November 2021 Summaries

The second release candidate of EdgeDB 1.0 is now available, with production-readiness expected soon. This release introduces a simplified client API and retries transactions by default. It also includes idle connection cleanup mechanisms, observability with Prometheus, and improved local Docker workflow support. Additionally, the new scalar type cfg::memory has been implemented to represent memory configuration settings safely and explicitly.

EdgeDB has released its second release candidate for version 1.0, named Lacaille, aiming to enhance developer experience with its open-source object-relational database. The update introduces a unified client API, simplifying the distinction between individual connections and connection pools by consolidating them into a single client abstraction, which supports lazy initialization for flexible configuration. The release also features default retrying transactions, improving robustness by automatically handling transient errors. Enhancements include automatic cleanup of idle connections, support for observability with Prometheus, and a new scalar type for memory configuration. Additionally, the release refines Docker workflows for local development and standardizes connection behavior across client libraries and the CLI, ensuring a consistent experience. These updates aim to modernize every aspect of the database developer experience, with resources such as a 10-minute Quickstart guide and an interactive EdgeQL tutorial available for users to explore further.