The podcast discusses the top 5 favorite features from the latest release of Washington D.C., including offline mode for mobile apps, an undo feature, and the access analyzer. They also talk about implementing time-specific roles, the new built-in GraphQL Explorer, task summarization, and a clone admin console. The episode concludes with a sponsorship announcement and a humorous exchange.
The addition of offline mode for client apps on mobile enhances usability and convenience, especially for field service workers.
The undo feature in flow designer simplifies the process of removing elements, enhancing the user experience and accelerating flow designing.
Deep dives
Offline mode for mobile apps
One of the features mentioned in the podcast episode is the addition of offline mode for all client apps on mobile. This feature allows users to use certain apps without internet connectivity, such as a personal food tracking app. The app can sync back up with the server once an internet connection is available. This improvement enhances usability and convenience, especially for field service workers.
Undo feature in flow designer
Another highlight from the podcast is the introduction of the undo feature in flow designer. This feature simplifies the process of removing elements within the flow designer interface, making it faster to modify flows without needing to manually click on buttons or delete items. The addition of this feature enhances the user experience and accelerates the flow designing process.
Improved log attribution in Washington DC
A notable enhancement in Washington DC is the improved way log attribution appears in service now. Each log line now includes additional fields, such as an attribution field that indicates the type of object that created the log and its SIS ID. This makes it easier to trace the origin of logs and debug issues without having to spend additional time investigating their sources.
Access controls enhancements
In the podcast, the participants discuss enhancements related to access controls. Two notable updates include the ability to temporarily assign roles for specific users and groups, making it easier to handle short-term assignments, and the addition of the access analyzer feature. The access analyzer allows users to compare roles and groups, enabling more efficient troubleshooting and access control management.
Washington D.C. is available in Early Access so get your personal developer instance upgraded and start exploring because in this episode, we're going to share our top 5 favorites from our latest release.