July 2022 Summaries

SurrealDB, a database platform, has released its v1.0.0-beta.4 version, incorporating several enhancements and bug fixes to improve user experience and security. Key updates include the introduction of a new strict mode for the server and setting default table permissions to NONE instead of FULL, addressing potential security concerns. Additionally, the release fixes bugs related to namespace and database selection, as well as issues with VALUE and ASSERT clauses in DEFINE FIELD statements. SurrealDB is highlighted for its enterprise-level security certifications, including SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001, underscoring its commitment to data protection and compliance. The platform engages its users through newsletters and updates on releases, news, and events.

SurrealDB, in its version 1.0.0-beta.3 released on July 24, 2022, introduces several enhancements aimed at improving functionality and security. Key updates include enabling years as a unit in durations, logging root authentication configuration status on server startup, and ensuring CORS headers are included on all HTTP responses, even in the event of errors. The syntax for defining futures and embedded functions has also been improved for clarity. Additionally, root authentication is fully disabled if specific CLI arguments are not provided, enhancing security measures. The company prides itself on being trusted and certified for enterprise security, adhering to standards like SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001.

SurrealDB has launched its comprehensive documentation, available online, covering installation, setup, data types, querying, connectivity, and advanced functionalities. Users are encouraged to report bugs or share ideas through GitHub Discussions and GitHub issues. Alongside this, SurrealDB has also announced the availability of client libraries and the release of version 1.0.0-beta.5. Additionally, SurrealDB is committed to enterprise security, having achieved certifications like SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001.

SurrealDB announced a series of updates and improvements with the release of version v1.0.0-beta.2, focusing on enhancing command-line logging by introducing a new log argument for specifying server log levels and resolving bugs related to namespace and database definitions, as well as field statements in queries. The release ensures the correct version is displayed when running the "surreal version" command and hides the default randomly-generated server password for added security. Additionally, SurrealDB emphasizes its commitment to enterprise security with certifications such as SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001, aiming to maintain trust and compliance in its offerings.

SurrealDB is a cloud graph database developed to streamline application building and scaling by offering a flexible, structured data storage and querying system inspired by several existing databases. Initiated in 2016 using Golang and later rebuilt in Rust to enhance data-sharing guarantees, SurrealDB seeks to simplify the development process by eliminating complex APIs and backends, allowing applications to be built directly against the database via web browsers. In 2021, SurrealDB was open-sourced in a private beta, and as of the announcement of its 1.0-beta version, it supports a highly scalable and distributed environment with a performant query language and embedded JavaScript functions. The founders, Jaime and Tobie Morgan Hitchcock, invite developers to engage with the platform through various channels and provide feedback, as the database is now available in open beta to the public.