Hey there! The March 2026 monthly report is here! The Apache DolphinScheduler community has been on fire 🔥
A total of 13 contributors actively submitted code. Version 3.4.1 was released, bringing enhanced scheduling, upgraded task plugins, improved API & UI, and fixing 15+ bugs.
Meanwhile, infrastructure has also been upgraded. Both enterprise and individual users are encouraged to upgrade and explore the latest features. Let’s grow with the community 🚀
Reporting period: March 1, 2026 – March 30, 2026
1. Release
| Version | Release Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4.1 | 2026-03-01 | Latest stable release |
📎 Download: https://dolphinscheduler.apache.org/download
2. Key Feature Updates
2.1 Scheduling Enhancements
| Feature | Description | PR |
|---|---|---|
| Configurable Max Runtime | Set maximum runtime limits for workflows/tasks | #17932 |
| Worker Group Optimization | Allow creation of Worker Groups without Workers | #17927 |
| Scheduling Timeout Detection | Handle cases with missing or unavailable Workers | #17796 |
2.2 Task Plugin Improvements
| Task Type | Improvement | PR |
|---|---|---|
| Java Task | Support built-in & custom variables | #17860 |
| Zeppelin Task | Support parameter parsing | #17862 |
| Procedure Task | Support cancellation & output parameters | #17696, #17973 |
| HTTP Task | Fix nested JSON sending issue | #17911 |
2.3 API & UI Improvements
| Module | Improvement | PR |
|---|---|---|
| API | Remove import/export (DSIP-104) | #17941 |
| UI | Improve Spark parameter validation | #17958 |
| UI | Fix Keycloak icon 404 issue | #18007 |
| UI | Fix lock not released on request failure | #17989 |
3. Bug Fixes
| Module | Issue | PR |
|---|---|---|
| Master | Fix timeout alert failure | #17818 |
| Master | Fix workflow failure strategy issue | #17851 |
| Master | Fix task not marked failed on init error | #17821 |
| Dependent | Fix PostgreSQL dependency SQL error | #17837 |
| API | Fix token deletion issue for non-admin users | #17997 |
| API | Add tenant validation | #17970 |
| DAO | Fix type mismatch in workflow_definition_code | #17988 |
| Alert | Fix timeout unit inconsistency | #17920 |
| SeaTunnel | Fix broken documentation link | #17905 |
| Params | Fix Procedure Task param passing issue | #17968 |
4. Community Updates
Top Contributors
In March, 31 PRs were merged. Thanks to all 9 contributors 🙌
Full list: https://github.com/apache/dolphinscheduler/graphs/contributors
Infrastructure Updates
- Upgrade ZooKeeper to 3.8.3
- Upgrade Testcontainers to 1.21.4
- Update license year
- Add AI usage confirmation to PR template
5. Enterprise Recommendations
🔧 Upgrade Advice
- Production environments are recommended to upgrade to 3.4.1
- Includes multiple bug fixes and stability improvements
📋 Key Features to Watch
- Runtime limits for workflows/tasks
- Flexible Worker Group management
- Enhanced Procedure Task capabilities
⚠️ Notes
- No major API changes this month
- Follow official docs for latest configurations
6. Statistics
| Metric | March Data |
|---|---|
| Releases | 1 (3.4.1) |
| Improvements | 10+ |
| Bug Fixes | 15+ |
| Contributors | 13+ |
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