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Changelog for updates

Colloquial is always getting better — here's how.

by Chris Haskett
Updates

Improved Tab Navigation with Overflow Support

Enhancement: Tab groups now intelligently handle situations where there are more tabs than can fit in the available space.

What’s New

  • Smart Overflow: When you have many tabs, excess tabs are automatically moved to a convenient dropdown menu
  • Flexible Layout: Tab bars now adapt to different screen sizes and content lengths
  • Better Navigation: Access all your tabs easily, even when working with large numbers of options
  • Consistent Experience: Tab positions remain stable - no unexpected movement when switching between tabs
Tabs with dropdown overflow

Where You’ll See This

  • Settings Groups: Navigate between multiple configuration types more easily, with quick access to all available options through the overflow menu
  • All Tab Interfaces: Any screen with multiple tabs will now handle overflow gracefully

Benefits

  • Improved Usability: No more cramped or cut-off tabs on smaller screens
  • Better Organization: Keep your workspace clean while maintaining access to all functionality
  • Future-Ready: Supports adding more tab options without cluttering the interface

This enhancement makes it easier to work with complex workflows that require multiple tab views, particularly beneficial for power users managing extensive configurations or datasets.


by Chris Haskett
Updates

Upgraded to Ruby 3.3

We’ve successfully upgraded our platform to Ruby 3.3, bringing significant performance improvements and enhanced security to Colloquial.

What’s New

Ruby 3.3 introduces several key improvements that benefit our users:

  • Performance boost: Up to 15% faster response times across the platform
  • Enhanced security: Latest security patches and vulnerability fixes
  • Memory optimisation: Reduced memory usage for better scalability
  • Improved garbage collection: More efficient memory management

Benefits for Users

  • Faster page loads: Noticeable improvements when navigating between fact cards and dashboards
  • Better reliability: Enhanced stability during peak usage periods
  • Improved search performance: Quicker results when searching across your architecture data
  • Enhanced API responsiveness: Faster integration responses for connected systems

Technical Highlights

The upgrade includes:

  • Updated Ruby runtime from 3.2 to 3.3.1
  • Compatibility testing across all platform features
  • Performance benchmarking to ensure optimal configuration
  • Security audit to validate all dependencies

Seamless Transition

This upgrade was completed with zero downtime during our scheduled maintenance window. All existing functionality remains unchanged, and users will simply experience improved performance without any action required on their part.

Our development team has thoroughly tested the upgrade across all environments to ensure a smooth transition for all Colloquial users.