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Deep Dive: What's New in Renku 2.0

· 2 min read
Laura Kinkead
Renku Product Manager

Are you a seasoned Renku user who is curious to know the key differences between Renku 1.0 and 2.0? Here's a summary of what's new.

Renku 2.0

Connect external Code Repositories

You can now connect one or more Git repositories (or none!) to a Renku project.

Unlike in Renku 1.0, a Renku 2.0 project is not a Git repository itself. And when you connect a repository, Renku does not modify the code repository in any way. Your code stays as it is, and Renku stays out of the way.

Renku 2.0 Code connections

Data Connectors replace Datasets

There's no need to move your data into Renku - keep it where it's stored and simply link it to your project.

Access rights remain fully controlled by the system where your data lives. Renku does not alter permissions, so private data stays private.

While data versioning isn't a feature in Renku 2.0, you can trace how a data connector is used across projects. Open a data connector's side sheet to see all linked projects.

Renku 2.0 Data connectors

Do more with Sessions

Bring a wider range of images to Renku 2.0 without the requirement for Jupyter. This makes the platform more versatile and adaptable to your needs.

Renku 2.0 Environment connections

Enhanced Sharing

It's much easier to share your project in Renku 2.0. Add collaborators directly to your project, and create groups to organize collections of projects and data connectors.

Renku 2.0 Sharing

A new vision for Workflows

Instead of building our own workflow tool, Renku 2.0 embraces existing workflow tools. This allows you to use the tools you're already familiar with and integrate them seamlessly into your projects.

Start Exploring Today!

Renku 2.0

Take Renku 2.0 for a spin and discover how easy collaborative research can be. We can't wait to see what you'll build with Renku 2.0!