Enhanced pgAdmin 4 with support for Workspace layouts. #7708

docs/en_US/container_deployment.rst

@@ -53,11 +53,11 @@ The default binary paths set in the container are as follows:
 .. code-block:: bash
 
     DEFAULT_BINARY_PATHS = {
+        'pg-17': '/usr/local/pgsql-17',
         'pg-16': '/usr/local/pgsql-16',
         'pg-15': '/usr/local/pgsql-15',
         'pg-14': '/usr/local/pgsql-14',
-        'pg-13': '/usr/local/pgsql-13',
-        'pg-12': '/usr/local/pgsql-12'
+        'pg-13': '/usr/local/pgsql-13'
     }
 
 this may be changed in the :ref:`preferences`.

docs/en_US/keyboard_shortcuts.rst

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-****************************
-`Keyboard Shortcuts`:index::
-****************************
+***************************
+`Keyboard Shortcuts`:index:
+***************************
 
 Keyboard shortcuts are provided in pgAdmin to allow easy access to specific
 functions. Alternate shortcuts can be configured through File > Preferences if

docs/en_US/preferences.rst

@@ -6,7 +6,14 @@
 ***************************
 
 Use options on the *Preferences* dialog to customize the behavior of the client.
-To open the *Preferences* dialog, select *Preferences* from the *File* menu.
+To open the *Preferences* dialog, select *Preferences* from the *File* menu or
+click on the *Settings* button at the bottom left corner in case of Workspace
+layout.
+
+.. image:: images/preferences_menu.png
+    :alt: Preferences menu
+    :align: center
+
 The left pane of the *Preferences* dialog displays a tree control; each node of
 the tree control provides access to options that are related to the node under
 which they are displayed.
@@ -266,21 +273,23 @@ The Miscellaneous Node
 
 Expand the *Miscellaneous* node to specify miscellaneous display preferences.
 
-.. image:: images/preferences_misc_user_language.png
-    :alt: Preferences dialog user language section
+.. image:: images/preferences_misc_user_interface.png
+    :alt: Preferences dialog user interface section
     :align: center
 
-* Use the *User language* drop-down listbox to select the display language for
+* Use the *Language* drop-down listbox to select the display language for
   the client.
 
-.. image:: images/preferences_misc_themes.png
-    :alt: Preferences dialog themes section
-    :align: center
+* Use the *Layout* drop-down listbox to select the layout for the client.
+  pgAdmin offers two options: the Classic layout, a longstanding and familiar
+  design, and the Workspace layout, which provides distraction free dedicated
+  areas for the Query Tool, PSQL, and Schema Diff tools. 'Workspace' layout is
+  the default layout, but user can change it to 'Classic'.
 
 * Use the *Themes* drop-down listbox to select the theme for pgAdmin. You'll also get a preview just below the
   drop down. You can also submit your own themes,
   check `here <https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4/blob/master/README.md>`_ how.
-  Currently we support Standard, Dark and High Contrast and System theme. Selecting System option will follow
+  Currently we support Light, Dark, High Contrast and System theme. Selecting System option will follow
   your computer's settings.
 
 The Paths Node

docs/en_US/psql_tool.rst

@@ -27,4 +27,44 @@ mode, but is disabled by default in Server mode. This is because users can run
 arbitrary shell commands through psql which may be considered a security risk in
 some deployments. System Administrators can enable the use of the PSQL tool in
 the pgAdmin configuration by setting the *ENABLE_PSQL* option to *True*; see
-:ref:`config_py` for more information.
+:ref:`config_py` for more information.
+
+PSQL Tool in Workspace Layout
+******************************
+
+The workspace layout offers a distraction-free, dedicated area for the PSQL Tool.
+When the PSQL Tool workspace is accessed, the Welcome page opens by default.
+
+**Note**: In the Workspace layout, all PSQL tabs open within the PSQL Tool workspace.
+
+In the classic UI, users must connect to a database server and navigate to the
+database node before using the PSQL Tool. However, with the introduction of the
+Workspace layout and Welcome page, users can seamlessly connect to any ad-hoc
+server, even if it is not registered in the Object Explorer.
+
+.. image:: images/psql_workspace.png
+    :alt: PSQL tool workspace
+    :align: center
+
+* Select *Existing Server* from the dropdown to connect to a server already
+  listed in the Object Explorer. It is optional.
+* Provide the *Server Name* for ad-hoc servers.
+* Specify the IP address of the server host, or the fully qualified domain
+  name in the *Host name/address* field.
+* Enter the listener port number of the server host in the *Port* field.
+* Use the *Database* field to specify the name of the database to which
+  the client will connect.
+* Use the *User* field to specify the name of a user that will be used when
+  authenticating with the server.
+* Use the *Password* field to provide a password that will be supplied when
+  authenticating with the server.
+* Use the *Role* field to specify the name of a role that has privileges that
+  will be conveyed to the client after authentication with the server.
+* Use the *Service* field to specify the service name. For more information,
+  see
+  `Section 33.16 of the Postgres documentation <https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/libpq-pgservice.html>`_.
+* Use the fields in the *Connection Parameters* to configure the connection parameters.
+
+After filling in all the required fields, click the Connect & Open PSQL Tool
+button to launch the PSQL Tool with the provided server details. If the password
+is not supplied, you will be prompted to enter it.

docs/en_US/query_tool.rst

@@ -41,6 +41,47 @@ The Query Tool features two panels:
   server messages related to the query's execution and any asynchronous
   notifications received from the server.
 
