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# 2023 12 21 release notes (core)

## Release summary

The information detailed on this page refers to updates included in the following releases to the Patchworks Production environment:

**Patchworks core (backend)**

| Release version | Release date       |
| --------------- | ------------------ |
| 1.8.8           | 21st December 2023 |

**Patchworks dashboard (frontend)**

| Release version | Release date       |
| --------------- | ------------------ |
| 1.6.6           | 21st December 2023 |

New features, updates, and enhancements of note are summarised by product area, below:

* [General](#general)
* [Process flows](#process-flows)
* [Dashboard UI](#dashboard-ui)
* [Prebuilt connectors](#prebuilt-connectors)

## General

<table><thead><tr><th width="180">Type<select><option value="edbc33cea7f34e16b3a205c7a65c3172" label="New" color="blue"></option><option value="d8457d8925c74fab90fa132d141b764b" label="Update" color="blue"></option><option value="030babd6286a4fe19214da74af9afb98" label="Enhancement" color="blue"></option><option value="9a29ee576f43448f9b1623baca59c3db" label="Bug" color="blue"></option></select></th><th width="388">Summary</th><th>Ref #</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><span data-option="edbc33cea7f34e16b3a205c7a65c3172">New</span></td><td><strong>Patchworks marketplace</strong><br>The Patchworks marketplace is now your one-stop stop for all resources that you may want to install to streamline your integrations. You can now browse and install apps, connectors, process flows, and cross-reference lookups.<br><img src="/files/MexWutUpX0IvLKh7ZgY1" alt=""> <a href="/pages/uVJlVUDxjvJi3MgSFEPB">The Patchworks marketplace</a></td><td>CPT-1576</td></tr><tr><td><span data-option="edbc33cea7f34e16b3a205c7a65c3172">New</span></td><td><strong>Patchworks apps</strong><br>This release introduces apps - install everything you need (connectors, process flows, scripts, etc.) to perform a specific task.<br><img src="/files/MexWutUpX0IvLKh7ZgY1" alt=""><a href="/pages/jfpe0I4JN0aeeuKW4KyA">Apps introduction</a></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Process flows

<table><thead><tr><th width="180">Type<select><option value="edbc33cea7f34e16b3a205c7a65c3172" label="New" color="blue"></option><option value="d8457d8925c74fab90fa132d141b764b" label="Update" color="blue"></option><option value="030babd6286a4fe19214da74af9afb98" label="Enhancement" color="blue"></option><option value="9a29ee576f43448f9b1623baca59c3db" label="Bug" color="blue"></option></select></th><th width="388">Summary</th><th>Ref #</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><span data-option="edbc33cea7f34e16b3a205c7a65c3172">New</span></td><td><strong>Prebuilt process flows</strong><br>This release introduces prebuilt process flows - a range of template flows which include everything you need (connectors, scripts, etc.) to run the flow.<br><img src="/files/MexWutUpX0IvLKh7ZgY1" alt=""><a href="/pages/W8hI32iuG1bAykwfzLDF">Prebuilt process flows</a></td><td>CPT-1576</td></tr><tr><td><span data-option="030babd6286a4fe19214da74af9afb98">Enhancement</span></td><td><strong>Variable support for de-dupe shape</strong><br>You can now define a <code>key field</code> value using any combination of static text, payload, meta and/or flow variables.<br><img src="/files/MexWutUpX0IvLKh7ZgY1" alt=""> <a href="/pages/I5BeV1zmx9JL66KXJDgr">The de-dupe shape</a></td><td>CPT-1940</td></tr><tr><td><span data-option="030babd6286a4fe19214da74af9afb98">Enhancement</span></td><td><strong>Variable support for add to cache shape</strong><br>You can now define a <code>cache key</code> value using any combination of static text, payload, meta and/or flow variables.<br><img src="/files/MexWutUpX0IvLKh7ZgY1" alt=""> <a href="/pages/aGi157tdOz4wMkNdBOWh">The add to cache shape</a></td><td>CPT-1645</td></tr><tr><td><span data-option="030babd6286a4fe19214da74af9afb98">Enhancement</span></td><td><strong>Variable support for fallback transform function</strong><br>You can now define a <code>fallback</code> value using any combination of static text, payload, meta and/or flow variables.<br><img src="/files/MexWutUpX0IvLKh7ZgY1" alt=""> <a href="/pages/8jQ9rfGTyEmEhuTPTJHX">Working with field transformations</a></td><td>CPT-1817</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Dashboard UI

<table><thead><tr><th width="156">Type<select><option value="edbc33cea7f34e16b3a205c7a65c3172" label="New" color="blue"></option><option value="d8457d8925c74fab90fa132d141b764b" label="Update" color="blue"></option><option value="030babd6286a4fe19214da74af9afb98" label="Enhancement" color="blue"></option><option value="9a29ee576f43448f9b1623baca59c3db" label="Bug" color="blue"></option></select></th><th width="388">Summary</th><th>Version &#x26; Ref #</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><span data-option="d8457d8925c74fab90fa132d141b764b">Update</span></td><td><strong>UI improvements for map shape</strong><br>The map shape UI has been updated to tidy up field alignments and validation.</td><td>CPT-746</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Prebuilt connectors

The following prebuilt connectors have been added to the Patchworks marketplace since our previous release:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Commerce Layer</strong> is an API-first commerce engine that makes it easy to incorporate full eCommerce functionality into your existing tech stack.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/files/ZMVUwqK3rFxhmuThklGH">/files/ZMVUwqK3rFxhmuThklGH</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fluent Commerce</strong> is a leading order management system which optimises fulfillment and solves inventory visibility issues.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/files/gF6gUFqetkSGHavP1XHP">/files/gF6gUFqetkSGHavP1XHP</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Freshdesk</strong> is a cloud-based customer engagement solution for streamlining customer support.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/files/KFx3cSXDp8awJKMhWdei">/files/KFx3cSXDp8awJKMhWdei</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Google BigQuery</strong> is a fully managed enterprise data warehouse that helps you manage and analyse your data.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/files/NpJ4oytf1AsWCjwt2WcS">/files/NpJ4oytf1AsWCjwt2WcS</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>GXO Logistics</strong> is a leader in cutting-edge warehousing and distribution - designing, managing, and optimising supply chains and delivering customised, tech-enabled solutions.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/files/2A5vVsONLhmmIkpG5IqP">/files/2A5vVsONLhmmIkpG5IqP</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Happy Returns</strong> (by PayPal) is a software and reverse logistics company that works with online merchants to handle product returns.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/files/5rZQMyJukUP05wnItgiu">/files/5rZQMyJukUP05wnItgiu</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Octopus Energy</strong> <strong>Group</strong> is a British renewable energy group specialising in sustainable energy.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/files/856ViFD84BGW09omYwgq">/files/856ViFD84BGW09omYwgq</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>OrderWise</strong> is an integrated ERP system that connects business functions, enabling customers to take control across all stock and order activity in a single system.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/files/dDsryCtfDmQOvgf6th8c">/files/dDsryCtfDmQOvgf6th8c</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Torque</strong> are eCommerce supply chain specialists, offering comprehensive solutions and services to optimise supply chains, from warehouse to doorstep.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/files/Jpkd1UR4F49sVL1syASf">/files/Jpkd1UR4F49sVL1syASf</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Trello</strong> is a web-based, kanban-style, list-making application and is developed by Trello Enterprise, a subsidiary of Atlassian.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/files/sTrvJiyHapAES6OrjeVS">/files/sTrvJiyHapAES6OrjeVS</a></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>