Xano R1.60 Release Announcement

Hello, fellow Xano enthusiasts! We're thrilled to introduce the highly anticipated Xano release 1.60, packed with exciting new features and enhancements to elevate your no-code development experience. Let's dive into the highlights of this release and explore how they can streamline your workflow and boost your productivity.

Response Streaming: Real-Time Interactivity at Your Fingertips

Imagine creating interactive, real-time experiences without writing a single line of code. With response streaming, you can now receive and send streaming responses, perfect for integrating with cutting-edge APIs like ChatGPT. Unleash the power of our new streaming external API request function and harness the magic of `for each` loops to handle streamed responses seamlessly.

To get started, simply follow these steps:

1. Create a new API request function or modify an existing one.
2. Enable the "Stream Response" option within the API request function settings.
3. Use a `for each` loop to iterate over the streamed response data.
4. Inside the loop, process the streamed data as needed, whether it's updating a user interface, storing data, or triggering additional actions.

With response streaming, the possibilities are endless. From building real-time chat applications to creating immersive data visualization experiences, you can now bring your ideas to life with unprecedented ease.

Enhanced Usage Monitoring: Gain Valuable Insights

Keeping track of your instance's performance has never been easier. We've enhanced our usage graph to give you more insights into your instance's CPU and storage usage over time. With this powerful monitoring tool, you can proactively identify and address potential bottlenecks, ensuring your applications run smoothly and efficiently.

Release Track Preferences: Stay in Control

We understand that every project has its own unique requirements and timelines. That's why we've introduced release track preferences, giving you complete control over when Xano updates are rolled out to your instances. Choose a maintenance window that works best for your schedule, ensuring minimal disruption to your applications and workflows.

Test Data Generation: Populate Your Database with Ease

Tired of manually creating test data for your database tables? Say goodbye to that tedious process! With our new test data generators, you can quickly populate your database tables with realistic test data, including names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and more. Simply specify the data types you need, and let Xano do the heavy lifting.

Expression Editor and Playground: Streamline Your Coding Experience

Writing expressions just got a whole lot easier with our brand-new expression editor and playground. The playground serves as your expression scratch pad, providing quick access to documentation and interactive tutorials. The expression editor, on the other hand, offers contextual support for variables, inputs, and filters, all without leaving the Xano interface.

Workspace Search Improvements: Find What You Need, Faster

Our universal search feature has received a major upgrade, making it even more powerful and intuitive. Access it with a simple keyboard shortcut (Control/Command + K), and enjoy recent suggestions, advanced filtering, and shortcut commands for quick navigation and settings access. Say goodbye to endlessly scrolling through your workspace – the power of search is now at your fingertips.

Workspace Import and Export with the Metadata API

Last but not least, we've expanded our metadata API, allowing you to export and import entire workspaces with ease. Whether you're collaborating with team members, sharing projects, or migrating workspaces between environments, the metadata API simplifies the process, ensuring a seamless transition.

For a comprehensive list of bug fixes and additional improvements, be sure to check out the Xano community post linked below.

We hope you're as excited about these new features as we are! At Xano, our mission is to empower you with the tools and capabilities you need to bring your ideas to life, faster and more efficiently than ever before. So, what are you waiting for? Dive into release 1.60 and experience the power of no-code development like never before!