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Winter '24 Release Notes - Abridged Edition
The Salesforce Discord Collective Presents:
THE WINTER 24 RELEASE NOTES - ABRIDGED
I'm sorry, as a Large Language Model, I do not have access to the latest Salesforce Release Notes.
CRITICAL STUFF
- I hate that I have to put this in "Critical" but hypeland is real so: there's a few early AI products hitting the ground. Biggest winner is service. If you don't read it, their AI research blog is pretty darn cool. For the major part of Generative AI products, I'm betting on some public releases in 6 months or so at least, due to the fact we all handle CRM data, which is minorly regulated.
- Critical because big change but not severe Contact and Lead home now don't just display list views, but give you "intelligence" about contacts, which is great if you like the new display (and use Activities...). Service Intelligence is the same concept for cases.
- Einstein Activity Capture can finally get reported on in standard reports and some Email features are now free
- DataWeave in APEX is now live and viewable in the UI. This fundamentally changes best practices for data transformation in APEX.
- APEX Lists now support comparators, also have a new iterator definition, both of which also changes best practice regarding how you compare stuff in APEX. you won't have to code your own now.
- bla MFA enforcement bla, this video is for you if you're not ready yet.
GENERAL STUFF
- In their quest to have as many A records as possible, Salesforce is moving Setup to another domain (and adding more partitionned domains, add it to your allowlists)
- Salesforce changes icons again after fucking up High Contrast mode for all users last release
- Taking a leaf from its own playbook 6 years ago, Salesforce now displays all Objects and fields on a single page for Permission Sets
- QoL updates for Permissions: PermSetGroups now have a recalculate button to help you diagnose mismatched permissions and errors linked to uncompatible perms. You can also report on assignments for both permsets and groups, as well as see in how many PermSetGroups a Permset is used.
- API Name are now visible on PermSets. Maybe one day they'll even let us search for fields or objects by API Name in the setup, who knows ?
- Dynamic Forms are available on Mobile and most standard Objects (excl Campaigns, Products, and Tasks).
- You can report on AccountShares. You might ask "why accounts", the reason is "they can't report on Custom Object Shares and each Object requires work to bring to these reports". TL;DR enjoy AccountShare reports, don't expect more
__sharereports to come out the woodwork though. - Mass Quick Actions on Related Lists are still here (were beta last release, and still only support Create/Edit record for now, will support stuff like Flows later)
- You can now chose who can access a sandbox for when you have proper project governance ~and want to avoid people logging in to change whatever they want because they think it's a good a idea to delete a field or something because they don't like it who knows~
- Email Deliverability gets more details, filters for logs and inbound + outbound logging
- Dashboards can now have their ownership transfered which means you don't need to clone or rebuild dashboards when you realize that user that created them has left the company 5 years ago.
- Quick Actions in Experience Sites
- Service gets Cross-lingual Intent Models but I'm not sure how much I'd invest in Intent building in the current race to LLM-powered chat, though Conversation Mining does solve some of that.
- Omnichannel gets enhanced if you turn it on, getse better ui (**opinions may differ)
- A Release Update prevents redirection between salesforce orgs unless CORS is set
MESSAGING FOR IN APP AND WEB (LiveAgentv4.0)
- Present T&Cs even before Chat has started, also throw LWCs in there, hell start a Chat via API in your JS
- You can collect Secure Information via securized forms in MIAW
- Send Conversation allows you to send Notifications in MIAW (the replacement for LiveAgent), also allows sending messages from records
- Transferring Messages now better, also supports flows
FLOWS
- Flows now have a Transform element, allowing you to cast data to various types, use formulas to transform them, etc. The skill floor is getting higher and higher for Flows, to the point where learning APEX might just be simpler :kekw:
- Reactivity is now out of beta, supports Global Variables, Selections, Screens, Display Text in Beta. Make great screens today :D
- You can use wait elements in schedule-triggered flows, autolaunched flows, and orchestrations.
- Flow Screens retain values and also refresh when yourevisit or have an error etc. GREAT QoL change.
- Record Triggered Flows now support Custom Error Messages :D to avoid defaulting to the big GACKS.
- Data Cloud Events can now trigger Flows, and Flows can get data from Data Cloud.
- HTTP Callouts now GA.
- Amongst the rare Release Updates that still happen, the user context staying the same after a Flow Resume one is pretty impactful and will be activated this release, if you abused privilege escalation behavior.
