Release Notes CodeNOW 7.0 – June 2023
On-premise installation support enabled and other major updates in version 7.0.
Overview
CodeNOW 7.0 introduces significant enhancements focused on on-premises deployment capabilities and streamlined CI/CD operations. The release emphasizes infrastructure control and operational efficiency for development teams.
Key Features
On-Premises Installation Support
Organizations can now deploy CodeNOW directly within their local infrastructure, providing enhanced control, security, and customization options tailored to specific organizational requirements.
Custom Container Registry
"This feature empowers organizations to have greater control over their containerized artifacts and streamline their software delivery processes."
Deployment Configuration Enhancements
The platform now supports links between deployments and configurations, enabling more efficient environment-based management and streamlined configuration visibility.
Build Triggers Enhancement
The system automatically generates application packages and deploys them to target environments following successful builds, accelerating the delivery pipeline.
Global CI Configuration
Teams can define centralized CI settings via a .codenow.yaml file stored in the default Git branch, simplifying configuration management across components.
CI Triggers Centralization
A new .codenow-triggers.yaml file enables centralized CI trigger management, improving overall configuration clarity and usability.
Version Selection Improvements
The release build phase now calculates all viable major, minor, and patch version combinations, giving teams precise version control during releases.
Related Environments
Users can establish environment relationships and configure approval workflows, particularly for production deployments, ensuring controlled release processes.
LTS SDK Versions
Scaffolders now utilize Long-Term Support SDK versions, enhancing stability and maintenance support throughout the development lifecycle.
Keycloak Backup Capability
Backup functionality strengthens data protection for the managed Keycloak component.
GitOps Deployment Approach
The platform implements full GitOps principles, enabling seamless cloud provider transitions. A repair button facilitates re-synchronization with clusters, and deployment failure reasons display directly in the interface.
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