topic Re: How to handle version control in Qlik? in Integration, Extension & APIs

How to handle version control in Qlik?

Richard3 — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 10:29:45 GMT

I want to implement version control in Qlik Sense, but I don't know what tools I can use, could you please guide me?

I am using Qlik Sense September 2020 Pach 2
Qlik Sense server 13.95.5.

Re: How to handle version control in Qlik?

Chirantha — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 10:49:04 GMT

One way to implement version control in Qlik Sense is to use the built-in ''Export'' and ''Import'' features to save and restore versions of your apps. You can export an app as a ''.qvf'' file, which can be saved to a version control system such as Git or Subversion. When you need to restore a previous version of the app, you can import the ''.qvf'' file back into Qlik Sense.

Re: How to handle version control in Qlik?

Richard3 — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:59:29 GMT

I understand that there are ways to do this in an automated way, but I am not clear on which tools to use for this.

Re: How to handle version control in Qlik?

vupen — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:51:04 GMT

We use GitoQlik, a browser extension as the source control tool. It works with BitBucket, GitHub or Azure DevOps.

https://motio.com/services/gitoqlok/

Re: How to handle version control in Qlik?

Richard3 — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:15:58 GMT

I tried the GitoQlok extension, but I wanted to know how reliable it is? If here the community can confirm that it is safe and reliable, if it is used by many within Qlik, because when configuring it, in the migration area it has permission to access all the data on my server, users, applications, template, policies server security, and I don't know how secure it is.

Re: How to handle version control in Qlik?

Lunik — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:10:39 GMT

Hello Richard3

I provide you with detailed technical information about the operation of the Gitoqlok. You can find out more on https://docs.gitoqlok.com/

How Gitoqlok works under the hood (Qlik Sense integration, Chrome extension, authentication, access method)?

Gitoqlok is running as Chrome extensions so all requests to the Qlik are made using a context of the opened tab with Qlik application. So the additional authentication is not needed to connect to Qlik. We are using the next APIs:

1) JSON Engine QIX API (https://qlik.dev/apis/json-rpc/qix)

2) QRS API for the Qlik Enterprise (https://help.qlik.com/en-US/sense-developer/May2023/APIs/RepositoryServiceAPI/index.html)

3) REST API for the Qlik Enterprise and Qlik Cloud (https://qlik.dev/apis/rest/apps, https://qlik.dev/apis/rest/spaces, https://qlik.dev/apis/rest/items, https://qlik.dev/apis/rest/reload-tasks, https://qlik.dev/apis/rest/data-connections, https://qlik.dev/apis/rest/users, https://qlik.dev/apis/rest/data-connections, https://qlik.dev/apis/rest/themes, https://qlik.dev/apis/rest/data-connections)

- What type of Qlik Sense repository and app data does the software have access to?

Because of using existing Qlik session, Gitoqlok has access to all API endpoints and has the same access rights as an authenticated Qlik user.

- How is the data transfer between Qlik Server, Gitoqlok, and the git repository secured?

Gitoqlok is using internal chrome messaging API to communicate between context script (that is running on the context of opened Qlik tab), opened extensions popup and background service worker - https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/reference/tabs/#method-sendMessage

To pass data to the GIT server, we are using REST api of the given GIT server, using the protocol that user has provided (http or https), with the authorization method that recommended by the GIT provider. User have to set-up authorization to GIT server manually using Personal Access Token or application password

https://docs.github.com/en/rest?apiVersion=2022-11-28

https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/api/rest/

https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/bitbucket/rest/intro/

https://developer.atlassian.com/server/bitbucket/rest/v811/

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/api/azure/devops/git/

https://docs.gitea.com/next/development/api-usage

https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSJavaScriptSDK/v3/latest/

- Which my private data will be stored by Motio or any third parties involved? Is the data encrypted? Please share your policy on handling such data.

We do not store any user and Qlik data on our servers (instead of License).

We use Google Analytics to collect statistics on the number of clicks on some Gitoqlok buttons, and this can be disabled in the Gitoqlok settings.

- Does the software provide any access control logs?

Gitoqlok collects a history of all REST requests that are made in context of the opened Qlik tab and Gitoqlok popup. History is stored in the browser local storage and is deleted when the tab is closed. So in case of some error user is able to use "Download logs" context menu item, and attach a log-file to the issue ticket to our support team. In that log file, all passwords are masked.

Re: How to handle version control in Qlik?

uvdweerd — Wed, 15 May 2024 12:38:30 GMT

A version control and application governance system like PlatformManager is a great tool to optimize your Qlik DevOps operations. DevOps is all about streamlining the
software development lifecycle (Dev, TST, QA, Prod), ensuring faster, more reliable releases, and improving collaboration between development and operations teams.
PlatformManager is an indispensable part of optimizing DevOps operations. It
ensures code integrity, promotes collaboration, and supports automation and scalability. By
implementing PlatformManager, your organization can achieve faster, more reliable
releases and maintain a competitive edge - more information: www.platformmanager.com

Re: How to handle version control in Qlik?

NS_Qlikupdates — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 08:23:08 GMT

Encourage you to explore version control and deployment experience with SenseOps Code Management.

SenseOps simplifies the devOps processes for developers and reviewers with Automated versioning, Comparison of code changes (at levels of Scripts, Dimensions, Measures, Sheets...), Workflow to approve and resolve code conflicts and manage deployment and rollback across environments and hybrid setups (on-premise and cloud).
Integrates with Git/ BitBucket, Azure devOps or any popular cloud platforms for backup and restoration of files and existing CI/CD pipelines

Illustrative image - Master and child branch commits

Links to explore more and take a trial.