Syntphony Release Note | v1.9.3
Launched on 8 November 2024
New in this version
.NET FRAMEWORK
Update to .NET 8
ADAPTIVE MAINTENANCE
We are excited to announce an important update to our platform, transitioning from .NET 6 to .NET 8. This upgrade is essential as .NET 6 will soon be deprecated. The new .NET 8 offers improved performance, enhanced security features, and a host of new capabilities to support modern application development.
Please refer to official documentation for more details.
What’s new in .NET 8
CONTENT CREATION
Improved content creation process
IMPORTANT
As part of our technology renewal strategy, we have migrated this key functionality, taking advantage of the enhanced performance and stability of the new version of the framework.
This will provide users with a more streamlined and efficient experience when creating and managing in-product content.
ACCESIBILITY
Improves accessibility for users with diverse abilities
USER EXPERIENCE
In our commitment to making our platform more inclusive has led to the implementation of several enhancements designed to better support users with diverse abilities, we make significant accessibility improvements in our latest product update.
The first areas of improvement have been in the configuration of some features within the settings, the dashboard and other general points of the product.
Improvements
COMMUNITIES HEADER
Increasing the effectiveness of community management
IMPORTANT
This release includes a change to the community header configuration. We now use the out-of-the-box version of SharePoint to edit the navigation elements within the community header. This makes the integration with SharePoint even better, and also allows contributors to configure the menu in a clearer and easier way.
MICROSOFT INTREGATION
Implement the latest updates from Azure
ADAPTIVE MAINTENANCE
In this release, we have updated our product to include the latest version of Azure resources. This update is part of our ongoing commitment to ensure you have access to the most up-to-date and efficient tools available.
Implement the latest updates from Microsoft Graph
ADAPTIVE MAINTENANCE
Our services have been enhanced to integrate with the latest versions of Microsoft Graph, ensuring compatibility with Microsoft’s latest feature rollouts.
An example of this could be integrating with the out-of-the-box configuration of a SharePoint site from our Communities form.
PERFORMANCE AND SECURITY
Improved performance
USER EXPERIENCE
This release includes performance improvements to user navigation, as well as an improved caching strategy that results in a better performance experience. Now the user can navigate in an even more fluid way and with shorter loading times.
Enhanced security
ADAPTIVE MAINTENANCE
In our commitment to ensuring the safety and satisfaction of our customers, we have updated all resources to the latest versions. This proactive approach is critical to maintaining the security and stability of our product.
By incorporating the latest versions, this update significantly enhances the overall security of our platform, protecting your data and providing a safe user experience..
Fixings
ANALYTICS
The session is not saved for external users
IMPORTANT
When an external user accessed the intranet, their session was not logged, preventing administrators from viewing their statistics in the Analytics report. This bug has been fixed and administrators will now have more accurate data on what is happening on their intranet.
COMMUNITIES
The default theme is not applied to newly created communities
IMPORTANT
A fix has been implemented to apply the default theme when creating a new community. This update improves the user experience by ensuring consistency in the look and branding of newly created communities.
CONTENTS
The header of a news item is duplicated
IMPORTANT
In some cases, the header of a news would be duplicated. This bug has been fixed, and the content creation process has been improved, so contributors should experience improved stability when creating or editing content.
Some data does not update when editing content
IMPORTANT
When trying to update content from the product form, some data may not update correctly. An improvement is being implemented in the creation process to ensure that contributors are saving the correct data.
DASHBOARD
Filters are not applied correctly in social sorting
USER EXPERIENCE
When using the dashboard with social sorting, if the user applies filters, they are not applied correctly. This functionality will be improved so that users get the correct results according to the filters they have applied.
APPLICATIONS MARKETPLACE
Search improvements
USER EXPERIENCE
We have optimized the user experience when using the search function in the application panel. Now, users will not experience errors or unexpected behavior when applying filters in the search box.
Application reordering no longer works
USER EXPERIENCE
When a user accesses the Applications panel, they can reorder applications. This functionality had stopped working, causing users to experience unwanted behavior. This issue has been resolved and users can now reorder applications as they wish.
MENU
Does not return menu items in the user’s language
USER EXPERIENCE
A correction has been made to the menu so that users see the items in the language they are working in, making it easier for them to navigate the intranet and giving them a better experience.
SOCIAL
Mentions in comments no longer work
USER EXPERIENCE
Fixed the mention functionality in comments, allowing users to refer back to people when they need to.
USER EXPERIENCE
General user experience improvements
USER EXPERIENCE
As part of improving the user experience, we have made improvements to the style and usability of product components.
For example, we have changed the way buttons are displayed in the ribbon and some unnecessary spaces in the cards within the dashboard. We have also improved the usability of some components when configuring features and applying audiences in the Dashboard tabs.