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. We have added support for version 24, a Long-Term Support (LTS) version, to ensure continued stability and security.

Action Required

If you are running Node.js version 18, you must upgrade to a supported version (20, 22, or 24) to continue using the coaCLI. If you attempt to use the CLI with Node.js 18, it will exit with an error message stating that the version is not supported.

Metadata Updates

Coalesce has introduced updates to improve metadata integrity across Nodes. In this 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.

Updates

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

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.

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.

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.