Newsletter-82: AWS Signature Authentication, Session Storage in APIs , Audit Logs, OTP Consent, Builder Shortcuts

Jan 17, 2025

HI There!

Greetings and welcome back! We hope you’re having a fantastic week!

This week, we’re thrilled to share exciting New Features designed to make building web apps faster and easier than ever. Some of the Upcoming Features to enhance your app-building journey include coding-free development options, insightful Blog Posts, engaging Video Tutorials, and versatile Templates to simplify every step of the process.

We can’t wait for you to explore these updates, enjoy creating apps without the need to write code, and discover even more exciting advancements coming your way!

What's New?

New features, Latest developments & Updates!

AWS Signature Authentication

What's this Feature All About?

With this feature the user can securely authorise API requests to AWS services. It involves signing API requests with a calculated signature, ensuring that only authenticated and authorised clients can access the services.

Benefits:

Secure API requests to services like AWS Lambda.
Enables temporary access to AWS resources through pre-signed URLs.

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Support of session storage data in External API based Data Table and Dropdown

What's this Feature All About?

The External API-based DataTable and Dropdown support sending the data from the Browser Storage location. That means you can pass the Browser Storage’s value placeholders in the External API.

Benefits:

You can pass the dynamic value in the External API for better filtering of records based on API parameters.
It’ll be useful in terms of handling multi-step forms which can fetch the data from the External API using the values stored in the Browser Storage.

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Database Audit Log

What's this Feature All About?

This feature enables users to monitor and track all activities within their application’s database. It provides visibility into key events such as database access, executed queries, and other changes, ensuring you stay informed about everything happening in your application’s backend.

Benefits:

Detect and investigate unauthorised database access or suspicious activities, ensuring your application's data remains secure and protected from potential breaches.
Trace and analyse database queries and operations to quickly identify and resolve issues in your application’s functionality or performance.

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User Consent Capture via Email/SMS OTP

What's this Feature All About?

This feature ensures an additional layer of security by asking for OTP confirmation before saving data to collection.

Benefits:

User can install either sms, otp or email otp consent validator plugin to use this feature.
As soon as a user clicks on save data an otp will be sent to them by their chosen method whether email or sms. Then when otp is validated only then the data is stored in collection.

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Shortcut Feature in Builder

What's this Feature All About?

The Shortcut feature in Builder provides users with quick and flexible access to their data from anywhere in the DrapCode Builder. Users can search for any resource such as pages, collections, events, or other entities by entering a name or UUID. The feature displays a list of matching results, allowing users to quickly navigate to their desired item with ease.

What's this Feature All About?

Eliminate the need for multiple clicks to access a specific collection or page. Jump directly to the desired resource from anywhere in the application with ease.
Empower users with the ability to access any page, collection, or resource effortlessly, providing a seamless experience.
Save valuable time by avoiding the need to browse through multiple tabs or menus, streamlining workflows for greater efficiency.

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Bug Fixes & Improvements

Fixed a bug: Not able to add phone number in builder. (validation error)
Fixed a bug: Boolean fields are not displaying in visibility Condition.
Fixed a bug: Data search form is not working while the data table has an external params filter. (subpage)
Fixed a Bug : Date Range Auto Search is not working on the subpage/modal.
Fixed a Bug : Prefilled Values not coming in Checkboxes and radio buttons.
Enhancement: Show success or failure message in Email/SMS activity tracker
Enhancement: Support of AWS Signature authentication type in External API
Enhancement: Enhance Custom HTML Code component to handle external JS and CSS.
Enhancement: Need Encryption feature in Static Field.
Enhancement:Support of whole array inside of one item in Update Collection Field.

Video Tutorials

Watch and learn all about the Builder!

Generate Dynamic PDF file and Store it in Collection Item

In this video we will understand as how to generate a dynamic PDF file and store it in any collection item - like any uploaded file.

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PDF Viewer Component

In this video we are explaining as how you can open any PDF file within the application using our PDF viewer component.

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Templates

Ready made templates to build your own custom journeys.

P2P (Peer to Peer) Lending Software

P2P Lending Software template to build and launch your P2P Lending platform.

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Personal & Business Loan Origination

The DrapCode Personal and Business Loan Origination Software Template is a specialized no-code solution designed for financial institutions, lenders, and businesses to streamline loan processing.

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Upcoming Features

Here are some of the upcoming features that are in pipeline!

Two-Factor Authentication in Builder

Two-Factor Authentication in Builder is an authentication mechanism that generates a unique, time-sensitive pass-code used for Multi-Factor Authentication. (MFA)

Any File To Text

This feature will transform any file into plain, editable text in an instant, making data extraction and editing seamless like never before!

Blogs & Insights

Read & learn about no code & low code in depth.

Why no-code needs to be the next thing on your radar?

Why no-code is the next game-changer for productivity and innovation? Read more

No Code or Low Code Development: Which is Right for Your Business?

No Code vs. Low Code: Which suits your business best? Read more

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