2025 04 03 release notes (core)

Release summary

This page summarises items scheduled for the following release to the Patchworks Core Production environment.

Release version	Release date
v2025-04-03	3rd April 2025 (a.m)

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

• ​Process flows

• Connector builder

Process flows

Type	Summary	Ref #
New	API keys Patchworks API users with at least manager-level account permissions can now authenticate requests using API keys. Keys are generated and maintained via a new API keys option in the dashboard (within general settings) and they do not expire unless revoked via the dashboard. Username and password authentication has not changed, so you can choose the best approach for your organisation's needs. API keys	CPT-4184
Enhancement	Branch shape Having added a branch shape, any configured branches can now be re-sequenced as soon as the shape is saved (previously, at least one shape had to be present before a branch could be moved up or down in the sequence). Additionally, if all shapes in a branch are removed, the current branch sequence is maintained (previously, the empty branch would be removed and the sequence would be adjusted automatically). The branch shape	CPT-TBC

Connector builder

Type	Summary	Ref #
Enhancement	Database connectors PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL databases are now supported when creating database connectors (in addition to MySQL). Database connectors	CPT-3639