- A bug introduced in Winter24 requires you to Remove isAccessToInvokedApexRequired, isFlowApexContextRetired from
Flow.Settingsmetadata if you don't want deployments usingsforsfdxto fail.
DEVELOPMENT
- DevOrgs no longer support sms authentication, using U2F seems to be the easiest way for devs to go forward if you have tons of orgs.
- External Client App are basically connected apps but packageable and deployable, seem to now be available
- LWC now support Dynamic Imports, which TL;DR lets data drive which component to use. Note the performance overhead indicated in the notes, because...
- The LWC Workspace API allows you to programmatically open, close, refresh, and otherwise modify tabs in a Console environement.
- LWS virtualizes CustomElementRegistry, which ties to your ability to use Third Party Web Components (with heavy limitations, etween EcAMScript exclusions and Experience builder exclusions), but does in fact highlight a future of heavy customizations
- Custom Property Editors now available for non-LWR sites
- Component-Level API Versioning now allows you to have more tech debt instead of properly using release cycles or Release Updates. Bad Admins rejoice.
- Event Monitoring now follows Insufficient Access cases, but only for account, case, contact, and opportunity. Salesforce does love Object-specific development. EM also gets Component Level Monitoring which is nice due to the other releases
- The usual Web Standards changes lead to DOM Structures changing
- CSS scope tokens change formats, querying them now preferable via template refs.
- LWC Offline gets NFC Readability, and Biometrics Integration. As long as we're about Offline, you can now attach images to records and search for records offline on Mobile.
- You can now set Queuable Max Depth and delay via the new
System.enqueueJob()overload, and also set a Queuable Duplicate Signature allowing you to better avoid eating up all yourDailyAsyncExecutionslimit - APEX logging is slightly better but you still should use nebula logger
- Events get relays on Hyperforce
- Salesforce Ids don't change Length but do have minor structure change with serverId going from 2 to 3 characters, taking one of the "previously reserved" characters
- UTAM (Or UI Test Automation Model if you don't remember every single SF Acronym) gets a few QoL Updates, I'm just re-highlighting that the entire concept exists.
- LWR Sites get defaulted to enhanced because CMS Content is available in Enhanced, get component variations and better visibility rules, admin-suitable css update powers (and better global CSS handling), an action bar, dynamic redirects, better static resource protection. The most interesting one is Record Detail Component coming in - this is the first time I'm sensing a proximity to "hey we might replace all Aura sites soon with LWR". If you don't know what all this means "Salesforce has, in roughly a year, built out a brand new Framework that should allow much better Experience management and third-party compatibility thanks to the Web Components standard, and you should see first impact in roughly another 6 months IMO."
- If you can't use LWR, you can now still use refreshView via LockerService
- Headless Authentication gets udpates that make it easier to leverage it or set it up
- Domain addition in SF now does more checks with better error messages (but also make adding a domain harder if you don't know wtf you're doing)
- You write shit html code, it won't work no more. sadge.
- You write shit http headers, also sadge no more worky.
SALESFORCE D2F COMMERCE
- New Wizards try to simplify your Commerce Setup, which honsetly is useless as 90% of your actual commerce exp will be custom code but whatever.
- This totally secure page allows guest users to use easily-obtainable data to get order detail information, helping pirates everywhere.
- Some SEO Optimizations make it easier to get your storefront and center.
- Automatic Lowest 30 Day Price Display for EU compliance is a nice little addition.
- Salesforce Payments continues to be worked on. I still don't know why you'd ever use what seems to be meh code which at least partially reimplements Stripe, but walled gardens I guess.
DOGELAND
- :doge: Full APEX Autocomplete is getting retired due to its resource intensity. Which begs the question "all that AI stuff they conveniently don't communicate Resource costs on, are they actually profitable or more VC-backed tech bubbles that are shiny but ultimately as sustainable as Bitcoin?"
- :doge: Visualize Summary Formulas in Reports as you create them sounds great up until you realize they just mean they did a conditional display of a static image in the report builder, and it doesn't really preview what you're building to allow sanity checking. At least they didn't just take the Classic image...
