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AquaCloud Integration: What's New from v3.0 to v3.6

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Emil Lindfors
Emil Lindfors
Senior Developer

The AquaCloud Integration API has undergone major improvements from v3.0 to v3.6.2, bringing enhanced user experience, new capabilities, and better performance. Here's what matters most to API consumers.

Latest Release: v3.6.2 (September 2025) - Better Performance & Reliability​

Our latest release focuses on improved reliability and performance for all API consumers:

  • Enhanced System Reliability: Resolved issues with concurrent API usage that could cause intermittent errors
  • Better Performance Monitoring: We now track system performance to ensure optimal API response times
  • Improved Uptime: Enhanced error handling and retry mechanisms for more consistent service availability

v3.6.0 - Premium Tier Support​

We introduced tier-based access to provide better service for different user needs:

For Premium Customers​

  • Simplified Authentication: Premium tier customers can access the API directly without complex authentication headers
  • Enhanced API Documentation: Premium users see advanced v3 endpoints with full feature access
  • Priority Access: Premium tier gets access to the latest features and endpoints first

For All Users​

  • Visual Indicators: Clear tier identification in API documentation (🏆 Premium, 🥉 Standard)
  • Role-based Access: Automatic access to appropriate API features based on your subscription tier

v3.5 Series - Real-Time Data & New Analytics​

Real-Time Messaging (MQTT Integration)​

We added real-time capabilities for users who need instant data updates:

  • Live Data Streaming: Subscribe to real-time aquaculture data updates via WebSocket connections
  • Reliable Messaging: Quality of service guarantees ensure you don't miss critical data updates
  • Secure Connections: Automatic authentication integration with your existing API credentials

Enhanced Feeding Analytics​

New analytics endpoint for feeding insights:

  • Temperature-Based Analysis: New /v3/feeding/sfr-days-per-temperature endpoint
  • Area-Specific Data: Filter feeding data by specific production areas
  • Flexible Querying: Support for generation filtering and pagination for large datasets

v3.4 & v3.3 Series - Better Performance & Usability​

Improved API Performance​

  • Faster Response Times: Increased database cache for better query performance
  • Better Rate Limiting: Smarter rate limits that don't interfere with normal API usage
  • Enhanced Reliability: Fixed critical stability issues for consistent service availability

Enhanced Area Filtering​

  • Multiple Area Support: Query data from multiple areas at once using comma-separated IDs (e.g., area=uuid1,uuid2)
  • Consistent Parameters: Standardized parameter naming across all endpoints for easier integration
  • Flexible Filtering: Improved area filtering across temperature, feeding, and mortality endpoints

v3.2 Series - Enhanced Documentation​

Better API Documentation​

  • Role-Based Documentation: API docs now show only the endpoints you have access to
  • Improved User Experience: Cleaner, more intuitive API documentation interface
  • Better Testing: Enhanced reliability and stability through comprehensive automated testing

v3.1 & v3.0 - Foundation & Security​

Enhanced Security & Performance​

  • Robust Authentication: Secure OAuth2 integration with Keycloak for enterprise-grade security
  • Performance Optimizations: Improved query performance and reduced response times
  • Versioned API Structure: Clear v2 and v3 API versions for backward compatibility and feature progression

What This Means for API Users​

Better Performance & Reliability​

  • Faster Response Times: Significant improvements in API response speed
  • Higher Uptime: Enhanced reliability with better error handling and retry mechanisms
  • Smarter Rate Limiting: Rate limits that adapt to your usage patterns without blocking legitimate requests

Enhanced User Experience​

  • Simplified Authentication: Especially for Premium tier customers
  • Better Documentation: Role-based docs that show exactly what you have access to
  • More Flexible Querying: Support for multiple areas, better filtering, and pagination

New Capabilities​

  • Real-Time Data: MQTT integration for live data streaming
  • Advanced Analytics: New feeding analytics endpoints with temperature-based insights
  • Tier-Based Access: Premium features for customers who need advanced capabilities

Getting Started​

Ready to explore these new features? Check out our API documentation to see what's available for your tier, or contact our support team to learn about upgrading to Premium access.

The AquaCloud Integration API continues to evolve to meet the growing needs of the aquaculture industry. From v3.0's solid foundation to v3.6's advanced features, we're committed to providing the most comprehensive and reliable aquaculture data API available.