Version 1.8 ETA ?

[ksgsharma]

DAB is awesome! We’ve implemented it with our Azure SQL Server, and our users are loving it!

Any ETA on version 1.8? We’re really looking forward to these new REST features! 😊

Add regex operator: $filter=col regex pattern
Add contains operator: $filter=col contains fragment
Add in operator: $filter=col in (value1, value2)
Support for new $count aggregate-value keyword
Support for new $value scalar-value keyword

[aaronburtle]

Hi @ksgsharma thanks for the question. We are planning on bringing these features, but they are not in the immediate planning, but rather more on the horizon. When we know the timeline, I will update you here.

[JerryNixon]

Great question. However, the scope of 1.8 has dramatically changed since we last updated the roadmap, which I just updated so you can see the new scope. Specifically, the regex plans and REST keyword plans have been significantly deprioritized in light of the new MCP capabilities which are being added in the next three months. The new MCP support will mean apps with agentic workflow can now leverage Data API builder to interact with the database in a safe way. However, it means some of the candy we had hoped to introduce will come later next year instead of in the next 1 or 2 releases. I wish we had the ability to do even more, but for now, the work we are doing to enable MCP is adding significant new and awesome capabilities that benefit both GraphQL and REST users, too. All of the releases have slid a month or so back because this work is complex. Like you, we also love Data API builder, and you'll continue to see us delivering features like you are mentioning here.

[JerryNixon]

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[ksgsharma]

@JerryNixon Love that MCP is being prioritized. In fact, we have a use case for MCP within our team. Could you please elaborate on the specific MCP capabilities you plan to implement? Understanding your roadmap will help us align and plan our AI strategy with DAB more effectively. Go DAB!!