- You know what'd be awesome ? If we constantly saved Flows without telling you and then make it harder to revert to a known previous step by clicking Undo tons of times like on Cookie Clicker
- :doge: Let's publish a slack feature and retire it less than a year later lol
- :doge: Email Threading now has lightning threading which is literally just refIds but with exclamaiton marks to indicate how awe-inspiring this whole email thread process was.
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The Impact of Halving Events on Bitcoin Mining: Analyzing the Past and Predicting the Future
Introduction
Bitcoin, the first and most popular cryptocurrency, has captured the imagination of investors, technologists, and the general public alike. One of the critical aspects that set Bitcoin apart from traditional fiat currencies is its fixed supply and controlled issuance through a process known as mining. Every four years, the Bitcoin network experiences a halving event, during which the block rewards earned by miners are reduced by half. In this blog, we will explore the historical impact of halving events on Bitcoin mining and attempt to predict how future halvings might shape the industry.
Understanding Halving Events
Bitcoin's creator, known by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, designed the cryptocurrency to have a maximum supply of 21 million coins. To control the issuance of new coins, the protocol halves the block rewards approximately every four years. The first halving occurred in 2012 when the reward dropped from 50 to 25 bitcoins per block. The second halving took place in 2016, reducing the reward to 12.5 bitcoins per block. The third halving was in 2020, reducing the reward further to 6.25 bitcoins per block. This process will continue until all 21 million bitcoins have been mined, estimated to occur around the year 2140.
Past Impact on Mining
Hash Rate and Difficulty: Halving events have historically been associated with fluctuations in the network's hash rate and mining difficulty. As rewards decrease, some miners find it less profitable to continue mining, leading to a temporary drop in hash rate. However, the reduced competition can also make it more attractive for remaining miners, resulting in a subsequent recovery of the hash rate.
Mining Profitability: The halving event directly affects the revenue earned by miners for each block they successfully mine. In the short term, a halving may lead to reduced profitability for some miners, especially those with higher operational costs. However, as the demand for Bitcoin typically increases over time, the price often rises in the long run, potentially compensating for the reduced block rewards.
Miner Behavior: Halving events can influence miner behavior. Some miners may choose to hold on to their coins in anticipation of a price increase, reducing the immediate supply and potentially driving up prices. Others may decide to sell their coins to cover operational expenses, leading to increased selling pressure.
Predicting the Future
While historical data provides valuable insights, predicting the exact impact of future halving events is challenging. Several factors can influence the outcome:
Market Maturity: As the Bitcoin market matures, it may become more resilient to the short-term effects of halving events. A larger user base and increased adoption by institutional investors could stabilize prices and mitigate the volatility seen in previous halving cycles.
Technological Advancements: Improvements in mining hardware and efficiency could offset the reduced block rewards, allowing miners to maintain profitability despite halvings. Additionally, advancements in renewable energy adoption could positively impact mining's environmental impact and long-term sustainability.
Regulatory Landscape: Regulatory developments can significantly impact the cryptocurrency industry, including mining operations. Favorable regulations may encourage growth, while stringent regulations could impose challenges on miners and alter their profitability strategies.
Conclusion
Halving events are a defining feature of Bitcoin's monetary policy and have historically played a crucial role in shaping the cryptocurrency's mining ecosystem. The impact of halving events on Bitcoin mining is complex, with both short-term disruptions and long-term opportunities for the industry. As the Bitcoin network continues to evolve, understanding the past impact of halvings can help investors, miners, and enthusiasts make more informed decisions about the future of this transformative technology. While predictions are inherently uncertain, it is evident that halving events will remain significant milestones in the ongoing journey of Bitcoin mining and its broader implications for the world of finance.
Iteration 2: big update. Freetown NYC
this is the previous post. is this how I use reddit?
Okay. Hear me out. That last post was just a spearhead. Something to get something started. It's part of my process.
And since then, I've had some conversations with notable people (not you, but now's your chance). Some good pushback. Some challenges fronted. From people who have dreamt and tried.
Expectations from this post: This is the new revision and after you'll see a clearer vision of an innovative approach and ways (not yet) to get involved but will be soon available if you stay tuned. A business plan is forthcoming. Funding TBD.
I'm well aware by now this is Reddit and the most upvoted comment will the one that best cuts this all to shreds. I welcome it. Fight me and make this all better for it.
First will be context and then I'll share the idea. Read at your own pace.
