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Unqork 2021.5 consolidates SDLC features in one location, adds industry-first capabilities, and integrates with existing tools to enrich necessary development tools with valuable insights. We are excited to announce the release of Unqork 2021.5, our most ambitious attempt yet to help enterprises bring mission-critical applications to market faster and more cost-effectively. Engineering teams will efficiently be able to transform the way the organization does business with the power of our no-code application building platform. Unqork 2021.5 consolidates existing software development lifecycle (SDLC) features into a single tool in the Unqork platform while seamlessly integrating with all the external SDLC tools that development teams are already using. This release will provide support for essential engineering tasks while also introducing some industry-first functionalities. The features and associated benefits included in Unqork 2021.5 are outlined below and can always be referenced in the future via our Documentation Hub.Industry-First FeaturesAPI auto-documentationOur API Docs Dashboard provides a view of all API modules in a workspace. An "API module" in particular is a bundle of Unqork functionality that interacts with an API. When you create one of these modules in Unqork, the API Docs Dashboard instantly and automatically generates documentation (e.g., the type of call you're making, the parameters the module is expecting to receive, what data you can expect to get back, etc.) which you and your colleagues can use to plan and design your Unqork applications. Traditionally, API documentation tends to be done after the fact. By auto-generating APIs in a consistent, uniform format, Unqork allows application development teams to quickly reuse and share APIs via Unqork’s drag-and-drop approach with the added assurance that documentation is always up-to-date. This allows relevant features of legacy applications to be leveraged for new, previously unknown uses.Data model auto-documentationThis gives users added governance through visibility into every data model that exists in their environment. Unqork was built with a completely integrated data store and is designed to allow users to define their data model as their application evolves. Now, development teams have a clean change log over who is making alterations in data models while automatically and instantly documenting all models for preferred use in the future. The result is an ability to develop software with incredible speed while still maintaining tight data modeling control and governance. Deployments, release management, and rollback Once an application has been built, the Unqork platform helps Creators (what we call application builders at Unqork) save time, reduce the risk of failure, and have a safety net with our newest industry-first Rollback feature.The Module Revisions Dashboard displays an auditable history of application changes, helping Creators see the "change log" of a module and more robustly compare revisions. This increases their productivity and allows Creators to promote or release software faster with fewer bugs.The Release Management Tool helps users make informed decisions about which applications to release by organizing versions and releases in an easily searchable format. This helps identify opportunities for releasing multiple applications in unison, so they can improve release efficiency. The point-in-time Rollback feature is a part of the Release Management Tool. Rollback offers a single-click ability to restore a previous version of an application in instances of production issues, changing workstreams, etc. SDLC features baked into one platformApplication dependenciesAs users begin building a solution, the Application Dependencies Dashboard helps them understand the connections that exist in their environment between microservices, external services, applications, and modules.Creators can easily identify dependencies and any potential downstream changes as they plan and design their application. When a change is made in one place, it becomes obvious what might be impacted; now, teams can prepare for potential disruptions.Testing and config analysis Unqork 2021.5 includes features that bolster the test and debug process to help Creators look for and remove errors, ensuring their applications are hitting high-quality standards.The Service Logs Dashboard helps engineers identify and address bugs, plan optimizations across different modules, and collaborate with fellow Creators. This is done with a rich search interface and visualizations (i.e. charts, graphs) of trends for their most important transactional logs. By reviewing, saving, and sharing service logs in this dashboard, Creators can build and debug their API integrations faster than they could when using a traditional code-based development approach.The Signal Start Node is a tool to perform a test run of a workflow.Creators use these test workflows to experiment and review their applications’ behaviors and automate testing activities such as initiating a QA ticket or interacting with an external testing framework.Meanwhile, the Config Analysis Tool automatically checks for any configuration that doesn't abide by best practices for security, stability, and performance.Logging, metrics, and monitoringOnce an application is live, support teams can easily monitor their most important performance metrics in Unqork.A Logs Dashboard proactively monitors for any abnormalities and surfaces errors and slow-performing requests that may merit attention to Creators.A Metrics Dashboard tracks CPU, Memory, Network Traffic, and more, providing a centralized view to help monitor an environment and ensure everything is running smoothly.Why We’re ExcitedWe believe that this latest release will revolutionize the way your enterprise develops and delivers solutions. Engineers want to build the software that drives their company’s success and discover innovative solutions to complex problems. Instead, they are stuck maintaining and debugging code and managing repetitive tasks.With Unqork’s no-code application building platform, engineers can accelerate development 3x faster, reduce bugs by up to 600x, easily integrate with all their systems, and ensure security and compliance across the entire SDLC. With the release of Unqork 2021.5, enterprises can reap all these benefits with a fully centralized SDLC platform that includes the newest functionalities outlined above.For a deeper dive into the full lifecycle management capabilities we provide, read our latest Feature in Focus.Unqork 2021.5 makes achieving substantial productivity and cost saving gains through no-code even easier. For a deeper dive into the full lifecycle management capabilities we provide, read our latest Feature in Focus. To learn more about how Unqork’s no-code platform works, schedule a personalized demonstration with one of our in-house experts. Also, sign up for the Unqork newsletter to discover more ways no-code is changing the enterprise application industry.

