Coalesce has introduced updates to improve metadata integrity across Nodes. Starting in the 7.24 release, null values in Node metadata are automatically removed.

When you commit changes, you may notice updates to Nodes that you haven’t directly modified. This is expected, since null fields are being removed. You should commit these changes and continue with your workflow.

What to Expect

• Git Modal: You may see diffs in the git modal where null values are removed.

No additional action is required. Commit the changes when they appear to keep your project in sync.

Node.js Version Support Has Been Updated for the Coalesce CLI

With version 7.24, we have updated the supported Node.js versions for the coa CLI to ensure you are working in a stable and secure environment.

What has changed?

The coa CLI now supports the following Node.js versions:

• 20

• 22

• 24

⚠️ Support for Node.js version 18 has been removed.

Why we made this change

We removed support for Node.js version 18 because it is approaching its end-of-life. 5We have added support for version 24, a Long-Term Support (LTS) version, to ensure continued stability and security. 6

Action Required

If you are running Node.js version 18, you must upgrade to a supported version to continue using the coa CLI. After updating to release 7.24, running the CLI with Node.js version 18 will cause the CLI to exit with the following error message:

Invalid node version 18 not supported

Updates

We’ve made a series of improvements focusing on UI consistency, run visibility, and Git.

UI Changes

• Improved Display of Long Storage Location Names - Long storage location names in your build settings are now shortened to fit the screen. You can hover over the shortened name to see the full name in a tooltip.

• Updated the "Re-Sync Source Columns" Window - We've updated the style of the "Re-sync Source Columns" window to match the rest of the application. It now provides a clearer message when there are no changes to sync.

• Improved the "Delete Column" Confirmation - When you delete one or more columns, the confirmation window now clearly lists the columns you are about to delete. This helps you confirm your changes before they are made.

• Updated Git View After Commit – The Git window has been improved so that after a successful commit and push, the view now clears automatically to show "No Files To View" This provides clearer feedback and ensures the view reflects the current state of your repository."

Run Updates

• Added a "Rendering" Status for Runs - When you start a run, you will now see a "Rendering" status indicator. This provides better visibility into the run process, especially for large jobs that take time to render SQL before execution.

• Added Tooltips to Run Details Page - On the Deploy and Refresh Runs page, you can now hover over truncated node names and error messages to see the full text in a tooltip.

• Redesigned the Run Stage Details Window - We've redesigned the window that shows the details for a run stage. The new design makes it easier to read long SQL queries and error messages, with a wider layout and resizable panels.

Git Updates

• Better Error Handling for Existing Git Branches - When creating a new workspace, you will now see a clear error message if the Git branch name you entered already exists, allowing you to choose a unique name.

Bug Fixes

• Prevented Deployments with Empty Column Names - To prevent errors, you can no longer deploy Nodes that have columns without names. The application will now show an error message, "Empty Column Names, during the deploy plan, prompting you to name all columns before deploying.

• Fixed Drag-and-Drop for Jobs and Subgraphs - We fixed an issue where dragging and dropping nodes into a second or third Job or Subgraph would not work. You can now reliably add nodes to any Job or Subgraph using drag-and-drop.

• Fixed Workspace Loading for Nodes with Invalid Configurations - We resolved an issue that prevented workspaces from loading if a node had an invalid configuration value. The application now automatically corrects these values to ensure your workspace always loads correctly.

• Fixed Resizing of Include/Exclude Filters - We fixed a bug where the include and exclude filter boxes in the browser would shrink unexpectedly after being resized. Both filter boxes now resize correctly.

Package Updates

Base Node Types – Advanced Deploy

• Added comprehensive metadata update checks for Advanced Deployment Templates.

• Fixed block comment issue for metadata update.

Streams and Tasks

• Delta Stream Merge updates:

  • Dual merge logic implemented.

  • Redeployment behavior added for column schema changes.

  • External Table and External Iceberg Table supported as source objects.

  • Deployment phasing introduced.

• Create Templates:

  • Added comprehensive metadata update checks.

  • Fixed comment block parsing.

  • Fixed default scheduler in node definition.

Running Nodes created with any version 2.2.0 and below without adding table key and partition key config options can cause rendering errors.

Create or Alter

• Added comprehensive metadata update checks for Create Templates.

• Fixed comment block parsing.

• Fixed view issues caused by join changes.

External Table

• Partitioning logic updated.

• A default column PARTITION_COLUMN is added with the transformation:

  split_part(metadata$filename, '/', 2)

You can rename this column or adjust the transformation. You can also use another column with the right transformation for partitioning.

Update to Supported Node.js Versions for the Coalesce CLI

Starting with the 7.24 release, we are updating the supported Node.js versions for the coa CLI to ensure you are working in a stable and secure environment.

What's Changing?

The coa CLI will now enforce the use of the following Node.js versions:

• 20

• 22

• 24

⚠️ Support for Node.js version 18 will be removed.

Why We're Making This Change

We're removing support for version 18 because it reaches its end-of-life in April 2025. Support for version 24, a Long-Term Support (LTS) version, has been added to ensure continued stability and security.

