Amplience release notes 2020

A summary of product releases for 2020, covering new features, enhancements, and updates across Dynamic Content.

Note

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Dynamic Content- Extensions permissions

2 November 2020: Added a permissions section to the extensions registration window, giving developers control over what each extension can access. Permissions cover Management API access (read and/or modify) and iFrame sandbox attributes (same origin, modal windows, form submission, pop-ups). All permissions default to off and must be explicitly enabled per extension.

Dynamic Content- Schema editor - example templates

7 October 2020: The Schema Editor now includes a library of example content type schema templates covering core concepts (strings, numbers, localisation, slots, definitions). Developers can start from an example rather than building from scratch. Also added: the ability to test search query parameters directly in the search index browse view.

Dynamic Content- Schema editor - registration and syncing

22 September 2020: Simplified the schema registration and syncing workflow in the Schema Editor. Developers can now register and sync schemas directly from within the editor without switching screens, reducing friction when iterating on content types.

Dynamic Content- Search dashboard

2 September 2020: Introduced a dedicated Search Dashboard in Dynamic Content, providing a centralised view of all search indexes - their status, record counts, and configuration - making it easier to monitor and manage search at a glance.

Dynamic Content- Delivery key field

14 July 2020: Delivery keys can now be added directly from a field in the content form, in addition to the Save menu. This makes it quicker for content authors to assign a delivery key without leaving the editing experience.

Dynamic Content search- sorting

17 June 2020: Added sort order control to Dynamic Content search indexes. Developers can now configure the sort criteria for search results, supporting use cases like sorting blog posts by date or products by relevance.

Dynamic Content search- enhancements

27 May 2020: Several enhancements to the search index feature, including improvements to index configuration, better visibility of indexed properties, and refinements to how content is kept in sync with the index on publish events.

Content Delivery 2 - multiple item request

20 May 2020: The Content Delivery 2 API now supports retrieving multiple content items in a single request, reducing the number of HTTP calls needed to build a page and improving delivery performance.

Dynamic Content- Multiple selection and SFCC enhancements

6 May 2020: Content authors can now select multiple items at once when adding media or content via the content and media browsers. Also included: enhancements to the Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) integration for content assets, improving how content is linked to storefront components.

Dynamic Content search

22 April 2020: Introduced Dynamic Content Search - an Algolia-powered search index feature managed within Dynamic Content. A setup wizard lets developers create an index, associate content types, and choose production or staging environments. Indexes are automatically updated on publish. Also included: inline content link snippets in the Schema Editor, and updated icons for expired editions.

Dynamic Content- Content report dashboard view

8 April 2020: Added a Content Report dashboard view showing a summary of content across hubs - total items, status breakdowns, and content type distribution. Gives administrators and teams a high-level overview of content production activity.

Dynamic Content- Dashboard enhancements

25 March 2020: The dashboard was updated with two new views: Recent Activity (a feed of recent content changes across the hub) and Scheduling (an at-a-glance calendar of upcoming editions). These give teams better visibility of what's happening and what's planned.

Dynamic Content- Content Delivery 2 - locale support

18 March 2020: The Content Delivery 2 API now supports locale-based content retrieval. Developers can specify a locale in the request to receive field-level localised content, making it easier to build multilingual experiences without additional processing.

Dynamic Content- Dashboard, webhook testing and content type icons

11 March 2020: Three minor improvements: a refreshed dashboard layout, enhanced webhook testing with better feedback in the activity log, and support for custom icons on content types to help authors identify content at a glance.

Dynamic Content- Webhook enhancements and archive content types

19 February 2020: Two updates: webhook customisation was extended with additional trigger events and improved filter options. Content types can now be archived, removing them from the active list without deleting them, keeping the developer environment tidy.

Dynamic Content- Archive content type schemas

12 February 2020: Developers can now archive content type schemas that are no longer in use, hiding them from the active schema list while preserving them for reference. Archived schemas can be unarchived if needed.

Dynamic Content- Customisable webhooks

5 February 2020: Introduced customizable webhooks with three new capabilities: filters (trigger webhooks only when specified conditions are met, e.g. by content type), custom headers (including secret headers for API keys), and custom payloads (Handlebars-format templates to generate tailored JSON output). Also added: schema list sorting by creation/modification date.

Dynamic Content- Content Delivery 2

29 January 2020: Introduced Content Delivery 2 - a next-generation Content Delivery API optimised for speed and flexibility. Key features include delivery keys (human-readable strings up to 150 characters assigned to content items and slots, usable instead of IDs), choice of inlined or linked JSON response format, and an updated properties pane showing CD2 URLs. Must be provisioned per account.

Dynamic Content- Assigning content items

27 January 2020: Content items can now be assigned to specific users within Dynamic Content, supporting team-based workflows where individual authors or reviewers are responsible for particular pieces of content.