+Query Tool in Workspace Layout
+******************************
+
+The workspace layout offers a distraction-free, dedicated area for the Query Tool.
+When the Query Tool workspace is accessed, the Welcome page opens by default.
+
+**Note**: In the Workspace layout, all Query Tool and View/Edit Data tabs open within the Query Tool workspace.
+
+In the classic UI, users must connect to a database server and navigate to the
+database node before using the Query Tool. However, with the introduction of the
+Workspace layout and Welcome page, users can seamlessly connect to any ad-hoc
+server, even if it is not registered in the Object Explorer.
+
+.. image:: images/query_tool_workspace.png
+    :alt: Query tool workspace
+    :align: center
+
+* Select *Existing Server* from the dropdown to connect to a server already
+  listed in the Object Explorer. It is optional.
+* Provide the *Server Name* for ad-hoc servers.
+* Specify the IP address of the server host, or the fully qualified domain
+  name in the *Host name/address* field.
+* Enter the listener port number of the server host in the *Port* field.
+* Use the *Database* field to specify the name of the database to which
+  the client will connect.
+* Use the *User* field to specify the name of a user that will be used when
+  authenticating with the server.
+* Use the *Password* field to provide a password that will be supplied when
+  authenticating with the server.
+* Use the *Role* field to specify the name of a role that has privileges that
+  will be conveyed to the client after authentication with the server.
+* Use the *Service* field to specify the service name. For more information,
+  see
+  `Section 33.16 of the Postgres documentation <https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/libpq-pgservice.html>`_.
+* Use the fields in the *Connection Parameters* to configure the connection parameters.
+
+After filling in all the required fields, click the Connect & Open Query Tool
+button to launch the Query Tool with the provided server details. If the password
+is not supplied, you will be prompted to enter it.
+
+
 Toolbar
 *******
 

docs/en_US/release_notes.rst

@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ notes for it.
    :maxdepth: 1
 
 
+   release_notes_9_0
    release_notes_8_14
    release_notes_8_13
    release_notes_8_12

docs/en_US/release_notes_9_0.rst

@@ -0,0 +1,31 @@
+***********
+Version 9.0
+***********
+
+Release date: 2025-01-09
+
+This release contains a number of bug fixes and new features since the release of pgAdmin 4 v8.14.
+
+Supported Database Servers
+**************************
+**PostgreSQL**: 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17
+
+**EDB Advanced Server**: 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17
+
+Bundled PostgreSQL Utilities
+****************************
+**psql**, **pg_dump**, **pg_dumpall**, **pg_restore**: 17.0
+
+
+New features
+************
+
+  | `Issue #7708 <https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4/issues/7708>`_ -  Enhanced pgAdmin 4 with support for Workspace layouts.
+
+Housekeeping
+************
+
+
+Bug fixes
+*********
+

docs/en_US/schema_diff.rst

@@ -44,6 +44,18 @@ Use the :ref:`Preferences <preferences>` dialog to specify following:
  * *Schema Diff* should ignore the whitespaces while comparing string objects. Set *Ignore whitespaces* option to true.
  * *Schema Diff* should ignore the owner while comparing objects. Set *Ignore owner* option to true.
 
+Schema Diff in Workspace Layout
+*******************************
+
+The workspace layout offers a distraction-free, dedicated area for the Schema Diff.
+By default, the Schema Diff workspace button remains disabled until at least one Schema Diff tab is opened.
+
+**Note**: In the Workspace layout, all Schema Diff tabs open within the Schema Diff workspace.
+
+.. image:: images/schema_diff_workspace.png
+    :alt: schema diff workspace
+    :align: center
+
 
 The *Schema Diff* panel is divided into two panels; an Object Comparison panel
 and a DDL Comparison panel.

docs/en_US/user_interface.rst

@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ the right pane.
 Select an icon from the *Quick Links* panel on the *Dashboard* tab to:
 
 * Click the *Add New Server* button to open the
-  :ref:`Create - Server dialog <server_dialog>` to add a new server definition.
+  :ref:`Register - Server dialog <server_dialog>` to add a new server definition.
 * Click the *Configure pgAdmin* button to open the
   :ref:`Preferences dialog <preferences>` to customize your pgAdmin client.