SonarQube 10.4 release introduces faster scan times, improved integration with GitLab, and smoother upgrades. The Clean as You Code methodology is showcased through pull request decorations and branch summaries that display resolved issues before merging. Scan times are optimized by downloading only required analyzers. Easy onboarding for GitLab has been introduced, automating user setup and maintenance. A new deprecated web API log improves upgrade experience. SonarQube's integration with SonarLint is simplified, allowing users to fix issues directly in their IDE. Support for Helm Charts and various language updates are also included in the release.