Published Release Notes

Support for advanced conditions on processes in a stage

You can now configure advanced conditions on a process in a stage to ensure that the process starts only when user input matches expected values. Use the AND and OR operators inside conditions so that the conditions can reference more than one field.

For more information, see Advanced conditions on processes in a stage.

MBean Javadocs download file

The Pega 7 Platform MBean Javadocs are no longer provided in the distribution image; however, you can download the MBeanJMXJavadoc.zip file that was previously provided in the distribution image.

You can also use JConsole, which is included with the Java Development Kit (JDK), to obtain MBean information. The JConsole MBean tab provides attributes, operations, notifications, and other information on all the MBeans that are registered with the MBean server.

Enhanced Expression Builder for certain rule types

For certain rule types, several enhancements to the Expression Builder help you to efficiently build expressions in a user-friendly environment. Enhancements include:

• The ability to use single-line or multi-line comments to explain the purpose of the expression.
• Formatting, such as tab characters and carriage returns, that is preserved the next time you open the Expression Builder after closing it.
• Real-time validation of expressions so that you receive immediate feedback about the syntax in your expression.
• The ability to test the input value of a property for a portion or all of the expression.

These enhancements apply to the Expression Builder for the following types of rules:

• Data Transform
• When
• Map Value
• Decision Tree
• Decision Table
• Strategy

For more information, see Expression Builder enhancements for certain rule types.

Support for rule rebasing

You can now rebase the rules on your development server with the most recently committed rules from a centralized system of record (SOR). For example, after rules are merged on the SOR, you can rebase your development application to refresh your application with the merged rules. Development teams working in two separate development environments can share their changes, keep their local rulebases synchronized, and reduce the probability of conflicts with other development teams.

For more information, see Rule rebasing.

Add new commands in the Facebook channel preview console

Now you can not only edit existing commands in the preview console for a Facebook channel but also add new command responses and associate them with intents. For example, you can add a new response command in the preview console in a case in which you entered a command and no response was found for the generated intent. This functionality gives you more control over the Facebook channel configuration and makes the preview console easier to use.

For more information, see Simulating a chatbot conversation.

Enhancements to PegaUnit test cases and test suites

Several enhancements have been made to PegaUnit test cases and test suites.

• You can now use advanced filters on the Automated Testing landing page and when you add test cases to a test suite to search for information.
• After you run a test case on the Edit Test Case form or a test suite on the Edit Test Suite form, the header now displays the expected and actual run-time values.
• You must now specify at least one assertion before you can save a test case.
• You can now compare a property to multiple values so that the assertion passes if any property meets the defined criteria.
• You can now use the is greater than and is less than comparators for date and date-time properties.

For more information about PegaUnit testing, see PegaUnit testing.

Execute Tests service now supports application name as a parameter

You can now use the application name and version as a parameter when running the Execute Tests service (REST API). When you build an application on Pega® Platform in a continuous delivery pipeline, you can use the Execute Tests service to validate the quality of the build by running PegaUnit test cases that are configured for the application.

For more information about the service, see Running PegaUnit test cases and test suites with the Execute Tests service in Pega 7.3.1.

Monitor application health on the Application Quality landing page

On the Application Quality landing page, you can view various quality-related data in one place so that you can monitor the quality of your application and correct any issues. The Application Quality landing page contains a summary of guardrails compliance, PegaUnit test coverage, and results of PegaUnit tests.

For more information, see Application Quality landing page.

View PegaUnit test reports

The Reports tab on the Automated Testing landing page contains tables and charts that display the percentage of rules on which PegaUnit test cases are configured, and the results of PegaUnit test execution. By looking at the data on this tab, you can see which tests failed and investigate them.

For more information, see Viewing PegaUnit reports.

Import and export artifacts to and from a repository

You can import and export development artifacts to and from a repository. Use the Import wizard, the Export wizard, or the service-enabled system management command-line tool to move artifacts. For more information, see Tools for migrating rules and data.