8.6.0-alpha4 release notes

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+## 8.6.0-alpha4
+
+| Release date   | Changelog(s)                                                                                                                                                              |                                                                                     |
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+| 12 August 2024 | - [ Camunda 8 core ](https://github.com/camunda/zeebe/releases/tag/8.6.0-alpha4) <br /> - [ Connectors ](https://github.com/camunda/connectors/releases/tag/8.6.0-alpha4) | [Release blog](https://camunda.com/blog/2024/07/camunda-alpha-release-august-2024/) |
+
+### Using Camunda 8 Connectors in Desktop Modeler
+
+<!-- https://github.com/camunda/product-hub/issues/2253 -->
+
+You can now enable automatic fetching of Camunda 8 Connector templates in Desktop Modeler, so you can always use the latest templates in your BPMN diagrams. This feature enhances workflow efficiency and reduces setup time.
+
+- To enable automatic fetching, set the `enable-connector-templates` flag to `true`.
+- To learn more about this feature, see [use Connectors](/components/modeler/desktop-modeler/use-connectors.md). <!-- Via https://github.com/camunda/camunda-docs/pull/4053 -->
+
+### Get started with human task orchestration
+
+<!-- https://github.com/camunda/product-hub/issues/2395 -->
+
+The Help Center now features a step-by-step guide to complete our [human task orchestration (HTO) tutorial](/guides/getting-started-orchestrate-human-tasks.md), explaining the critical features that every developer interested in HTO needs to know.
+
+- Users get a glimpse into the user experience for at-scale adoption.
+- Enterprise architects get a picture of how Camunda's out-of-the-box Tasklist fits into their architecture.
+
+### Amazon AWS Bedrock Connector
+
+<!-- https://github.com/camunda/product-hub/issues/2404 -->
+
+This new Connector allows you to leverage the power of the Amazon AWS Bedrock LLM service, allowing users to:
+
+- Make a customized request to any models available in the region using the Amazon `InvokeModel` function.
+- Create a full conversation using the **Converse** method.
+
+### `Deployment` version binding for forms, processes, and decisions
+
+<!-- https://github.com/camunda/product-hub/issues/1920 -->
+
+Version binding is now supported for bundled deployments through process applications or the Camunda API.
+
+- Apply the "deployment" option to a dependent BPMN, DMN, or Form file to pin the dependency so you can deploy future versions of these files without disrupting ongoing process instances.
+- This feature is ideal for self-contained projects without external or shared dependencies.
+
+### Git sync
+
+<!-- https://github.com/camunda/product-hub/issues/2036 -->
+
+You can now synchronize process applications with GitHub using a native integration.
+
+- After an admin approves and configures the basic integration, you can select a path to synchronize with in a GitHub repository.
+- You can pull changes from GitHub to integrate contributions from Desktop Modeler users, make changes, and begin the process to make a pull request so every change is properly reviewed and approved.
+
+Do you use another tool such as GitLab or Bitbucket? [Contact us](/contact/) to make your request. Until then, you can use our Connectors system and the CI/CD blueprint on the Marketplace.
+
+### Persist data across sessions
+
+<!-- https://github.com/camunda/product-hub/issues/1310 -->
+
+Don't Repeat Yourself (DRY). Play now supports an end-to-end journey for saving and reusing example data.
+
+- Save example data to the BPMN diagram while playing your process so anyone can use it.
+- Any user can use this example data in their sessions, eliminating the need for tedious form-fills or copy-pasting.
+- Connector example data is now available to help define output variables or mock Connectors.
+
+### Out-of-the-box (OOTB) product development lifecycle (PDLC) happy path
+
+<!-- https://github.com/camunda/product-hub/issues/2355 -->
+
+Web Modeler is building a lightweight, out-of-the-box (OOTB) product development lifecycle (PDLC) to enable business users to review changes, promote them through changes, and maintain visibility into their journey.
+
+### Console Self-Managed: OIDC support
+
+<!-- https://github.com/camunda/product-hub/issues/2092 -->
+
+We are excited to announce a new Console Self-Managed feature to enhance your authentication capabilities. You can now use OpenID Connect (OIDC) to authenticate with Console Self-Managed, allowing seamless integration with enterprise Identity Providers (IdPs).
+
+### Console Self-Managed: Administration API
+
+<!-- https://github.com/camunda/product-hub/issues/2121 -->
+
+We are excited to announce the release of the new Administration API for the Camunda platform.
+
+- The Administration API empowers you to collect detailed information across your organization about your automation clusters and their usage statistics.
+- You can use this API to automate various operational management tasks and seamlessly integrate the Camunda platform with your internal tools and systems.
+
+### Hourly backup option on Camunda 8 SaaS
+
+<!-- https://github.com/camunda/product-hub/issues/2211 -->
+
+On Camunda 8 SaaS, you can now configure hourly backup intervals. Simply head to Console and adjust your backup interval.
+
+### Improved visual indication of the executed path in a process
+
+<!-- https://github.com/camunda/product-hub/issues/274 -->
+
+In Operate, the visualization of the executed path of a process instance is improved. Both executed sequence flows and flow nodes are highlighted, allowing you to display how often each flow node was executed.
+
 ## 8.6.0-alpha3
 
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