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Modelix Platform Release 23.2

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We are happy to announce the autumn release of the modelix platform: 23.2

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The versions bundled in this release are:

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modelixCoreVersion = 3.12.1
+incrementalVersion = 0.2.0
+buildToolsVersion = 1.1.0
+modelixMPSPatchVersion = 157
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If you want to know how to use this platform in your Gradle build, check out the corresponding documentation.

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Feature Highlights

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ModelQL

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The ModelQL query language provides a dynamic way of loading parts of the model on demand while reducing the number of requests to a minimum.

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Model Client as NPM Package (experimental)

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The previously existing model client is now also published as @modelix/model-client NPM package.

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The exposed API is minimal and experimental. +In the future, we want to make more features from the Kotlin model client directly accessible from the exposed API in the NPM package.

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Vue.js Bindings (experimental)

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Built upon @modelix/model-client we created a library to interact with models through Vue.js.

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With @modelix/vue-model-api we are currently building sample projects with Vue.js. +After that, we want to stabilize the API and show you how you can use it for your projects.

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MPS Model Adapters

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We created adapters between MPS and modelix. +They forward changes made to a model through the model-api of modelix to the Open API of MPS. +They are compatible with all MPS versions that modelix currently supports.

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With their help, it is possible to implement access and synchronization from modelix components to MPS. +The bulk-model-sync Gradle Plugin is an example component that uses them.

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Bulk Model Synchronization Plugin (experimental)

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The bulk-model-sync Gradle Plugin allows bulk synchronization of models between MPS and a model-server. +The plugin applies changes incrementally, and can be run in existing CI systems to schedule and run the synchronization in both directions. +This way you can implement a custom Git Integration tailored to your needs.

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The plugin is considered unstable, but will be stabilized soon.

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Development Insights

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Up until now, we built and released MPS-specific components for each MPS version individually. +Going forward, we want to release single components, which are compatible with all MPS versions that are currently supported by modelix. +The first component to follow this new approach is mps-model-adapters

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To achieve that, we separate code in MPS solutions from support library code wherever possible. +Also, we are developing upcoming MPS plugins as IntelliJ plugins instead of MPS plugins. +This reduces the overhead required for updating and maintenance.

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Contribution Guide

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We created a contribution guide to help new contributors.

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Marking Experimental Features

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From now on, we mark experimental features clearly. +You can read about it in more detail in our documentation

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Extending Automation

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In our automation, we introduced static code analysis, dependency updating and security checking. +This aims to increase developer velocity, reduce bugs and provide more security for our users.

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What’s To Come

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We are in the process of planning our roadmap and are aiming to update it this year.

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