🚀 State of the ARC - December 2023

[yeshamavani]

Dear ARC Community,
Greetings! Hope you're well. Our team has been hard at work crafting exciting updates for ARC, and this month's newsletter is brimming with cool highlights spanning across our branches ARC API and ARC UI. Dive in and discover the latest innovations tailored just for you!

No more waiting, let's get to the good stuff!

🔧 ARC API

1. Grouping feature in Notifications: Exhilarating news on alleviating alert fatigue! Our enhanced notification service introduces game-changing features, including the ability to draft notifications, group multiple alerts into a single message, and the much-anticipated sleep time configuration. Now, you can enjoy uninterrupted focus by setting specific hours to remain undisturbed. Thanks to Karunesh Tripathi for his first contribution to ARC.

2. MySQL scripts in cli: Exciting news for MySQL enthusiasts! ARC CLI now offers migration scripts for MySQL connectors as well, eliminating the need for manual script writing. This enhancement significantly accelerates initial development, enhancing efficiency and convenience for developers. Thanks to Yesha Mavani and Sahil Jassal for their contribution.

3. Sequelize Support: New update! Our remaining services now boast backward compatibility with Sequelize, guaranteeing a hassle-free transition for users. Moreover, the existing '@tenantGuard' feature seamlessly integrates with Sequelize, giving sequelize users an equal opportunity to authorise tenants and restrict cross tenant access. Contributed by Surbhi Sharma.

4. More Secure Social Login: In response to the widespread adoption of social logins, we have implemented enhanced security measures during re-login, ensuring more rigorous checks before issuing new tokens. This offers a heightened level of security in the authentication process. Contributed by Arpit Khanna.

5. Undo Deleted Data: A noteworthy development for SoftCrudRepository users, our latest update introduces a groundbreaking feature that enables the seamless undoing of deleted data, allowing for effortless restoration. With this enhancement, managing and recovering valuable information becomes more intuitive and user-friendly than ever before. Thanks to Sahil Jassal for his contribution.

⏳ Coming Soon

Excited to share what we will be serving you soon:

1. Reporting Service: Our upcoming Reporting MS will enable aggregating information from distributed databases, offering a consolidated, customizable, and query-driven solution. Imagine configuring your reports and charts across multiple DBs with ease! Ensuring seamless data visualization and analysis with ACL to maintain personalization and data security.

2. Entity Level Archival: Rather than limiting archival features solely to audit logs, we're introducing a comprehensive approach to alleviate database overhead across all services. Our upcoming solution provides a universal method for archiving and retrieving entries for any entity, offering a versatile and streamlined approach to data management across your entire system.

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🎨 ARC UI

1. Responsive React Boiler Plate: Our updated React boilerplate now incorporates a responsive design, effortlessly adapting to diverse devices for a uniform and user-friendly experience. Prioritizing consistent behavior across platforms not only boosts user satisfaction but also simplifies maintenance, making it an ideal choice to attract a broader user base. Thanks to Vishwas Yogi and Sahil Jassal for their joint contribution.

2. ARC Theme Angular BoilerPlate: Our Angular boilerplate now features a universal ARC theme, elevating the overall user experience with a cohesive and visually appealing design. This unified theme not only enhances aesthetics but also ensures a seamless and consistent interface across applications. Thanks to Deepika Mahindro.

⏳ Coming Soon

Watch this space for other exciting things we are working on:

1. Story Book in ng Boiler Plate: The separation of components not only enhances development but also facilitates better testing of features. We will soon integrate Storybook into our Angular boilerplate, providing isolation between components and pages.

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🌐 ARC IaC

Engaged in cutting-edge research and development initiatives, to fulfil our commitment towards our consumers. Stay tuned for further updates.

⏳ Coming Soon

Get a sneak peek of our future updates:

1. ECS Support for Apache Superset: This will not only streamline the deployment while ensuring scalability but also provide secure data visualization and analytics.

2. Backstage: We're excited to announce our latest initiative where we're crafting a customized developer portal to optimize our development workflow, helping us deliver high quality code quickly and seamlessly.

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We can't wait to bring you these exciting updates! Keep an eye out for more details and release announcements in the near future.

That’s a wrap for this month’s updates! 🙂
We can't wait to see the things you'll create using these fresh features and enhancements. Remember, your feedback means the world to us. Whether you have questions, ideas, or just want to chat, don't hesitate to post your thoughts in the arc-general channel.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates in the months ahead, and happy coding!
Best wishes,
The ARC Team 😎