RHIDP-6478 - Release notes for Red Hat Developer Hub 1.7.0

Author: Gerry-Forde

modules/release-notes/ref-release-notes-deprecated-functionalities.adoc

@@ -5,13 +5,27 @@
 This section lists deprecated functionalities in {product} {product-version}.
 
 [id="deprecated-functionality-rhidp-6917"]
-=== Backstage CR versions `v1alpha1` and `v1alpha2`
+== Backstage CR versions `v1alpha1` and `v1alpha2`
 
 Backstage CR versions `v1alpha1` and `v1alpha2` are deprecated in 1.7 and will be removed in 1.9
 
 
 .Additional resources
 * link:https://issues.redhat.com/browse/RHIDP-6917[RHIDP-6917]
 
+[id="deprecated-functionality-rhidp-8525"]
+== Deprecation of Bundled Plugin Wrappers
+
+To enhance performance, decrease image size, and reduce maintenance, the method of including "wrapped" dynamic plugins within the main {product} container image is being deprecated as of release 1.7.0. We are transitioning to a model where all dynamic plugins will be distributed as independent OCI artifacts.
+
+For the 1.7.0 release, this is a deprecation notice only; there are no breaking changes, and all previously bundled plugins will continue to be bundled. However, we encourage customers to prepare for the removal of wrappers in a future release by beginning to use the new OCI artifacts in 1.8.0. Documentation will be updated to guide this migration. 
+
+For more information, see link:https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/red_hat_developer_hub/{product-version}/html-single/installing_and_viewing_plugins_in_red_hat_developer_hub/index#proc-load-plugin-oci-image_assembly-install-third-party-plugins-rhdh[Loading a plugin packaged as an OCI image].
+
+
+
+.Additional resources
+* link:https://issues.redhat.com/browse/RHIDP-8525[RHIDP-8525]
+
 
 

modules/release-notes/ref-release-notes-new-features.adoc

@@ -5,18 +5,18 @@
 This section highlights new features in {product} {product-version}.
 
 [id="feature-rhidp-6628"]
-=== Dynamic plugin dependency management
+== Dynamic plugin dependency management
 {product} 1.7 adds dynamic plugin dependency management, so that the Operator can manage Kubernetes resources required by plugins.
 
 For more information, see link:https://github.com/redhat-developer/rhdh-operator/blob/main/docs/dynamic-plugins.md#dynamic-plugins-dependency-management[Dynamic plugin dependency management]
 
 [id="feature-rhidp-6633"]
-=== Added Orchestrator plugins with dependencies to {product-very-short} profile.
+== Added Orchestrator plugins with dependencies to {product-very-short} profile.
 
 With this update, Orchestrator plugins with dependencies are added to the {product-very-short} profile. The Orchestrator plugin is disabled by default. When you enable the Orchestrator plugin, it will deploy dependencies and work out of the box on {product-very-short}.  
 
 [id="enhancement-rhidp-6723"]
-=== Improved Role-based access control (RBAC) usability and consistency
+== Improved Role-based access control (RBAC) usability and consistency
 This release includes several enhancements to improve the usability and consistency of the RBAC experience:
 
 * Aligned the table height behavior in the "Users and Groups" step with the "Permissions" step.
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ This release includes several enhancements to improve the usability and consiste
 These changes aim to create a more intuitive and seamless role management workflow.
 
 [id="feature-rhidp-6758"]
-=== Introducing plugin management by using Extensions
+== Introducing plugin management by using Extensions
 
 In this release, {product-short} administrators can configure dynamic plugins directly within the Extensions UI. Administrators can now enable, disable, install, uninstall, or edit the configuration of dynamic plugins on the Extensions Details Page.
 
@@ -41,6 +41,13 @@ This release requires a single replica deployment and uses a persistent volume c
 
 With this update, the look and feel of {product-short} has been updated to better match the visual style of PatternFly 6 and improve alignment with the Red Hat product portfolio.
 
+[id="feature-rhidp-7306"]
+== Versioning for software templates
+
+{product-very-short} has been enhanced to provide crucial traceability, allowing users to easily identify the template version used to create a specific component. This enhancement helps determine if an older entity needs updating or if a bug is linked to a particular template version.
+
+Scaffolder templates can now be versioned using the backstage.io/template-version annotation and the `catalog:template:version` action. When used with the `catalog:template:version` action, the template's annotation is applied to the generated catalog entity.
+
 [id="feature-rhidp-7561"]
 == Support for high availability in {eks-brand-name}
 
@@ -51,7 +58,7 @@ For more information, see link:https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/red_hat_
 [id="feature-rhidp-7610"]
 == Adoption Insights in {product}
 
-The Adoption Insights plugin is now available in {product}, providing key metrics and trends to help you understand {product-short} usage. The Adoption Insights plugin is enabled by default.
+In this release, the Adoption Insights plugin is fully supported and enabled by default. The Adoption Insights plugin provides key metrics and trends to help you understand {product-short} usage. 
 
 If you have an existing Adoption Insights plugin custom configuration with GitHub Container registry images already set up, you can upgrade to the latest version to omit configurations using GitHub Container registry images.