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PHP 8.2 is now supported - DaDaBIK 11.11 is out

Posted by Eugenio on 27 Sep 2023

Dear users,
DaDaBIK 11.11 is out. The main reason for this release is the support for PHP 8.2.

The active support of PHP 8.1 by the PHP development team will end in November 2023 (security support in November 2024) so if you haven't already, it's time to plan the upgrade to the latest PHP version.

If you want to run DaDaBIK on PHP 8.2, you need the latest DaDaBIK (V. 11.11) and the latest ioncube loader (13.0.2).

This DaDaBIK release also contains a long list of changes and bugs fixed. As usual, you can see the complete list in the changelog.

Since there are no actual new features, there is no "DaDa Release" video this time.

Best,

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Eugenio Tacchini
DaDaBIK Founder

Turn a Text Description into a Ready-to-use App in 30 seconds. Meet AppifyText.ai, based on DaDaBIK + AI

Posted by Eugenio on 21 Feb 2023

Dear users,
over the past few weeks, I have been working on integrating DaDaBIK with AI technology, specifically with GPT-3. The result of my efforts is a new product, AppifyText.ai, that enables users to create a DaDaBIK application in one click.

Simply describe the desired application in plain English and let AppifyText do the rest. I know it sounds crazy but that's exactly what AppifyText does.

Some of you have already tested the private beta (thanks for all your feedback!); starting from today AppifyText is open to the public and you can try it here: https://appifytext.ai/

If you like it and want to support its launch, please upvote and/or review it on its ProductHunt page.

I believe that AppifyText has the potential to significantly improve the way people learn about DaDaBIK and streamline the development process for existing users: with AppifyText, you can create a rough draft of your application in just a few seconds, import it in DaDaBIK and then refine it.

Thank you for your time!

Best,

--
Eugenio Tacchini
DaDaBIK Founder

I integrated ChatGPT in DaDaBIK and the results are amazing (create SQL reports using natural language)

Posted by Eugenio on 13 Jan 2023

Dear users,
I have spent most of the last few days experimenting with the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT and I am really impressed.

Honestly, it's the first time in many years that I am so impressed with a new IT product, improvement or technology.

I decided to try to integrate ChatGPT into DaDaBIK using the OpenAI API and after just a few hours of work, I have got remarkable results.

I want to share my progress with you, so I posted a video on YouTube where you can see what DaDaBIK, powered by the OpenAI API, can do: your end users can create reports and extract knowledge from your database using natural language instead of SQL.

You can find the complete video on YouTube, here is a preview:

I know this technology is not mature yet and I also see the dangers of it but again, from my first tests, its accuracy is outstanding; I am really excited about it and I am trying to imagine how the future will be. Please comment the video if you have any idea / suggestion (or tests you would like me to do).

Best,

--
Eugenio Tacchini
DaDaBIK Founder

Can I move from a Lifetime to a Monthly subscription (and vice versa)? Yes you can, first month is FREE.

Posted by Eugenio on 5 Jan 2023

Dear users,
this short message is to clarify something related to the new subscription model.

You can upgrade to the latest Enterprise edition for $15/month (first month is FREE, cancel anytime) regardless of what license you currently have.

You may have an old Free, Pro or Enterprise edition that you have used to create one or more applications. In all these cases you can upgrade these applications to the latest Enterprise edition starting a monthly subscription.

The classic lifetime licenses are still available (and they are the only ones available if you need DaDaBIK Platinum) and you can also switch from a monthly subscription to a lifetime license, the one you think best suits your needs.

If you have any questions, contact us.

Best,

--
Eugenio Tacchini
DaDaBIK Founder

Operational Hooks, bug fixed. Installation problems on ionCube 12, solved.

Posted by Eugenio on 23 Dec 2022

Dear users,
a few things to discuss today.

Before INSERT and UPDATE hooks, bug fixed

As explained in this forum post I have recently found a bug related to before insert and before update operational hooks. I have fixed the bug and silently updated the current V 11.8.

If this bug impacts on your applications, you can download again V 11.8 and just replace the file /front_logic.php with the new one (you don't need to go through the upgrade process).

To get the new file, you can just click again on your download link and you will download the updated version.
Since the MD5 hash of the files have changed, if you want to check it, here are the new ones.

dadabik_11.8-Elba_enterprise.zip = f163b63fa6a2a5dca44ced8ffc518229
dadabik_11.8-Elba_enterprise_monthly.zip = 4ab3612246f52fb429855f2844c4183f
dadabik_11.8-Elba_platinum.zip = 72b67d48f6f8476631d65c79bd813117
dadabik_11.8-Elba_pro.zip = db9d4f26cc6bc854b67aac51bdb09fd4

Installation problems (typically on Windows + ioncube 12.x)

Some customers had issues installing DaDaBIK on Windows + PHP 8.1 + ionCube 12 (install.php and/or install2.php crashed). The latest ionCube loaders and some changes in this V 11.8 should fix all those issues. In this case, multiple files have been changed.

Last video of the year: how to backup and upgrade DaDaBIK

Finally, on Thursday I will publish on our YouTube channel the last video of the year: how to (properly) backup and upgrade DaDaBIK. I will show you, step-by-step, how to do it after having installed DaDaBIK on a common shared hosting service.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and best wishes for a fantastic 2023!

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Eugenio Tacchini
DaDaBIK Founder

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