Here's all the major updates about the latest UI Builder features in the recent Q4 2024 Store Release:
1. UI Generation
The new UI Generation feature in UI Builder is designed to help creators of all skill levels build an initial experience quickly, using just natural language. Whether you're a seasoned developer or a beginner, you can describe your desired UI layout and data needs, and UI Builder will generate a starter experience for you.
2. Builder Assistant
The Builder Assistant is a game-changer for developers working in UI Builder. This tool streamlines development by providing real-time feedback, helping developers quickly identify and resolve common configuration issues. As you design, the Builder Assistant scans your components, checking for key accessibility requirements such as missing aria labels, visible labels, and alt text. It offers a quick overview of errors and warnings with a count displayed in the top right corner of the screen, helping developers stay on track and fix issues as they arise.
3. Streamlined Events Creation
One of the most challenging aspects of building with UI Builder has been creating and attaching event handlers. The latest update introduces a streamlined event creation process, making it easier for developers, especially newcomers, to add events to components. This process now includes more guidance and context, simplifying the discovery and configuration of event handlers.
4. User Presence
With User Presence, UI Builder now allows multiple developers to work on the same page without the risk of overwriting each other's changes. This feature notifies developers when someone else is working on the same page, showing avatars next to active users. It also includes Record Watching, allowing you to track if anyone else has the same records open for editing.
To explore more about these new features and see them in action, check out this video.
