# Release Notes

## Release Summary

IFIX 2.4 is a new release that offers new features and functions, the details of which are provided below.

#### **Functional changes**

* **DIGIT Exchange** - This service offers the capability to exchange data while ensuring it is signed.
* **Program Service** - This facilitates the creation of programs, sanctions, allocations, and disbursements.
* **MUKTA iFIX Adapter** - This transforms data from Mukta payment to program disbursement.
* **IFMS Adapter -** Integration to program disburse and on-disburse APIs.

#### **Non-functional changes**

NA

### New ‌Feature Additions

<table><thead><tr><th width="202">Features</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>DIGIT Exchange</td><td>This service offers the capability to exchange data while ensuring it is signed.</td></tr><tr><td>Program</td><td>This facilitates the creation of programs, sanctions, allocations, and disbursements.</td></tr><tr><td>MUKTA iFIX Adapter</td><td>This transforms data from Mukta payment to program disbursement.</td></tr><tr><td>IFMS Adapter</td><td>Integration to program disburse and on-disburse APIs.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Known Issues

* If Kafka malfunctions, data will be directed to the error queue, necessitating manual processing until an error queue handler is developed.
* If the disbursement status is set to be SUCCESSFUL then it should not be changed to INITIATED again for the disbursement id.
* As per IFMS guidelines, if a transaction fails, the amount is deducted and if a revised payment is not generated within 90 days, the amount should be deducted again.
* Establishing alert mechanisms for critical errors, particularly in the context of billing, is required.
* Performance testing and benchmarking of services.

## Document Resources & Links

### Technical Documents

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[High Level Design](/public-finance/technology/architecture/high-level-design.md)

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[Low Level Design](/public-finance/technology/architecture/low-level-design.md)

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### Backend Service Documents

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[DIGIT Exchange](/public-finance/technology/architecture/low-level-design/digit-exchange.md)

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[Program Service](/public-finance/technology/architecture/low-level-design/program-service.md)

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[Mukta iFix Adapter](/public-finance/setup/configuration/services/mukta-ifix-adapter.md)

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[IFMS Adapter](https://works.digit.org/programmes/muktasoft-v2.0/deployment/muktasoft-services/ifms-adapter)

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