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Airbyte Connector Builder: Undo/Redo Feature

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July 19, 2024

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As part of our Airbyte 1.0 initiative, we’re thrilled to introduce an exciting new feature in the Airbyte Connector Builder! You now have the ability to undo and redo your changes effortlessly. This enhancement aims to streamline your workflow, making it more efficient and user-friendly. Let's dive into the details. If you want to see a video version of this post, you can find that here on our YouTube channel.

Undo/Redo Functionality

Now, you can easily reverse or reapply your modifications with just a click. For example, if you decide to change your authentication method from using a bearer token to an API key but then want to revert that change, you can simply use the undo button. If you change your mind again, the redo button is right there to help.

The undo and redo buttons are conveniently located at the top of the Connector Builder interface, ensuring that they are always within easy reach.

Enhanced Keyboard Shortcuts

To further enhance your experience, we've introduced new keyboard shortcuts. These shortcuts not only cover the undo and redo features but also make testing your connector quicker and more convenient. By using Command + Enter (or Ctrl + Enter on Windows), you can now test your connector without needing to manually click the test button. This small but significant improvement helps speed up the development process, allowing you to focus more on building and refining your connectors.

Practical Example

Let's walk through a practical example. Suppose you're working on a connector and decide to change the authentication method:

Change Authentication Method: Switch from using a bearer token to an API key.
Undo Change: Click the undo button or use the keyboard shortcut (Command + Z or Ctrl + Z) to revert the change.
Redo Change: Click the redo button or use the keyboard shortcut (Command + Shift + Z or Ctrl + Shift + Z) to reapply the change.
Test the Connector: Use the Command + Enter shortcut to test the connector immediately.

This workflow enhancement not only saves time but also reduces the likelihood of errors, ensuring that your connector development process is smooth and efficient.

Conclusion

The new undo and redo functionalities, along with the added keyboard shortcuts, significantly enhance the usability of the Airbyte Connector Builder. These features are designed to make your development process more intuitive and efficient which fits our overall theme with the upcoming launch of Airbyte 1.0. To learn more about what other features and announcements that are coming during our Airbyte 1.0 launch event, you can subscribe here!

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