March Updates
tl; dr
Introduced enum-based biomarker mapping for consistent tracking of 1,300+ biomarkers.
QoL updates for dashboard with clearer null data explanations, easier onboarding navigation, temporarily removed Agents feature, and updated API key management.
Launched dedicated support page for prospective Terra users to simplify onboarding and decision-making.
🩸 Enum-Based Biomarker Mapping Added!
👉 What:
🚀 We’re excited to announce the addition of enum-based mapping support to our Blood Biomarkers API! This significant update allows for the standardization of biomarkers into a fixed, clearly defined set. Currently, 1,300 biomarkers are supported, enabling consistent tracking and improved analysis of users’ health data across different labs, devices, and sources, enhancing precision and reliability. 📈🔬
👉 Why:
Biomarker data previously varied significantly between labs, causing inconsistencies in data interpretation and analysis. By introducing enum-based mapping, we’ve eliminated ambiguity, simplifying integration and enabling developers and health professionals to track biomarkers seamlessly over time. This boosts data reliability, ultimately leading to better health insights and outcomes. 🌟🧬
👉 How:
Implementing enum-based mapping involved meticulously categorizing each biomarker into standardized enums. Our engineering team worked closely with trusted healthcare sources, meticulously validating each biomarker definition to ensure accurate, universally recognized mappings. This approach simplifies data handling, enabling clearer insights, streamlined analysis, and better long-term health tracking.
⚙️ Dashboard Quality of Life Enhancements
🤔 What:
We’ve rolled out several dashboard improvements aimed at enhancing user experience. Agents have been temporarily removed (don’t worry—they’ll be back even stronger! 💪), we’ve added a helpful “no data” explainer for null fields, enabled sign-out functionality during onboarding, and refined the API Key modal design for better usability and clarity.
🤯 Why:
Continuous improvement is at the heart of Terra’s philosophy. Removing temporarily less-used features like Agents allows us to rebuild better based on your feedback. Clarifying data gaps and enhancing sign-out flexibility directly address common friction points, significantly boosting ease of use, efficiency, and overall satisfaction for developers interacting with our platform. 🎯🚀
📉 How:
We actively listened to feedback from our developer community to pinpoint areas needing improvement. Our product and UX teams collaborated closely, designing these incremental but impactful changes. From clearer explanations on missing data points to seamless onboarding and enhanced key management, we’ve improved the overall usability and intuitiveness of the dashboard.
🙋♂️ New Pre-Signup Support Page Launched!
💥 What:
We’ve introduced a dedicated support page specifically for potential Terra users who haven’t signed up yet! Available now at tryterra.co/support, this resource provides comprehensive answers to common pre-signup questions, ensuring prospective users have all the information they need to confidently choose Terra.
😉 Why:
Transparency and user confidence are paramount when choosing new technologies. By proactively answering common questions upfront, we remove potential barriers to adoption, enabling users to confidently evaluate Terra’s suitability for their needs, streamlining their decision-making, and easing their journey towards joining our community. 🌟📚
