Release Notes

Features

• Authentication Module Added: (#135)
  What changed:
  A new authentication module was introduced, supporting Azure Active Directory authentication types: ActiveDirectoryInteractive for Mac and Linux, ActiveDirectoryDeviceCode, and ActiveDirectoryDefault.
  Who benefits:
  Developers integrating MSSQL with Azure services. Users requiring secure and flexible authentication options.
  Impact:
  Enables secure and varied authentication workflows for cloud-based environments.Simplifies integration with Azure AD, reducing custom code and setup.

Improvements

• Batch Execution Refactor: (#138)
  What changed:
  Refactored Python executemany and C++ bindings to use column-wise parameter binding for batched SQL execution. Added helper functions for buffer allocation and exposed a new SQLExecuteMany method.
  Who benefits:
  Data engineers and developers running bulk operations.
  Impact:
  Faster, more efficient execution of bulk SQL operations.

• Logging System Overhaul: (#137)
  What changed:
  Replaced the global logging flag with a singleton LoggingManager, added dynamic logger configuration, sanitized sensitive information in logs, and improved Python exception handling in C++ logging.
  Who benefits:
  Teams monitoring and debugging connections and application behavior.
  Impact:
  Improved security and traceability in logs, reducing risk of exposing sensitive information and making error diagnosis easier.

• Row Object String Representation: (#136)
  What changed:
  Improved the Row class by adding astr method and updatingrepr for more user-friendly output and better debugging.
  Who benefits:
  Developers and testers interacting with row data.
  Impact:
  Easier debugging and more readable outputs, streamlining development and troubleshooting.