Rapidly heading towards the future, our platform has to update some sections and features as previously used ones aren’t able to achieve some of the new goals. The latest series of updates bring some new capabilities and changes to the parts of the platform, and some of our clients are already aware of them. Whether you are still maintaining your applications in the previous environment, or you’re a new user building in the next-generation environment who came across “classic” articles while searching for something, this article is going to help you understand why we have to label articles as “next-gen” and “classic-gen”.
Why do we keep classic documents?
This question arises naturally when you run into some feature (like the back office), that is no longer being updated and you can’t even see where it leads you to in the next-gen applications. The explanation is pretty simple: since we have a lot of on-premise users and builders still working on the platform in the previous environment, access to the original documentation should be there for them. Despite the fact that the new capabilities we offer are going to bring faster and more sustainable experiences, those builders who want to use the classic features shouldn’t be afraid of being left behind.
Where can I find classic articles?
In our classic documentation segment! Always pay attention to the breadcrumbs that show directories and special warnings communicating that the article you’re currently reading is outdated and describes features in our previous environment.
Although, of course, we can’t leave our users without guidance, it’s worth mentioning that the features of the classic-gen environment will not be updated and we strongly recommend building your applications in the next-gen!
How to view the other classic articles?
To view the other classic articles in this classic documentation environment, log into the Betty Blocks platform via https://my.bettyblocks.com/ and navigate back to our classic documentation environment! All the classic articles should appear, if any problems arise please reach out to the Betty Blocks support team via the in-platform chat bubble.