature to our Manage phase called "Event streaming statistics." You can access this functionality via the "Monitoring" menu in Manage. Then, you can see metadata information on all your topics by clicking on the "Event streaming statistics" overview. Among others, you can see whether data is consumed, on which topic much data is produced, and whether consumers are lagging in consuming data.
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.
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25 -[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@192-release-blog--event-streaming-overview-manage.png]]
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.
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38 +== **3rd generation improvements** ==
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.
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.
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.
48 +
49 +{{warning}}To make use of this bug fix, you need to be on the latest runtime image{{/warning}}
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.
56 +
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 +
27 27  == **Feedback items ** ==
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29 -We have also solved other feedback items besides the flow designer's critical updates.
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.
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31 -//__Topic configuration calculation__//
32 -With this release, we have simplified the configuration of settings on the topic level to enforce certain best practices within the portal and simultaneously make it easier to configure topics.
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.
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34 -//__Make preparation step in deployment plan visible__//
35 -For deployment on the 3rd generation runtime to work, the portal needs some preparation work. We have now made this step explicit and part of the deployment plan.
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.
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37 -{{warning}}Make sure to update your deployment plan accordingly to ensure that the preparation step is not forgotten{{/warning}}
70 +== **Bug fixes ** ==
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39 -//__3rd generation runtime debugger feedback__//
40 -We have improved the user experience of the 3rd generation runtime debugger with this release by solving various feedback items we noticed in the first adoptions of the functionality.
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.
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42 -//__No "Shift key" needed anymore to select multiple items in the flow designer__//
43 -As of now, you do not have to hold your "Shift key" when you want to select multiple items in the flow designer. This will make it easier to select parts of flows.
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.
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45 -//__User Management synchronization now happens in one step__//
46 -With this release, we have updated the synchronization process between Design and Deploy concerning User Management. When you press the "Transfer from design" button, both Users and Roles will be synchronized.
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.
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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 +
48 48  == **Fancy Forum Answers** ==
49 49  
50 50  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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52 -* [[Change property with new release in generation 3 runtimes>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703274441||target="blank"]]
53 -* [[Mapped request header "Accept">>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703300348||target="blank"]]
54 -* [[OAUTH2.0 Advanced Options 'Resource'>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703300155||target="blank"]]
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"]]
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56 56  == **Key takeaways** ==
57 57