The release of Unqork 2021.4 means that Data Workflow now supports Manual Layout for increased flexibility, and workflows can be automated with Signal Start Nodes. Unqork 2021.4 is here to help all Creators build more efficiently than ever before. The Data Workflow now supports Manual Layout to minimize the time it takes you to edit a workflow, while Signal Start Nodes automate previously user-triggered workflows. We are excited to dive deeper into our improved functionalities that increase flexibility and further automates manual work. Data Workflow When working with large or complex data workflows, sometimes it can be difficult to locate the operator when a new operator is dragged into the auto layout. With the Enable Manual Layout toggle, Creators now have the flexibility to place their Data Workflow operator anywhere on the canvas that feels most intuitive to them. Users can now drag-and-drop operators without their placements being reset after a new operator is added to the canvas.With Unqork 2021.4, we also added tooltips to every single operator in the Data Workflow component! Now, Creators can get an overview of what each operator does and how to use it correctly from inside the component. And don't forget, you can click the Go To Help Page link to bring up our In-Product Help. There, you can access over 75 Data Workflow-related articles, with new content added regularly.Automate workflows with Signal Start NodesIn the past, workflows could only be triggered by user action or with timers. Creators needed a way to create automated workflows that are triggered by internal and external signals. Creators can now set up a smart-workflow to initiate based on internal system events.In response, we have expanded our integrations to include signal-based eventing and mechanisms. Creators can now set up a smart-workflow to initiate based on internal system events. Enhancements include: Workflow editor: Workflows are now fully validated on every save, ensuring base pieces are in place (like the workflow path) and no changes have been made that corrupt the workflow definition Exclusive gateway: Allows for more gateway types in the future To learn more about how Unqork’s no-code platform works, schedule a personalized demonstration with one of our in-house experts. Also, sign up for the Unqork newsletter to discover more ways no-code is changing the enterprise application industry.

With Unqork 2021.3, users can leverage a new Documentation Hub and enhanced role-based access control (RBAC) features.We are thrilled to announce that our new Documentation Hub is now live with SSO! This provides you with an easier and more robust experience when accessing product documentation and learning how to use the Unqork platform. Moving forward, our release calendar and release notes will also be available in the documentation portal so you can always stay up-to-date with our releases. We’ve also redesigned the Creator RBAC experience with enhancements that help administrators easily understand the permissions they are granting to Creators.With these two major updates, Unqork 2021.3 bolsters the security and auditability of your applications so that you can continue to rapidly (and efficiently) build with trust in mind.Documentation PortalBefore this platform release, there was limited awareness and usage of the In-Product Help feature due to it living behind a log-in.Unqork 2021.3 has a new In-Platform Help documentation portal that is integrated with our platform. This will provide all users easier access to answers and solutions about any questions or problems they may have. Want to see the portal in action in less than 60 seconds? Watch our demo.RBAC Enhancements / Redesign Role-based access control RBAC is a key part of maintaining a secure building environment, and the additive system Unqork uses is extremely flexible. Despite this, the previous design made it more difficult to understand the final set of permissions granted to any one user.Our latest redesign now gives administrators the ability to: Simplify and make clear granting permissions to other Creators Preview permissions of each role when assigning them View a combined permission table once roles have been assigned to a user Fully revoke a Creator’s access to Unqork We have also added a Password Security Strength Measure.This provides administrators with the ability to set up more robust password requirements for Creators and end-users. A meter is displayed under the list of password rules to communicate the level of security setup by the Administrator in Environment Administration. Unqork 2021.3 only strengthens the security our platform already provides by increasing transparency and accessibility control. To learn more about how Unqork’s no-code platform works, schedule a personalized demonstration with one of our in-house experts. Also, sign up for the Unqork newsletter to discover more ways no-code is changing the enterprise application industry.

