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  1. Databricks SQL version 2025.20 is now available in Current

    Rolls out in stages to the Current channel, see 2025.20 features for details.

  2. New workflow for creating metric views from dashboards

    Replaces manual creation, using AI/BI dashboard data tab.

  3. SQL editor updates

    Supports date-range and multi-select parameters, and rearranges the run button and catalog picker to the header.

  4. Git support for alerts

    Tracks alert changes, requires placing alerts in a Databricks Git folder. Newly cloned alerts are paused.

  5. Dashboard visualization updates

    Fixes area chart error and swaps latitude and longitude in Point Maps.

  6. Dashboard theme settings and page enhancements

    Retains theme settings on import/export, increases max pages to 15.

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  8. Databricks SQL version 2025.20 is now available in Preview

    Includes new features and behavioral changes in Preview channel.

  9. Dashboard Git integration and workflow improvements

    Diff reviews show queries and text across multiple lines, and Genie supports multistatement SQL queries.

  10. File upload and theme customization features

    Uploads files to Unity Catalog from dashboards. Customizes themes with font and color settings.

  11. Dashboard visualization fixes and schedule updates

    Fixes tooltip highlighting and table collapse issues. Parameterized schedules are temporarily disabled.

  12. Databricks SQL Serverless engine upgrades

    Upgrades bring up to 25% lower latency and add Predictive Query Execution and Photon vectorized shuffle.

  13. Dashboard scheduling and filtering improvements

    Fixes issues with scheduling and cross-filtering on large datasets.

  14. User interface updates

    Emits listHistoryQueries and getHistoryQuery events on Query History page and query profile opens.

  15. Dashboard catalog picker and filter fixes

    Select catalog and schema from SQL editor, use table name only in queries. Fixes global filters on full-screen widgets.

  16. Metric views are in Public Preview

    Requires a SQL warehouse on the 2025.16 Preview channel. Abstracts complex business logic into a centralized definition.

  17. User interface updates

    New queries are created in Drafts folder by default, moving out when saved or renamed.

  18. Dashboard filter enhancements and visualization improvements

    Multi-select filters now include exclude option, global filters apply across all pages.

  19. New alert version in Beta

    Simplifies creating and managing alerts with a single interface, can be used alongside legacy alerts.

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  21. User interface updates

    Tooltips in charts now follow number formatting defined in Data labels tab.

  22. Dashboard query updates and calculation support

    Genie queries dashboard datasets, not underlying tables. Supports custom calculations with isnull and isnotnull functions.

  23. Databricks SQL version 2025.16 is now available

    Available in Preview channel, includes new features and bug fixes.

  24. Dashboard data selection and point maps

    Adds multi-table selection and AI-assisted point maps. Requires published dashboards for scheduling.

  25. Dashboard data truncation improvements

    Added Render more data button to view truncated chart results.

  26. Dashboard choropleth maps and AI forecast

    Choropleth maps visualize geographical data with colored regions. AI forecast is available for line charts.

  27. Dashboard custom dimensions and pivot table improvements

    Adds CASE WHEN and CONCAT functions to custom dimensions. Supports customizable pivot table widths.

  28. Dashboard source control and export fixes

    Integrates with Databricks Git folders. Fixes PDF export and embedded filters.

  29. Databricks SQL version 2025.15 is now available

    Available in Preview channel, includes new features and bug fixes.

  30. End of support for legacy dashboards

    Existing legacy dashboards still work, but can't be created or cloned.

  31. Legacy dashboards support has ended

    Creation and cloning are no longer supported, only critical security fixes remain.

  32. Boxplot visualizations issue fixed

    Now displays categories and bars correctly for categorical x-axis.

  33. CAN VIEW permission for SQL warehouses is in Public Preview

    Allows monitoring of SQL warehouses, including query history and profiles, without allowing query execution.

  34. Custom autoformatting options for SQL queries

    Adds indentation and spacing options, see documentation for details.

  35. Dashboard publishing and visualization updates

    Embeds publishing user's warehouse permission, removing need for individual access.

  36. Dashboard migration and localization improvements

    Dual-axis charts are converted as expected during migration. Filter values in URLs are preserved when importing new dashboard versions.

  37. User interface updates

    Improves usability and quick access to key insights in query profiles.

  38. Dashboard query history and sorting enhancements

    Custom sorting limit increased to 500 items, scheduled dashboard update queries now display dashboard publisher as user.

  39. User interface updates

    Transfers can now be done via UI, replacing manual methods.

  40. Dashboard audit logs and workflow integration

    Triggers audit log event triggerDashboardSnapshot for PDF downloads. Supports dashboards as a task type in workflows.

  41. Dashboard visual indicators and chart improvements

    Greyed out column names indicate lack of support, and dual-axis charts now support zoom.

  42. User interface updates

    Dual-axis charts now support click and drag zoom.

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