GS1 Digital Link Resolver Community Edition v3.0 is nearly here!

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📢 Version 3.0 is Nearly Here!

We're excited to announce that the new GS1 Resolver v3.0 is on the cusp of publication, bringing with it significant enhancements:

1. Multiple Links: Serve multiple links from a single context, a notable improvement over the previous single-link limitation. This is particularly useful if your product has multiple certificates or related documents.

2. Simplified Data Input: The data input methods have been revamped for user-friendliness. The complex structures of versions 1 and 2 are now obsolete, paving the way for straightforward data entry.

3. Separate GTIN Qualifiers: GTIN qualifiers are now independent, free from a fixed 'qualifier path', offering enhanced flexibility.

4. Unified Database: Streamline your infrastructure as maintaining both SQL and Document databases is no longer necessary—only the Document database is required.

5. Embrace the Pythonic Way with Python 3.10: The evolution of the Resolver CE is taking a leap forward in code readbility with Python After discussions and feedback from the dev community implementing Resolver 2.x, we've shed the many layers of Node JavaScript source files in favor of Python's elegant simplicity and fewer script files. Resolver CE v3.0 is written in Python 3.10, adopting a 'pythonic' style of coding that is much easier to read and adjust as required. This isn't just a change; it's an upgrade to high-performance processing that is easier to read, comprehend and adjust.

The rollout of the latest version is scheduled for April 2024. It will be introduced as a new branch in this GitHub project and labeled as a release-candidate. This allows for thorough testing, ensuring all bugs are addressed and that the Resolver is fully compliant with GS1 Digital Link standards.