Context: It's gotta be NYC. If it's not NYC then where's it gonna be? There's many places that won't matter for the start of this. So that means rent is high; competition is high. Innovation is required. There's already a bitcoin center and we could be a little doily on their skirts until we get too successful, with their cold corporate halls and stockmarket adjacency. We could go to SF! There's no punk rock in SF. London.. don't even get me started. L.A. worships "the industry." It's NYC or it's nowhere. but it needs to be somewhere. but the challenges exist... NYC has lots of costs, rules, and other barriers. But also, we have notable people in Monero from NYC that live in NYC. NYC doesn't have the mark of Monero yet. Also, there's more to monero than its own existence.. it's an idea. So, again, innovation is needed. Location and square footage are extremely expensive in NYC. Chicken might not cut it. Chicken barely makes it where it does.. and that's when your only goal is selling chicken. What succeeds? The single most epic marker of success is adaptability. So let's innovate there. Let's make it not just adaptable, but also capable of revenue in many places. I don't just want a scatter-shot. I want a scatter-shot of excellence in each grain that just lets what succeeds to succeed. You see it.. every operation working a certain way and they bank on it working according to plan.
Idea: I have 6 system requirements for this thus far (and forgive my use of language to my fellow system engineers among you. you'll understand, no doubt):
- it needs to improve monero economy in ways that benefit everyone
- it needs to be financially soluble. Shouldn't need any cash influxes "for da cause".
- it needs to have a solid emphasis on monero at all times.
- it must be easily referential
- it shall be "transportive" when you walk in the door
- it needs to have a "feel" on the exterior
- It shall in no way be a surveillance or LEA-friendly place. You're free and relieved here.
- It will expand based on an example of cypherpunk ethos. The whole thing is nexus for cypherpunk.
- Location must be accessible and notable
The working name: "freetown NYC"
"but dMartian you said there were only 6 requirements but I see 9" Yeah cuz I'm extra. Keep up. (this is great fodder to cut me down. use it)
The walls: they're going to all be cypherpunk art. Working theme is the ride "it's a small world after all" with cypherpunk distortion.
The kitchens: now this is innovation: you've heard of a food truck. they sit around a lot. But what we're going to do is make a "roll-in kitchen." It's something 2 people can roll out of a food truck and make a kitchen in a brick and mortar store. Then they can roll out and make revenue and make presence for xmr where it's needed. Or not if there's no need. An old food truck payments are much cheaper than rent in NYC. Then what do we do with the rest of the square footage? I'm not going to sit here and sell you on my excellent chicken or probably more excellent curry and tacos. We can find people that do that part no problem.
Events: So there's going to be hanging LCD screens from the ceiling, not covering our artwork on the walls done by cypherpunks. During whenever.. it'll be NFTs people can buy. The house gets a cut which incentivizes putting up the ones that sell. Which gives that a budget. Wanna be cool? Hold your event at Freetown. put your powerpoints on the screens. Duality.. always. Anything doesn't work has so many options. Chairs will be stackable. they work for fika and they work for presentations.
Inspirations:
Freetown Christiana, Copenhagen
Various ghetto fleemarts
Bitcoin center
Café Tu Tu Tango, Orlando
Many more...
The next steps:
I need to refine this down to a business plan. Then we can see who wants to invest. That's a big question bc it defines how we want to go about this. Should I court financiers? Should I do a CCS? For instance, if I go CCS I can't make it free funding for a for-profit business. It's social entrepreneurship.. figuring out how to help a cause without needing charity. So we'd need a way to give back to donors in some commensurate way or maybe something else.
Here's where the 5 year plan comes in:
monero has an uncanny way of attracting excellent talent. If you buy something with monero, odds are it's really good stuff. so we can stock limited quantities of what's already available for monero. Accept cash or goldback but give discount on monero. but we have limited quantities (think back to adaptability). What sells well will run out of stock and then we'll have limited quantities only available for monero. Then we figure out what works and what doesn't. Limited quantities, right? And those items will become increasingly out of stock unless you get monero. What does a cash-only place do when someone doesn't have cash? They point you to the ATM they have. We'll point you to where you can get monero. Then you'll be educated on monero. you'll have monero. and you can buy the good shit that we know is the good shit bc it's what sells.
The prologue: I'm not really an arrogant prick. At least, not as much as I am here. People don't think that about me that know me, but I went with the approach here. I hope it was mildly entertaining while also getting the point across :)
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