Update v4.4 release notes

docs/release-notes/index.md

@@ -13,8 +13,9 @@ This page contains a history of all major and minor releases since NetBox v2.0.
 #### [Version 4.4](./version-4.4.md) (September 2025)
 
 * Background Jobs for Bulk Operations ([#19589](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/19589), [#19891](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/19891))
-* Logging Mechanism for Background Jobs ([#19891](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/19816))
+* Logging Mechanism for Background Jobs ([#19816](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/19816))
 * Changelog Comments ([#19713](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/19713))
+* Config Context Data Validation ([#19377](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/19377))
 
 #### [Version 4.3](./version-4.3.md) (May 2025)
 

docs/release-notes/version-4.4.md

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 
 Most bulk operations, such as the import, modification, or deletion of objects can now be executed as a background job. This frees the user to continue working in NetBox while the bulk operation is processed. Once completed, the user will be notified of the job's result.
 
-#### Logging Mechanism for Background Jobs ([#19891](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/19816))
+#### Logging Mechanism for Background Jobs ([#19816](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/19816))
 
 A dedicated logging mechanism has been implemented for background jobs. Jobs can now easily record log messages by calling e.g. `self.logger.info("Log message")` under the `run()` method. These messages are displayed along with the job's resulting data. Supported log levels include `DEBUG`, `INFO`, `WARNING`, and `ERROR`.
 
@@ -16,25 +16,39 @@ A dedicated logging mechanism has been implemented for background jobs. Jobs can
 
 When creating, editing, or deleting objects in NetBox, users now have the option of providing a short message explaining the change. This message will be recorded on the resulting changelog records for all affected objects.
 
+#### Config Context Data Validation ([#19377](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/19377))
+
+A new ConfigContextProfile model has been introduced to support JSON schema validation for config context data. If a validation schema has been defined for a profile, all config contexts assigned to it will have their data validated against the schema whenever a change is made. (The assignment of a config context to a profile is optional.)
+
 ### Enhancements
 
 * [#17413](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/17413) - Platforms belonging to different manufacturers may now have identical names
 * [#18204](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/18204) - Improved layout of the image attachments view & tables
 * [#18528](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/18528) - Introduced the `HOSTNAME` configuration parameter to override the system hostname reported by NetBox
+* [#18984](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/18984) - Added a `status` field for rack reservations
 * [#18990](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/18990) - Image attachments now include an optional description field
 * [#19134](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/19134) - Interface transmit power now accepts negative values
 * [#19231](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/19231) - Bulk renaming support has been implemented in the UI for most object types
 * [#19591](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/19591) - Thumbnails for all images attached to an object are now displayed under a dedicated tab
 * [#19722](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/19722) - The REST API endpoint for object types has been extended to include additional details
 * [#19739](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/19739) - Introduced a user preference for CSV delimiter
+* [#19740](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/19740) - Enable nesting of platforms within a hierarchy for improved organization
+* [#19773](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/19773) - Extend the system UI view with additional information
 * [#19893](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/19893) - The `/api/status/` REST API endpoint now includes the system hostname
 * [#19920](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/19920) - Contacts can now be assigned to ASNs
 * [#19945](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/19945) - Introduce a new custom script variable to represent decimal values
 * [#19965](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/19965) - Add REST & GraphQL API request counters to the Prometheus metrics exporter
+* [#20029](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/20029) - Include complete representation of object type in webhook payload data
 
 ### Plugins
 
+* [#18006](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/18006) - A Javascript is now triggered when UI is toggled between light and dark mode
 * [#19735](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/19735) - Custom individual and bulk operations can now be registered under individual views using `ObjectAction`
+* [#20003](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/20003) - Enable registration of callbacks to provide supplementary webhook payload data
+
+### Deprecations
+
+* [#19738](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/19738) - The direct assignment of VLANs to sites is now discouraged in favor of VLAN groups
 
 ### Other Changes
 
@@ -46,6 +60,7 @@ When creating, editing, or deleting objects in NetBox, users now have the option
 
 ### REST API Changes
 
+* All object types which support change logging now support the inclusion of a `changelog_message` for write operations. If provided, this message will be attached to the changelog record resulting from the change (if successful).
 * The `/api/status/` endpoint now includes the system hostname.
 * The `/api/extras/object-types/` endpoint is now available at `/api/core/object-types/`. (The original endpoint will be removed in NetBox v4.5.)
 * The `/api/core/object-types/` endpoint has been expanded to include the following read-only fields:
@@ -55,7 +70,16 @@ When creating, editing, or deleting objects in NetBox, users now have the option
     * `is_plugin_model`
     * `rest_api_endpoint`
     * `description`
+* Introduced the `/api/extras/config-context-profiles/` endpoint
+* core.Job
+    * Added the read-only `log_entries` array field
 * dcim.Interface
     * The `tx_power` field now accepts negative values
+* dcim.RackReservation
+    * Added the `status` choice field
+* dcim.Platform
+    * Add an optional `parent` foreign key field to support nesting
+* extras.ConfigContext
+    * Added the optional `profile` foreign key field
 * extras.ImageAttachment
     * Added an optional `description` field