May 2023 Summaries

In the recent update to Cube Cloud, we focused on the workspace and introduced or updated several tools for building data models and optimizing query performance, including Query History and SQL Runner. These features are available in Cube Cloud for users on all tiers, including free development instances. The new tools aim to simplify the process of authoring data models by providing a complete set of tools within the Cube Cloud workspace. This update also includes visual touches to make the time spent in the workspace more enjoyable, such as dark mode and renaming tabs in Playground. With SQL Runner, users can perform arbitrary SQL queries against any configured data source, while Query History provides visibility into incoming queries and query performance metrics. The update is designed to support fast and responsive data experiences for end-users and to help users with optimization tasks.

The recent v0.33 release of Cube Core focuses on improving the data modeling experience and conventions in Cube, aiming to enhance consistency across different projects. The update introduces a new style guide, snake_case naming convention, and changes to terminology such as renaming "schema" to "data model". This release also includes features like conventional folder structures, syntactic sugar for cube definitions, unified visibility control, and support for private cubes in Playground. Future plans include supporting snake_case in the configuration file and introducing Python support for configuration. The new release is now available on Docker distribution and the latest release channel in Cube Cloud.