DEC 24 2024 // 3 min read

Community Hours #24: Logs, Git Updates, and Automation

Tags
  • updates
  • fixes

In this week's Daytona Community Hours, we covered recent releases, upcoming features, and ongoing development efforts. Let's dive into the highlights of what's new and what's on the horizon.

Recent Releases

Version 0.46.1

  • Fixed socket container issues

  • Improved .env file loading for Docker Compose dev containers

  • Disabled telemetry in server daemon commands

Version 0.47.0

  • Added server log file selection feature

  • Fixed container config reading issues

  • Improved remote dev container compose creation

  • Enhanced custom image builder detection

Both releases require users to update all providers using `daytona provider update --all`.

Upcoming Features and Changes

GITI Provider: A new Git provider is being added to expand Daytona's support for various Git platforms.

Daytona Update Command: A long-requested feature allowing users to update Daytona directly through the CLI, including changelog and breaking changes information.

SSH Config Editing: Users will be able to edit the SSH config block injected by Daytona for custom configurations.

Project Config Import/Export: Enables sharing of project configurations easily between users.

Non-Interactive Modes: For `daytona target set` and `git provider add` commands, allowing for easier scripting and automation.

New Samples: C and Julia samples are being added to the Daytona samples index.

Ongoing Development

A major refactoring effort is still underway, focusing on naming conventions and conceptual changes. The team is working on improving the installation script to show changelogs and breaking changes during updates.

Community Contributions

The Daytona team continues to encourage community involvement through:

  • Adding a contribution section to the README

  • Introducing more "quests" for contributors to tackle

  • Welcoming PRs for new features and improvements

Conclusion

Daytona continues to evolve with a focus on user experience, expanded Git provider support, and improved automation capabilities. The upcoming update command and non-interactive modes promise to streamline workflows for many users. As the team progresses with its major refactoring effort, users can look forward to a more intuitive and powerful Daytona experience in the near future.

A big thank you to all contributors and users for your ongoing support and engagement. Stay tuned for more updates and consider participating in the open quests to contribute to Daytona's development!

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