new in Pulse 2.2

The latest release of Pulse, version 2.2, is now available! This release includes several major new features and improvements, with a focus on usability. Key improvements are listed below.

build summary tab

The build summary tab has been improved in several ways:

  • An improved layout.
  • Related links (mined from commit messages).
  • Links to featured artifacts for easy access.
  • Collapsible right-hand column.
build summary tab :: new in 2.2 :: pulse continuous integration server

build artifacts

New features have been added to build artifacts, along with an all-new artifacts tab:

  • Configure featured artifacts.
  • Calculate file hashes.
  • Filter by artifact type.
  • New tree-grid layout.
  • File size information.
artifacts tab :: new in 2.2 :: pulse continuous integration server

build logs

Build logs have been moved out of the detailed view and into a new tab:

  • Easier to access.
  • Easily switch between logs.
  • More sensible default log.
logs tab :: new in 2.2 :: pulse continuous integration server

active tests tab

The tests tab has been enhanced:

  • Test results shown for completed stages while the build is running.
  • Auto-refresh for running builds.
  • Sticky filtering of successful tests while drilling-down.
tests tab :: new in 2.2 :: pulse continuous integration server

details tab

The details tab has a new look:

  • Improved layout and clarity.
  • Faster loading.
  • Auto-refresh for running builds.
  • Collapsible left-hand panel.
details tab :: new in 2.2 :: pulse continuous integration server

changes in builds

The display of changes between builds is now less cluttered:

  • More information in less space.
  • Compare against previous successful or broken build.
  • Change count.
changes tab :: new in 2.2 :: pulse continuous integration server

build navigator

A new widget allows you to quickly step between builds:

  • See the status of adjacent builds at a glance.
  • Step forwards or backwards.
  • Jump to builds of a given status.
build navigator :: new in 2.2 :: pulse continuous integration server

working copy browser

The working copy browsing functionality has been reviewed:

  • Directly browse working copies on agents.
  • Debug build problems.
  • Simpler and faster than working copy snapshots.
working copy browser :: new in 2.2 :: pulse continuous integration server

much more...

  • agent executing stages: see, at a glance, what agents are building.
  • move refactoring: move projects to a new template parent.
  • template navigation: easily step up and down the hierarchy.
  • subscribe by label: easily subscribe to all projects with a label.
  • subversion export: faster builds using less disk space.
  • persistent agent messaging: improved agent directory cleanup.
  • configuration system performance: faster for large installations.

Dozens more small features, enhancements, and fixes make 2.2 a compelling upgrade. Check the full release notes for more details!

try it out

You can download and try Pulse 2.2 free today. Be sure to let us know how you go: we love feedback!