Heroku
VerifiedCloud platform as a service supporting multiple programming languages.
Heroku Chronological Timeline
Heroku Introduces Team Authorizations for Team-Owned API Tokens and OAuth
Heroku has launched Team Authorizations, allowing admins to create API tokens and OAuth grants owned by the team rather than individual user accounts. This feature ensures CI/CD pipelines and integrations remain functional regardless of individual team member turnover.
Heroku Rolls Out Next-Generation Platform Capabilities & API Architecture
Heroku released substantial architectural upgrades, introducing enhanced API integrations and updated workflow tooling for its Developer Tools ecosystem.
Heroku Releases Heroku-24 Stack Based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Heroku officially released the heroku-24 execution stack built on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS for all dyno types. The new base image updates native system libraries to OpenSSL 3.3 and glibc 2.39 alongside upgraded runtime defaults including Python 3.12, Ruby 3.3, Node.js 20, and OpenJDK 21.
Heroku Postgres Adds General Availability for PostgreSQL 16
Heroku has introduced general availability for PostgreSQL 16 across all managed Heroku Postgres database tiers. Developers can now provision new PostgreSQL 16 databases or upgrade existing databases using the Heroku CLI.
6 Lesser-Known Heroku CLI Commands You Probably Aren’t Using
Heroku is promoting the utilization of existing, under-documented CLI commands to streamline developer workflows. No new software features or API changes were introduced in this announcement.
Fine-Grained Access Control Now Available for All Heroku Customers
Heroku has replaced its legacy predefined role system with a granular permission model. Users can now assign specific roles including view, deploy, operate, and manage at the app-specific layer.
How To Set Up a Staging Environment on Heroku in 3 Easy Steps
Heroku is promoting the use of Heroku Pipelines to automate the creation of staging environments. This workflow allows developers to maintain a production-identical replica for testing before deployment.
Securing Heroku CLI Credentials with System Keychain Storage
Heroku CLI version 11.8.0 introduces mandatory system keychain integration for credential storage. This update replaces previous storage methods with OS-native secure storage tools.
A 15-Second Health Check for Your Heroku Connect Data Pipeline
Heroku has introduced a diagnostic procedure to verify the synchronization status of Heroku Connect data pipelines. This capability allows users to identify specific field update failures or latency issues between Salesforce and Heroku Postgres.
Heroku March 2026 Update
Heroku has officially transitioned its operational framework to a Sustaining Engineering model. The announcement indicates a shift in focus toward platform stability and security maintenance rather than rapid feature iteration.
Complete Heroku Change Log Index
| Date | Change Title | Type | Impact | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Heroku Introduces Team Authorizations for Team-Owned API Tokens and OAuth | feature | 8/10 | View ➔ |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Heroku Rolls Out Next-Generation Platform Capabilities & API Architecture | feature | 8/10 | View ➔ |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Heroku Releases Heroku-24 Stack Based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | product_launch | 8/10 | View ➔ |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Heroku Postgres Adds General Availability for PostgreSQL 16 | product_launch | 8/10 | View ➔ |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 6 Lesser-Known Heroku CLI Commands You Probably Aren’t Using | feature | 2/10 | View ➔ |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Fine-Grained Access Control Now Available for All Heroku Customers | feature | 8/10 | View ➔ |
| Jul 16, 2026 | How To Set Up a Staging Environment on Heroku in 3 Easy Steps | feature | 6/10 | View ➔ |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Securing Heroku CLI Credentials with System Keychain Storage | security | 8/10 | View ➔ |
| Jun 24, 2026 | A 15-Second Health Check for Your Heroku Connect Data Pipeline | feature | 5/10 | View ➔ |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Heroku March 2026 Update | product_launch | 7/10 | View ➔ |