Unqork 2021.2 offers two enhancements to help you more efficiently manage multiple applications and interact with your modules.The release of Unqork 2021.2 has a new and improved Workspaces experience and introduces the Module Outline. These updates were delivered as a remedy to user pain points and requested improvements, so we are certain that these changes are not only welcome, but will also enable Creators to build faster within the Unqork platform.Let’s dig deeper into why we made these updates and what their functionalities are.   WorkspacesUp until now, Workspaces was in Beta and required users to navigate to a specific URL. This made full immersion into the experience challenging as it was not yet a navigational option in the platform. Now, Workspaces is the new default view, allowing Creators to get its full value.App Builder will still be accessible via Settings (until mid-2021), but we encourage Unqork users to leverage Workspaces as we’ll continue to add updates that will increase your productivity and efficiency in the platform.To learn more about Workspaces, click here.Workspaces is a powerful new feature set to help you efficiently manage multiple applications in Unqork. Teams can effectively (and flexibly) scale while maintaining order since applications are packaged in an intuitive and clean interface. To learn more about Workspaces, click here.Module OutlineCreators did not have an easy way to search within their modules, or understand the structure of a module or the relationships between components within it. That is because, inherently, modules are large and have many interdependent and related components within them. With requirements constantly evolving, different people jump in-and-out of configuration. The Module Outline will greatly enhance search and navigation capabilities to alleviate this, giving all Creators a better application building experience with improved productivity, usability, and learnability. Create a new way to interact with modules that allows users to visually see and interact with a structured “outline” of the module Add search and navigation capabilities so users can get to their desired destination quickly  Set the foundation for additional features that will provide more visibility and organization-related functionality We are very excited with this latest release. Unqork 2021.2 will eliminate cross-team development bottlenecks, build and manage multiple projects, and ultimately enable your enterprise to grow at scale.To learn more about how Unqork’s no-code platform works, schedule a personalized demonstration with one of our in-house experts. Also, sign up for the Unqork newsletter to discover more ways no-code is changing the enterprise application industry.

Unqork 2021.1 offers enhancements to more easily build modules & components and handle APIs & administration. The Unqork 2021.1 release offers a slew of Creator enhancements to empower application developers of all skill levels to build even better, even faster. Creators will reap the following benefits: Stop worrying about misspelling Property Ids in Component Settings Get submission level fields in config, like userId and created date, more easily Simplify configurations and support environment-specific values for testing purposes and more Let’s dive deeper into what’s new with Unqork.Autocomplete Property IDsWhen we found that Creators attributed a large percentage of their configuration errors to spelling mistakes (specifically when referencing Property Ids in Component Settings), the Unqork team worked quickly to provide a fix.Unqork 2021.1 provides teams with a contextual, guided experience for referencing Property Ids in component settings with a new autocomplete functionality. Improve Creator productivity by reducing manual data entry errors and decreasing time to reference Property Ids.Getter for the active submissionCertain submission fields live outside of the submission data (e.g., userId, created date, etc.), which means they are not directly accessible in module configuration. There are workarounds to access this information, but they can be tedious and may not function as expected.The addition of a “getSubmissionFields” getter can now be used in logic components to make higher-level submission fields more accessible. It will save the Creator time and reduce complexity when accessing these fields in configuration. Global VariablesConfiguration requirements differ based on environment (e.g., for testing integrations, feature flags, etc.). The workaround to support “config environment variables” is prone to error. Project requirements change throughout the project’s life cycle, so manually locating and updating values throughout an application can quickly become time-consuming.To improve productivity, Unqork 2021.1 provides administrators with a standardized way to create/edit Global Variables in Administration.Simplify configurations, reduce modular complexity, and update modules faster.We are excited for these updates, and we hope you are too!To learn more about how Unqork’s no-code platform works, schedule a personalized demonstration with one of our in-house experts. Also, sign up for the Unqork newsletter to discover more ways no-code is changing the enterprise application industry.