We’re excited to announce the launch of Codebeamer 2.2, a significant update that brings enhancements across scalability, performance, user experience, integrations, and more. This release combines innovative features with practical improvements to streamline workflows and boost productivity for teams across industries.
Here’s everything you need to know about Codebeamer 2.2, including its new features, enhancements, and how it aligns with modern digital thread needs.
1. High-Level Objectives
Codebeamer 2.2 is designed to meet the evolving needs of modern development teams, emphasizing:
- Improved scalability and performance for large datasets.
- Enhanced review processes through new capabilities.
- Seamless integration with industry-standard tools like Azure Repos and Catia Magic.
- Unified experience with the merge of Codebeamer and Codebeamer X.
- Support for global teams with new language options (Chinese and Korean).
With these goals, Codebeamer continues to provide robust digital thread integration with PTC products like Windchill and PTC Modeler using OSLC standards, while expanding its capabilities to new platforms.
2. Key Features in Codebeamer 2.2
2.1 Review Hub Enhancements
The Review Hub in Codebeamer software has been significantly improved to address user challenges and create a more efficient workflow, enhancing team collaboration and productivity.
- Actionable Review Findings: Convert comments into action items directly within the review process.
- Archiving: Unwanted reviews can now be archived for better organization.
- Ownership Transfer: Allow users to take ownership of reviews as needed.
- Advanced Filters: Narrow down results by applying time or status-based filters.
- Wizard-Based Creation: Set thresholds upfront using a guided wizard to simplify review setup.
- Feedback Collaboration: Collaborate and communicate effectively on the new Review Feedback page.
- Moderation Role: Dedicated admin capabilities for review moderators.
These updates empower teams to streamline reviews, reduce bottlenecks, and foster better collaboration.
2.2 Merging Codebeamer and Codebeamer X
The long-awaited merger of Codebeamer and Codebeamer X is here! Users now have access to both interfaces on a single platform, offering:
- A unified experience, tailored to user preferences.
- Seamless switching between interfaces for greater flexibility.
- Simplified system administration to set default user interfaces.
This “One Codebeamer” approach ensures that teams can choose the tools that work best for their unique workflows.
2.3 Template Management and Configuration
New features in template management make deployments and configurations more robust:
- Protected Configurations: Prevent human errors by locking deployed trackers, ensuring configurations are not overwritten during redeployment.
- Audit and Filtering: Quickly identify changes with project-level configuration audits and filters.
- Flexible Unlocking: System administrators can selectively unlock individual trackers or manage configurations post-deployment.
These updates improve project management and reduce time spent on error resolution.
2.4 Background Operations
Mass operations like editing in bulk or exporting to Excel can now be performed in the background. Benefits include:
- Reduced Wait Times: Keep working on other tasks while large operations are completed.
- Real-Time Notifications: Get updates on operation status, including success or failure notifications.
- Improved Workflow Continuity: Focus on core tasks while Codebeamer handles the heavy lifting.
This enhancement allows teams to maintain productivity without interruptions.
2.5 Baselined Release
The new baselined release feature enables users to:
- View the specific content of a release in a baseline.
- Simplify access to release details without creating complex reports.
- Improve traceability and clarity in release management.
2.6 Complete Text Search in Filters
A consistent text search experience has been introduced across trackers, traceability views, coverage browsers, and more:
- Enhanced Filters: Perform detailed searches within text fields such as “Description” and “Wiki Text Field Values.”
- Uniform Results: Ensure consistent results across all modules for better usability.
2.7 Source Integrations
Codebeamer 2.2 introduces a new integration with Azure Repos, enabling:
- External Repository Management: Create and manage repositories manually or via scheduled full synchronizations.
- Traceable SCM Commits: Link source code commits to Codebeamer items for better traceability.
- Web Hook Configuration: Automate and streamline data synchronization between Azure Repos and Codebeamer.
This feature improves collaboration, synchronization, and traceability between development tools.
2.8 Performance and Scalability
Performance improvements in Codebeamer 2.2 include:
- 30% Faster Response Times: Across the platform.
- 20% Faster Views: Opening document views and sprint releases is significantly quicker.
- Larger Dataset Support: Tested with datasets of up to 1,000,000 items, ensuring reliability for large-scale projects.
These improvements cater to enterprises managing extensive data and complex workflows.
2.9 OSLC Digital Product Traceability
With OSLC (Open Services for Lifecycle Collaboration) support, Codebeamer enhances digital product traceability (DPT) via partnerships with Consultens PS and Incquery Labs. As a Codebeamer ALM partner, we enable seamless integration with tools like Catia Magic, ensuring robust traceability across the digital thread and fostering efficient collaboration.
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3. What’s Next for Codebeamer?
Codebeamer’s roadmap continues to focus on:
- Enhanced integrations with industry-leading tools.
- AI-driven automation for better decision-making.
- Further scalability improvements to support larger enterprise teams.
- New features to enhance usability and streamline compliance workflows.
Stay tuned for updates that continue to align Codebeamer with the dynamic needs of modern development teams.
4. Conclusion
Codebeamer 2.2 redefines scalability, usability, and performance. With its integration with Azure Repos and a unified platform merging Codebeamer and Codebeamer X, this release ensures teams operate efficiently. As a digital transformation consultant and Codebeamer ALM expert, MicroGenesis is here to help you leverage these updates to streamline workflows, enhance traceability, and empower your teams to achieve more.
