Release Summary - Sep 21, 2023

The following key features and improvements, along with bug fixes, have been released in Algonomy products in the release version 23.21 during Sep 08 - Sep 21, 2023.

Enterprise Dashboard

Category Page - Default Message Design

In this release, we have enhanced the design of default messages for category pages, ensuring a more impactful appearance. Now, default messages for category and list pages (or recommendations) will be displayed at the top left-hand corner and the bottom left-hand corner of the images.

This improvement includes adjustments to accommodate the message's height at the top of the image without obscuring it. Additionally, we have added the product-id attribute (prod-id for Product Recommendation widgets) at the image level to display messages at the bottom of the image.

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Jira: ENG-26720

Enable the output of Social Proof message through a function

In this release, we have improved the Social Proof feature by introducing a function for Digital Optimization Managers. This function lets users access Social Proof experience output for custom rendering.

We have added a new parameter called "Output Variable Name" to Display Settings/Configurations. Clients can retrieve Social Proof variation output by calling this variable through window.RR. For example, if the variation name is "eventmetrcsatc," clients can access it using window.RR.eventmetricsatc, following JavaScript variable naming conventions.

We have also introduced several parameters for precise message control, including Display Interval, Message Level Type, Time Window, User Count/Event Count, Text Message, Threshold, and Order/Priority.

For item pages, window.RR.variable.interval contains the display interval, and window.RR.variable.data holds the Social Proof message output. For other pages, window.RR.variable provides access to the Social Proof message output.

These enhancements offer greater flexibility and customization for Social Proof messages, enhancing the feature's utility.

Jira: ENG-26645

Data Engineering

Filter Merchandising Report by Placements

We have made significant improvements to the Merchandising Report, enhancing its functionality for merchandisers. Now, you can precisely filter and analyze recommendations and user interactions within specific placement areas over defined time periods. This upgrade allows for a more granular view of your data and provides valuable insights to optimize your merchandising strategy.

With the addition of placement dimensions, you can easily select and assess multiple placements simultaneously. Furthermore, new metrics, such as Rec Views and Rec Clicks, help you gauge the performance of products within these placements. You can now apply existing metrics to filter data by placements and conveniently view placement details alongside page types.

Jira: ENG-26562

Other Feature Enhancements

The following feature enhancements and upgrades have been made in the release version 23.21 during Sep 08 - Sep 21, 2023.

Jira #

Module/Title

Summary

General Availability

ENG-26056

 

Enterprise Dashboard, Social Message:

New Social Proof - Show preview of the message on the right side template view

Social Proof now allows users to enter a page URL for an interactive preview of how messages will appear on item and category pages. This enables optimization managers to fine-tune display configurations and placement.

To use this feature, clients need client.js and valid R3 values on their webpages. Additionally, their website should permit our portal's iframe embedding. This enhancement simplifies message placement, ensuring alignment with page content and layout.

21-Sep-2023

ENG-26420

 

Data Engineering

TS Cloud Migration Validation

To migrate clients to TS Cloud, validated reports if they are working fine in Portal with TS Cloud visualizations. The validation was done for Landing Page Reports- Page Type Performance, Sales Metric, and Merchanting Report. The reports were found to work fine.

21-Sep-2023

ENG-26421

Data Engineering

TS Cloud Migration Validation

To migrate clients to TS Cloud, validated reports if they are working fine in Portal with TS Cloud visualizations. The validation was done for Replenishment, Co-occurrence, and Sessions Report. The reports were found to work fine.

21-Sep-2023

Bug and Support Fixes

The following issues have been fixed in the release version 23.21 during Sep 08 - Sep 21, 2023.

Jira#

Title

Summary

General Availability

ENG-26800

Enterprise Dashboard:

Funnel Analysis Graph Not Displaying in Experience Browser

We have resolved an issue in the Experience Browser where the funnel analysis graph was not displaying. This problem has been fixed by reverting the package-lock.json file to its previous state. Subsequently, after rebuilding the experience browser, the funnel graph now appears correctly.

21-Sep-2023

ENG-26814

Enterprise Dashboard, Low Code Integration:

Low code - "R3_COMMON is not defined" error is displaying on client page

We have fixed an issue in the Low code template designed for a particular client. Previously, an error message "R3_COMMON is not defined" was displayed in the console. This issue has been resolved, ensuring a seamless user experience on the client's page.

21-Sep-2023

ENG-26812

Data Engineering:

TS Load Issue

We have resolved an issue where records were missed during data loading from HDFS into Thoughtspot due to double quotes in the data. This ensures accurate data loading. Additionally, we fixed a temporary separation issue with Segment Overview metrics data load, improving overall data reliability.

21-Sep-2023

ENG-26739

Find:

Language Container Issue

We have resolved an issue with language containers. Previously, resource files like querySynonyms and indexSynonyms were not updating correctly when using the find-py-script. Instead of updating existing files, new ones were being created.

Our solution involved creating a new snapshot after setting up the language container, ensuring correct file handling in the Solr collection.

21-Sep-2023

ENG-26073

Find >

Streaming Catalog: Category facet returned twice with different names for a client

A client has informed that they had notice category returned twice in their facets - with different names. The issue has been fixed now.

 

21-Sep-2023

ENG-26892

Find>Find Deployer

Deployment was failing with “no config set found” error

Deployment was failing with “no config set found” error in Find deployer.

Collections were deployed with their config files in Solr and the issue has been resolved.

21-Sep-2023

ENG-26640

Find:

Issue with Search Score

We have fixed an issue related to product scores during search queries. Previously, scores were inconsistent, showing values of 12 and 48.5 for the same query. This issue has been resolved, ensuring consistent and accurate product scores in search results.

21-Sep-2023