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

• Process flows

• Dashboard UI

• Prebuilt connectors

General

Type	Summary	Ref #
New	Patchworks marketplace 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. The Patchworks marketplace	CPT-1576
New	Patchworks apps This release introduces apps - install everything you need (connectors, process flows, scripts, etc.) to perform a specific task. Apps introduction

Process flows

Type	Summary	Ref #
New	Prebuilt process flows This release introduces prebuilt process flows - a range of template flows which include everything you need (connectors, scripts, etc.) to run the flow. Prebuilt process flows	CPT-1576
Enhancement	Variable support for de-dupe shape You can now define a key field value using any combination of static text, payload, meta and/or flow variables. The de-dupe shape	CPT-1940
Enhancement	Variable support for add to cache shape You can now define a cache key value using any combination of static text, payload, meta and/or flow variables. The add to cache shape	CPT-1645
Enhancement	Variable support for fallback transform function You can now define a fallback value using any combination of static text, payload, meta and/or flow variables. Working with field transformations	CPT-1817

Dashboard UI

Type	Summary	Version & Ref #
Update	UI improvements for map shape The map shape UI has been updated to tidy up field alignments and validation.	CPT-746

Prebuilt connectors

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

Commerce Layer is an API-first commerce engine that makes it easy to incorporate full eCommerce functionality into your existing tech stack.

Fluent Commerce is a leading order management system which optimises fulfillment and solves inventory visibility issues.

Freshdesk is a cloud-based customer engagement solution for streamlining customer support.

Google BigQuery is a fully managed enterprise data warehouse that helps you manage and analyse your data.

GXO Logistics is a leader in cutting-edge warehousing and distribution - designing, managing, and optimising supply chains and delivering customised, tech-enabled solutions.

Happy Returns (by PayPal) is a software and reverse logistics company that works with online merchants to handle product returns.

Octopus Energy Group is a British renewable energy group specialising in sustainable energy.

OrderWise is an integrated ERP system that connects business functions, enabling customers to take control across all stock and order activity in a single system.

Torque are eCommerce supply chain specialists, offering comprehensive solutions and services to optimise supply chains, from warehouse to doorstep.

Trello is a web-based, kanban-style, list-making application and is developed by Trello Enterprise, a subsidiary of Atlassian.