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# Announcing DreamFactory v7: A Major Leap in API Management

 by Kevin McGahey

![calendar icon](https://blog.dreamfactory.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/dreamfactory/images/calendar-icon.svg) March 20, 2025

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RECOMMENDED ARTICLES

- [A Complete Guide to API Generation](https://blog.dreamfactory.com/a-complete-guide-to-api-generation)
- [10 Best API Management Tools](https://blog.dreamfactory.com/what-is-api-management-a-brief-overview-of-api-management-concepts-and-tools)
- [Creating a Microsoft SQL Server API in Less Than 5 minutes with DreamFactory](https://blog.dreamfactory.com/creating-a-microsoft-sql-server-api-in-less-than-5-minutes-with-dreamfactory)
- [Hasura vs. DreamFactory: A Comprehensive Comparison](https://blog.dreamfactory.com/hasura-vs-dreamfactory)
- [Build A Snowflake REST API in Less Than 5 Minutes](https://blog.dreamfactory.com/generate-a-snowflake-rest-api-in-less-than-5-minutes)

DreamFactory is back with a game-changing update—**DreamFactory v7**! This release introduces powerful new capabilities, improved performance, and enhanced security, ensuring that developers and businesses can manage their APIs more efficiently than ever.

## **What’s New in DreamFactory v7?**

### **🔹 Expanded Database & Data Integration Support**

DreamFactory v7 now supports **new service integrations** for **Databricks** and **Dremio**. These powerful additions allow users to seamlessly connect and manage big data and analytics platforms directly within DreamFactory, enabling deeper insights and streamlined workflows.

### **🔹 Enhanced Security & Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)**

Security remains a top priority. This release includes refinements to **RBAC**, ensuring that your API endpoints are even more secure with fine-grained access controls, **OAuth, SSO authentication, and Active Directory** integrations.

### **🔹 Streamlined Backend & Performance Boosts**

We’ve restructured core components by **removing outdated Kernel and Exception Handler classes**, leading to a cleaner, more efficient architecture. Alongside these changes, **caching, session drivers, and filesystem settings** have been optimized to ensure smoother performance and faster API response times.

### **🔹 A More Powerful System Controller**

With the introduction of a new **SystemController**, DreamFactory now provides **detailed environment information** at your fingertips. Whether you're configuring your setup or troubleshooting, this addition simplifies environment management, giving you a clearer view of your instance.

### **🔹 Improved Developer Experience**

- **Better API Key Management**: We’ve upgraded clipboard functionality, making it easier to copy API keys with a single click.
- **Enhanced Error Handling**: More informative **snackbar messages and logging** provide clearer debugging insights, reducing troubleshooting time.
- **Smoother Admin UI**: Managing and configuring APIs is now more intuitive than ever, ensuring you can get things done with minimal friction.

## **[![Server-Stack](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/44870387/interactive-179228959126.png)](https://blog.dreamfactory.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKBSJZOgo3Lq8XAh6VLz9sqGpqBdmDknWgc9kSd4zBHi%2FSPsyOWyxQLJqXPrOfIdrG1bSQXfvuxD8%2FKnIIIR4k0QmIGJcQOn8%2BB6UGJF0S6Q%2BTIYQZgT7ACyQBNC3YeHu3SupdPdlzK5Vf0eSku7f93T9rR%2B4oHo9zD1dgcisb66fWAYg%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=179228959126&portalId=44870387)**

## **Why Upgrade to DreamFactory v7?**

### **✅ Faster API Development & Deployment**

Spend less time setting up and more time building. With automatic API generation and **performance optimizations**, developers can rapidly deliver APIs without manual coding.

### **✅ Stronger Security & Compliance**

With **refined RBAC, OAuth support, and role-based authentication**, your APIs remain secure, whether you’re a startup or a large enterprise.

### **✅ Scalability & Flexibility**

DreamFactory v7 adapts to your needs, supporting **SQL, NoSQL, cloud, and big data integrations**—making it the go-to platform for API-driven development at any scale.

## **Get Started with DreamFactory v7 Today**

Upgrade now and experience the next level of API management. Whether you're integrating new services, securing your APIs, or optimizing performance, **DreamFactory v7 is built to streamline your workflow and power your digital transformation.**

**[![DreamFactory_blog_CTA_163x200@2x-May-07-2024-08-15-34-3229-AM](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/44870387/interactive-167690643360.png)](https://blog.dreamfactory.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLhLCgbC6obSGXIbTVJDBGTAfHUV%2BLyf3fy4E0jC%2B0hzvyB8GABv%2F9xMHYCztFNHpG6YVWw1ASNffr2LI2y6XV%2FgNyuJ2V7q0sUhtotHUNof4HkSteuVzELq5vJaD5AmcYQijeGmtzVuDb%2BQxLJVNSwJ6JAWgX%2F27gGVGI%2BHpRvAoKDDA%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=167690643360&portalId=44870387)**

👉[Check out the full changelog on GitHub](https://github.com/dreamfactorysoftware/dreamfactory/releases)

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