REST API now fetches the latest version of Application Quality metrics
Valid from Pega Version 8.1
When you request Application Quality metrics by using the REST service, the service requests a refresh of the metrics. This means that you always get the latest version of the metrics and can decide whether your application is ready for deployment based on that information.
For more information, see Pega API.
Parameter page is automatically removed after each Pega unit test run
Valid from Pega Version 8.1
The parameter page is automatically removed after each Pega unit test run. The reliability of subsequent tests is increased because they are not influenced by leftover parameter values that were set by the previous test.
For more information, see Cleaning up your test environment.
Start and stop a coverage session by using the REST API
Valid from Pega Version 8.1
You can now start and stop application-level test coverage by using REST services. You can use the results of the coverage session for gating purposes in a release pipeline.
For more information, see Pega API.
More quality metrics on the Application Quality dashboard
Valid from Pega Version 8.1
On the Application Quality dashboard, for each case type you can now view quality metrics such as guardrail score, test coverage percentage, unit test pass rate, list of guardrail of warnings, uncovered rules, and failed Pega unit tests. These metrics are also available for rules that are used in the application but that are not a part of any case type. To access these metrics, on the Application Quality dashboard list of case types, click Find issues.
For more information, see Application Quality landing page.
Test ID added to repeating dynamic layouts
Valid from Pega Version 8.1
A unique Test ID property has been added to repeating dynamic layouts to support automated testing, enabling you to write dependable automated tests against any Pega application. By including this unique identifier in your automated testing, you ensure a higher level of productivity and reliability within your applications.
For more information, see Test ID and Tour ID for unique identification of UI elements.
Autogenerated controls have unique IDs
Valid from Pega Version 8.1
Autogenerated controls have a unique ID by default. This unique ID ensures that the Document Object Model (DOM) is HTML5-compliant and avoids problems that can be caused by elements having the same ID. The setting to enable or disable unique IDs is on the HTML5 Application Readiness page.
For more information, see Unique IDs in autogenerated controls.
Quality metrics now include charts with trends
Valid from Pega Version 8.1
The Application Quality landing page now contains charts that show changes in metrics over time. Landing pages for Test coverage and Unit testing also contain interactive charts with user-defined date range filters. The default date range of the charts is 2 weeks, but you can change it by using the Application: Quality Settings landing page. The historical data provided by the charts shows changes in application quality metrics over time, so that you can recognize trends and identify potential problems with application quality.
For more information, see Application Quality landing page.
New themes in App Studio
Valid from Pega Version 8.1
New themes in App Studio determine the default colors for elements in your user interface, such as buttons and links, as well as your typography. By selecting a theme in App Studio, you can quickly apply a consistent style to your application and save development time by not having to edit the application skin in Dev Studio.
For more information, see Changing your theme.
New landing page allows you to customize the presentation of quality metrics
Valid from Pega Version 8.1
From the new Application: Quality Settings landing page, you can specify which built-in apps to include for testing. You can also modify the date range for graphs on the Application Quality, Application: Test coverage, and Application: Unit testing landing pages. Additionally, you can specify how many days the tests are considered current to be included on the Application Quality dashboard and in reports. By configuring how quality metrics are displayed, you can customize data presentation according to your needs, which can help improve the quality of your application.
For more information, see Application: Quality Settings landing page.
Select or edit a label format at run time
Valid from Pega Version 8.1
At run time in App Studio, when you edit a control, you can now select a new label format for the control or edit the currently selected label format. This change provides you with the flexibility to update control labels in real time as you process cases.
For more information, see Styling controls at run time.