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StackGen’s February 2025 release is all about improving cloud infrastructure management, simplifying workflows, and increasing operational efficiency. With a variety of new features, enhancements, and fixes, this release continues StackGen's commitment to eliminating operational inefficiencies by leveraging intelligent cloud infrastructure. Let’s take a closer look at what's new and improved in this release:
What's New?
Cloud2Code CLI: Bringing Cloud Resources Into IaC Management
StackGen introduces the Cloud2Code CLI, a powerful new tool designed to simplify cloud management by allowing users to seamlessly bring their cloud resources into Infrastructure as Code (IaC) management. The CLI supports AWS and Azure clouds, and it’s packed with features that allow you to:
- Visualize your cloud environments,
- Generate IaC templates without setup,
- Retrieve deployed resources instantly.
With Cloud2Code CLI, you can easily import specific cloud resources, bulk import resources using tags, and exclude sensitive configurations—all with simple commands. This tool is designed to optimize cloud migration, improve infrastructure consistency, and streamline developer workflows.
To get started with Cloud2Code CLI, reach out to StackGen Support, and check out the detailed documentation for more.
Support for Custom Resources from Remote Git Modules
StackGen now enables organizations with existing Terraform modules to onboard developers seamlessly by creating custom resources with remote Git modules, offering greater flexibility in integrating with external repositories. It also introduces a new event tracking mechanism for better visibility into usage patterns.
Improved User-Defined Files in IaC Tab
The February update introduces support for user-defined files in the IaC tab, allowing you to add, edit, rename, move, and delete files. This feature provides more flexibility for managing infrastructure code, especially for non-generated files like CI/CD pipeline configurations. (Note: This feature is currently behind a feature flag and is available to selected customers. Contact a StackGen representative for access.)
User Interface Enhancements
Our February update brings several improvements to the user interface, making it more intuitive and flexible:
- Custom Dropdown Values for Imported Terraform Files
Previously, dropdown values from imported Terraform state files weren’t visible in the UI. Now, these values appear alongside default options, giving you more flexibility when configuring resources imported from Terraform files. - Support for Custom Providers in Custom Resources
StackGen now allows you to define custom providers when creating custom resources. This is a big win for teams working with custom Terraform providers, simplifying provider configuration management and ensuring consistency across versions.
What's Fixed?
The February release also comes with a host of fixes designed to improve the platform's stability, usability, and performance:
- Enhanced C# Code Analysis and Parsing
We’ve improved StackGen’s C# code analysis, making the platform better at identifying method calls, properties, and nested functions. This enhances stability and prevents crashes caused by unsupported C# code, ensuring more reliable code scanning.
The JSON editor has been resized for better usability, making it easier to scroll through attributes. Additionally, the editor now accepts standalone string inputs, which enhances flexibility when configuring JSON attributes.
3. Optimized Resource Icon Rendering
Overall platform performance has been improved with the introduction of optimized resource icon rendering, resulting in faster page load times and an overall smoother user experience.
4. Automated Topology Validation
In the past, validation in the Topology Canvas was a manual process. Now, StackGen automatically detects misconfigurations and policy violations in real-time, improving visibility and compliance checks.
5. Enhanced Bulk Data Handling
Loading large-scale configurations is now more efficient with bulk APIs that offer pagination and filtering. This update drastically reduces load times, making it easier to navigate resource attributes and templates.
6. Fixed UI Bugs and Visibility Issues
Several minor bugs and visibility issues were addressed, including:
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- Descriptions for imported resources and custom modules are now properly displayed in the UI.
- Policy violations in the Topology view no longer disappear when clicking on a resource, ensuring they remain visible for easier tracking.
Conclusion
The February 2025 StackGen release brings a host of exciting new features and critical fixes to enhance cloud management, boost developer productivity, and optimize workflows. With improvements to the user interface, cloud migration tools, and stability of the platform, StackGen continues to lead the way in simplifying complex cloud infrastructure management.
To explore all the new features and fixes in this release, be sure to check out the full documentation or contact StackGen Support for assistance.