The new version of Patterns provides a set of enhancements to export automatically the configuration of a site. All the main components possess now automatic export capabilities, and depending on the type of component new options to export it are offered.
Two different use cases are distinguised:
- Export the configuration as a pattern consisting of a set of CREATE actions which allows users the creation of patterns for “fresh installation” of certain feature,
- Export the configuration as a pattern consisting of a set of MODIFY actions which allows users the creation of patterns to override the current settings (e.g., to update the features developed in a testing site to a production site). The patterns generated ensure idempotency in the operations.