Action Required

If you are running Node.js version 18, you must upgrade to a supported version to continue using the coa CLI. After updating to release 7.24, running the CLI with Node.js version 18 will cause the CLI to exit with the following error message:

Invalid node version 18 not supported

Updates

• Column lineage - We’ve improved the process by adding in app guidance and improving the visual indicators making it easier to see the propagation before commiting.

• Snowflake Authentication - The Problem Scanner now alerts you when Snowflake authentication is missing.

• Subgraphs and Jobs

  • The process for creating a Job or Subgraph is now easier. Enter a name in the modal, click Create, and you’ll be taken straight to your new Job or Subgraph.

  • We alert you in the Problem Scanner for duplicate Subgraph or Job names.

  • Previously, when a was Node was added or removed from a Subgraph it would be done silently. Now we let you know it was successful or failed along with either the Node name or number of Nodes.

Bug Fixes

• When editing user roles, the role summary shows in the dropdown correctly.

• Testing a Databricks SQL Warehouse connection will no longer fail with a "Missing token" error when a valid token has been entered.

• Service accounts with Environment Admin permissions for Snowflake environments will no longer receive an "Invalid Connection Information" error on API calls.

• Deploying a Storage Mapping change will no longer result in a "No schema found" error if the old schema or database was deleted directly from the data warehouse before deployment.

• Deleting a source from a column now works consistently when using a trackpad or a mouse.

• Sorting and filtering by Node Status or Stage Status on the deployment runs page will no longer revert or disappear on runs with a large number of objects.

• Deleting a Source Node and creating a new table Node with the same name and location in a single deployment will no longer replace the existing table and cause data loss.

New API Endpoints: User Management & Git Accounts

We're excited to announce the addition of User Management API and Git Account API endpoints.

User Management

Automate user provisioning workflows, implement bulk role assignments, and manage permissions across organizations, projects, and environments programmatically.

Review the User Management API documentation.

Git Accounts

Programmatically configure Git connections, manage account credentials, and maintain Git repository associations as part of your CI/CD pipelines.

Review the Git Accounts API documentation.

Updates

We’ve continued to improve the user experience by:

• Adding alphabetical sorting for Storage Locations and Environments.

• Sorting the Nodes Panel alphabetically while also considering the Storage Location name. For example, if both Nodes are named analytics_source, the one with the Storage Location of SRC would come before the one with TGT.

Packages

• Snowflake Deferred Merge Package v2.0.0 - Now correctly adds and removes deploy phases at the appropriate stages.

• Snowflake Iceberg Tables package v2.0.0 – Fixes issues with removing deploy phases at the right stages.

Bug Fixes

• When zoomed in, the Add Member button in the Project settings no longer disappears.

Private Preview Features

These features are currently in Private Preview. Please reach out to your Coalesce account manager to sign up.

Onboarding Wizard

The Onboarding Wizard is back—and better aligned with your needs. This step-by-step setup guides you through authentication and storage configuration so you can spend less time on setup and more time building pipelines.

Your Feedback in Action

• Storage & Mapping Optional on Duplication: When you duplicate a Workspace, you can now skip Storage Location configuration and Storage Mapping entirely—no need to fill them in unless you want to change them.

• Existing Commits: If you’re branching off an existing Workspace with mappings already in your repo, the Onboarding Wizard will automatically pull in those Storage Locations and Storage Mappings for you.

• Auto-Populate Existing Settings: If your original Workspace already had Storage Locations or Storage Mappings, we’ll carry those over automatically so you don’t have to reconfigure.

Why You’ll Love It

These tweaks remove unnecessary clicks when duplicating a Workspace and ensure your existing settings stick—giving you a seamless transition every time.

Deploy Wizard Improvements

We’ve refined the Deploy Wizard to give you clearer visibility into errors and warnings during the Review Plan step. Now, issues are organized into separate Errors and Warnings tabs—so you can quickly zero in on what needs fixing before you deploy.

Updates

• We've improved the display of Projects and Environments with long names on the Deploy Page to make it easier to filter:

  • Selected environments in the filter now show their full names instead of project-name combinations.

  • Hover tooltips now appear in both the dropdown list and selection textbox to show full names when they're cut off.

  • The “×” remove button is now consistently visible on all selected filter tags, even when their labels are truncated. This ensures users can always remove applied filters without needing to hover or expand the text.

• Syntax highlighting was added to the Parameter pages, making it easier to spot errors and understand the code structure at a glance.

• A next parameter has been added to the List Runs endpoint response, making it easier to track your position while paginating through results.

• Improved support for systemColumns in Node endpoints:

  • The Get Workspace Node endpoint now includes all systemColumns attributes in its response.

  • The Set Workspace Node endpoint has been updated to preserve existing systemColumns attributes when updating a Node.

  • System columns were added to the metadata.column .

Bug Fixes

• Fixed incorrect error message when making change tracking configuration required in UDNs. The message now correctly states "Please select a change tracking column."

• Previously, users were incorrectly prompted to upgrade already-upgraded repositories. Coalesce now properly verifies Git commits and provides clear error messages when Git account testing is needed.

