2024 has been an incredible year for Vonage developers! We’ve published 100+ articles and videos, attended 75+ developer events worldwide, and launched a whole new suite of Network APIs! With so much going on, we wouldn’t blame you if you missed all the powerful new offerings that we’ve recently released. From rewriting SDKs to expanding our product catalog, Q4 was a whirlwind of innovation and progress Here’s everything we accomplished in the winding days of 2024.
The Vonage Python SDK v4 is a complete transformation designed to empower Python developers with advanced features and a more intuitive experience. This rewrite introduces Pydantic models for seamless data validation, enhanced error handling for greater context, and full support for the Vonage Video API, making it the most comprehensive Python SDK we’ve ever released.
With a new Monorepo structure and improved inline documentation, v4 ensures faster development and fewer errors. Whether you’re migrating from v3 or starting fresh, this SDK simplifies every step of the process, giving you the power to build faster and smarter.
The Vonage Kotlin SDK brings a first-class experience to one of the fastest-growing programming languages. Built with idiomatic Kotlin features like null safety, default parameters, and lambda-based builders, this SDK offers a clean, expressive way to interact with Vonage APIs. It’s designed to make common tasks—like building complex workflows or managing resources—both elegant and intuitive.
This SDK leverages Kotlin’s strengths to simplify development while maintaining compatibility with existing JVM libraries. From messaging and voice to video and authentication, Kotlin developers now have the tools they need to create seamless, powerful applications with less boilerplate and more creativity.
Designed to streamline frontend authentication for Number Verification API (and future Network APIs), the new Network Enablement API provides smart validation and improved performance, reducing latency and simplifying workflows. The Network Enablement API streamlines frontend authentication for the Number Verification API (and future Network APIs). By validating mobile numbers upfront and ensuring compliance with carrier policies, this API eliminates unnecessary steps and improves overall efficiency. It also minimizes latency by reducing device redirects, making it an ideal solution for mobile-first workflows.
The replacement for SMS has arrived—and it’s RCS (Rich Communication Services). In 2024, RCS will take two major leaps: gaining widespread adoption across mobile devices and surpassing 1 billion active users for the first time.
Are you ready to bring RCS to your users? You can start today, as RCS is now GA in the Vonage Messages API. This means you can enable RCS from any of our Server SDKs.
Our revamped community page is your go-to hub for events, resources, and support. With easier access to documentation, tutorials, and the Vonage team, we’ve made it simpler than ever to connect, learn, and grow.
We're excited about continuing this momentum as we look to the new year. So you can expect more API improvements, extraordinary developer events, and innovative ways to support you.
We’d love to hear what you’re looking forward to in the new year. Let us know on the Vonage Community Slack or VonageDev on X. Let’s make 2025 the best year yet!
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Benjamin Aronov is a developer advocate at Vonage. He is a proven community builder with a background in Ruby on Rails. Benjamin enjoys the beaches of Tel Aviv which he calls home. His Tel Aviv base allows him to meet and learn from some of the world's best startup founders. Outside of tech, Benjamin loves traveling the world in search of the perfect pain au chocolat.
