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09/12/2024

WEM 4.2: Turbocharging Performance, Security and Scalability

Release Date: December 12, 2024    With the launch of WEM 4.2, we’re empowering no-code developers, business decision-makers, and enterprises with exciting new features.

This time we focus strongly on boosting performance, security and scalability! Packed with cutting-edge features and enhancements, WEM 4.2 is designed to help you build high performance enterprise-grade, AI-powered applications with ease, efficiency, and security.

Release Stages

We’re rolling out WEM 4.2 in carefully planned stages to ensure smooth adoption: 

  1. Modeler and Publisher – Launched 12-12-2024 
  2. DevOps Portal with support for 4.2 Runtimes – Launched 13-12-2024 
  3. Preview and Shared West-Europe Kubernetes Runtimes. -TBA 
  4. Private Runtimes.- TBA 

What’s New in WEM 4.2?

  • Async Tasks: Building Scalable Applications with Ease 

Empower your apps with asynchronous processing to handle complex workflows, heavy computations, and batch operations efficiently. Perfect for scaling during high-demand scenarios, such as retail peak seasons or financial transaction loads. 

  • Copy Data Node: Simplifying Data Handling 

Easily duplicate and manage your data structures, speeding up your workflow. 

  • Swagger Documentation for Public Runtime API 

Enhanced API documentation improves usability, making integrations and customizations easier than ever.

 

Other Features and Updates  

  • A separated Widget Editor Application 
  • WebRequest-Node Status Code map to field in Data Model 
  • Strict CSP option (content security policy)  
  • Rich Text Input Editor new, improved and more secure (CSP-related) 
  • Template Fragments feature within Design Templates 
  • Dictionary Export and Import feature 
  • Description fields added to Data Model items (to keep specific metadata with each item)  
  • Several productivity enhancements 
  • Many UX improvements 
  • Preview in Kubernetes 
  • Runtime Database Migration Tool 
  • Improved Publish Process 
  • Improved and more secured WEM Login Portal 

Get Ready to Upgrade!

The WEM 4.2 release marks a major milestone in no-code application development, combining enterprise-grade features, robust security, and scalable infrastructure. 

If you have any questions or want to explore private runtime deployment, contact our team to learn more. 

Mark your calendar for 12-12-2024 and start leveraging the unmatched power of WEM 4.2! 

Explore the WEM Modeler at the MyWEM Portal to discover more! 

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