What we're solving
Our WDL execution engine, Cromwell, currently leverages the Cloud Life Sciences API when launching workflows in Terra. Google is replacing Cloud Life Sciences with a next-generation API named GCP Batch (learn more). We have been updating Cromwell to work with the new API and are now testing it in Terra.
What's changing for you
Coming soon.
Benefits to the user experience
Migrating to Batch keeps Cromwell and Terra current with the latest improvements from GCP. We will release Cromwell on Google Batch iteratively, leveraging feedback from our community on the most important use cases.
Try it out
In Q1 2025, users can opt for a single workspace to use Cromwell on Google Batch. We plan to stop using the Cloud Life Sciences API at the end of June 2025.