• Environments no longer get stuck in a "Refreshing" state when no jobs are actively running.

• Long Azure DevOps PR descriptions now properly truncate before being included in commit messages, preventing SQL compilation errors during deployment.

Action Required: Upgrade to CLI v7.17.1

We are notifying all Coalesce customers using command-line tools that an immediate upgrade to the Coalesce CLI version 7.17.1 or higher is required. Snowflake's recent 2025_02 release includes changes that may cause service interruptions for users running older versions of the Coalesce CLI.

To prevent any disruption, please check your CLI version by running:

coa --version

If your version is lower than 7.17.1, upgrade your CLI by running:

npm upgrade -g @coalescesoftware/coa

For more information on the Snowflake bundle changes, please visit the Snowflake Release Notes.

Updates

We’ve made several improvements to the Coalesce user experience:

• Nodes in the Build Interface panel and source Node selector are now alphabetically sorted for easier navigation.

• The Deployment page features interconnected filters—selecting a value in one filter automatically updates options in related filters.

• You can now view Column Lineage while in Column Grid view, enabling quick lineage access when working with large graphs.

• When viewing a selected (blue) Node in Column Lineage, you can edit it directly without having to locate and select it again.

• Selecting a Node in the DAG or Graph View now highlights its counterpart in the sidebar, maintaining view consistency and eliminating redundant selections.

Bug Fixes

• Deployments now succeed when a Node's source changes while its name remains unchanged.

• The Node editor now shows an accurate number of Columns that are in a Node.

Packages

Find the right building blocks for your data pipelines and accelerate initial development by using ready-made Packages from Coalesce Marketplace.

New

Delta Stream Merge Node

• Delta Stream Merge Node uses a Delta Stream and handles DELETE operations alongside INSERT and UPDATE.

View-Qualify Advanced Deploy

• View-Qualify advanced deploy UDN is a versatile Node that lets you develop and deploy a Snowflake View with an added QUALIFY filter.

Updates

• Geospatial datatypes are now supported for Dimension Nodes.

• Data quality tests in views now supported in both the Base Nodes package and Base Nodes Advanced Deploy package.

• We've enhanced the InferSchema functionality in Copy Into and Snowpipe Nodes. CSV processing now needs just one file format, not two. The system creates a temporary file format to infer the schema and removes it when the session ends.

Bug Fixes

• A bug in Dimension Zero Key Node related to handling certain edge cases around null value handling has been fixed.

• Persistent Stages change has been made to fix an error caused when all column are chosen as change tracking for Type-2.

New

Create Node Endpoint

You can now create Nodes using the Create Workspace Node endpoint. Create Workspace Nodes supports creating all Node types. Combined with the Set Node endpoint, create and update Nodes programmatically.

Updates

• We’ve made multiple API updates including:

• Added pagination to List Environments. In addition to existing fields, we have added:

  • total - Number of results

  • startingFrom - The id the request starts from.

  • limit - The request page size. 100 is the default.

  • next - The value where the next page of results starts after.

• Added type to List Run Results. Type indicates if it is a sql or sqlTest run.

• When using ref functions, an error message will return if there is a cyclical dependency.

• We’ve made some user interface improvements including:

• Added tooltips for all statuses in the Activity Feed.

• The Fetch button in the Git Modal has moved to be in-line with commit and branches.

• Improved Column Lineage so it's easier to see the Node lineage.

Packages

New - View-Qualify Advanced Deploy Node

We’ve released a new package Node,  View-Qualify Advanced Deploy UDN. This is a versatile Node that allows you to create and deploy views in Snowflake using the QUALIFY filter. It gives you a streamlined way to filter records within a View using window functions such as, RANK or ROW_NUMBER. It supports common use cases like deduplicating data, selecting top and bottom records, and applying customer filters.

Bug Fixes

• Clicking on a Node in the Docs no longer results in an error screen.

7.17.1

Node and Column Test Failures

These features are currently in Private Preview. Please reach out to your Coalesce account manager to sign up.

We’ve introduced a new feature that lets you know when a Node or Column Test has failed during a refresh.

On the Deploy page, statuses are now color coded for easy review.

• Green - It was successful with no errors.

• Yellow - The Refresh was successful, but had Column or Node test failures.

• Red - The Deploy or Refresh failed.

Take a look at Troubleshooting Deploys and Refreshes.

Updates

• You can now use OAuth to run concurrent jobs using the Snowflake Tasks API.

• You can now type to search within all dropdown filter menus on the Deploy page, making it faster and easier to find the option you’re looking for.

Bug Fixes

• Previously credential errors and mismatches would return a 500 for the`startRun` endpoint.`startRun` now returns either a400 or 401.

• We fixed an issue where an invalid project ID would make the application unresponsive.

• [Object Object] no longer appears in the hash column.

Version 7.16.1

Deprecated node metadata changes were completed with the release of 7.15.

Previous posts

• March 13, 2025 - Upcoming Deprecated Node Metadata Changes

• March 3, 2025 - Deprecated Node Metadata Changes