Cadence Community Spotlight Update - March 2024
Welcome back to the latest in our regular Cadence community spotlight updates where we aim to deliver you news from in and around the Cadence community! It’s been a few months since our last update, so I have a bunch of exciting updates to share.
Let’s get started!
Proposal for Cadence Plugin System
Community member Mantas Sidlauskas drafted a thorough proposal around putting together a plugin system in Cadence. Aimed at enhancing the flexibility of integrating various components like storage, document search, and archival, this system encourages the use of external plugins, promoting innovation and reducing dependency complications. Your insights and feedback are crucial; learn more and contribute your thoughts at the link below:
A huge thank you to Mantas for initiating this work. This is an excellent example of how we can collaborate together to bring about new features that benefit us all.
Admin API Permissions Rethinking
The community is deliberating on the permission requirements for the Admin API DescribeCluster endpoint. This vital discussion aims to ensure Cadence web's accessibility across different user levels. We're exploring various solutions and your participation would greatly influence the decision-making process. Feel free to chime in here!
New Java Samples for Cadence: Signal Workflow Interactions
In some exciting news for Java enthusiasts, a new sample has been added to the Cadence Java Samples repository, demonstrating how to initiate and interact with a signal workflow using the Cadence client. This practical example is a huge win for developers looking to deepen their understanding of workflow signaling in Java. Explore the new sample and expand your Cadence toolkit here.
New GoLang client & Cadence Web Enhancements
Updates to the Cadence GoLang Client and Cadence Web have been rolled out, bringing new features and improvements that streamline user experiences. Highlights include upgraded Cassandra images, refined workflow interceptors, and more intuitive Cadence Web interfaces. Discover the full scope of updates on our GitHub repositories.
Release Updates: v1.2.6 & v1.2.7
Cadence recently saw the release of versions v1.2.6 and v1.2.7, featuring significant improvements and fixes that enhance the overall Cadence experience. These updates reflect a commitment to respond to the community's valuable feedback. Check out the detailed release notes on the GitHub releases page!
Cadence in the News!
Below is a selection of Cadence related articles and blogs. Take a look and feel free to share your own with us via your own social media channels!
- How to Avoid “Domain update too frequent” Error in Multi-Region Cadence
- Build a Digital Collectibles Portal Using Flow and Cadence (Part 1)
Recent Events
Check out this recent webinar, "Building with Cadence: Quantifiable Efficiency," available on-demand now. Discover the robust features of Cadence and how it can streamline the development of distributed applications through an engaging demonstration by John Del Castillo.
That’s all for this month!
Your engagement and contributions are what make the Cadence community thrive. Whether you have innovative ideas, insightful feedback, or just want to chat about Cadence, we encourage you to join our Slack #community channel.
We're committed to making this update as useful and informative as possible, so please share any feedback or suggestions you might have. Let’s keep building a vibrant and collaborative Cadence community together!
Looking forward to sharing more exciting updates next month!