Community Update - January 12, 2026

This week, we’re looking at what’s new in PeopleSoft Financials, reflecting on modernization trends from 2025, and diving into some excellent new tools and scripts for developers and administrators. Let’s get into it.

A Look Back at PeopleSoft Modernization

Looking back to move forward? The PSFT Connection podcast wrapped up 2025 by reviewing a season focused on practical modernization. The key theme was leveraging configuration and existing tools to achieve big wins without costly customizations—a valuable reminder for anyone planning their 2026 projects.

https://the-psft-connection.captivate.fm

Embedding Analytics in Fluid UI

How can you make analytics more accessible to your users? The latest PeopleSoft Spotlight video explores embedding insights directly into Fluid WorkCenters and application pages. This is a key topic for improving user experience and enabling data-driven decisions right where people work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXlMI5aoFa0

AppRefiner v1.1.0 Adds New Rules and Stability

AppRefiner 1.1.0 introduces significant improvements to code development with advanced autocomplete, language extensions, and modern syntax features designed to enhance productivity for PeopleSoft developers.

https://github.com/Gideon-Taylor/AppRefiner/releases/tag/1.1.0

A Handy SQL Snippet for Record Definitions

Ever need to quickly pull a PeopleSoft record’s full structure without logging into App Designer? Cedar Hills Group shares a handy Oracle SQL script that does just that. Simply plug in a record name, and it returns all the field names, data types, and labels, saving you valuable time during development.

https://www.cedarhillsgroup.com/knowledge-base/kbarticles/sql-get-record-structure/

Strategies for Managing PS/Queries

Ad hoc queries can be powerful, but they also require careful management to maintain system performance and data governance. David Kurtz has a new post on this critical topic. If you’re looking for strategies to wrangle PS/Query usage at your organization, this is worth a read.

https://blog.psftdba.com/2026/01/managing-ad-hoc-psqueries-in-peoplesoft.html