Release: Interactive Map, Features by role, Email notification, Ticketing, and PDF Reporting Enhancements

Description

This new version introduces several important features and improvements for our users, including an interactive map, ticket and review creation, and better forms and data management for specific roles. The generation of email notifications and reports in PDF format has also been added.

New Features

• Interactive Map: Now, both visitors and logged in users can interact with a map within the application.
• Creation of Tickets and Reviews: Logged in users can create tickets and leave reviews, improving interaction and feedback within the platform.
• Management of Forms and Data: The management of forms and data has been improved specifically for the editor and administrator roles, facilitating content management.
• Email Notifications: Implementation of an email notification system to inform about successful account creation and keep users informed about their tickets.
• Generation of Reports in PDF: The functionality to generate reports in PDF format has been added.

Known Issue

• issues #13

Next steps

• Migration to a Distributed Application: We plan to migrate the project to a distributed architecture to improve scalability and performance.
• Database Improvements: Optimization and improvements in the database to better support new functionalities and user growth.
• Use of a Frontend Framework: Evaluation and implementation of a frontend framework such as Angular or React to improve the user experience and development efficiency.
• New Features: Proposal and implementation of more features that contribute to a better experience for users.

What's Changed

• RF, Roles, Map, CRUD, email notifications and report by @RFGRONA in https://github.com/RFGRONA/BioKudi/pull/4
• FX, View style change by @FredyZarate11 in https://github.com/RFGRONA/BioKudi/pull/5
• RF, Roles, Map, CRUD, email notifications and report by @FredyZarate11 in https://github.com/RFGRONA/BioKudi/pull/6
• CF, Action to production by @FredyZarate11 in https://github.com/RFGRONA/BioKudi/pull/7
• CF, environment change by @RFGRONA in https://github.com/RFGRONA/BioKudi/pull/8
• FX, views - view styles - filters ticket - pdf report by @FredyZarate11 in https://github.com/RFGRONA/BioKudi/pull/11
• FX, readme update and rotativa files by @RFGRONA in https://github.com/RFGRONA/BioKudi/pull/12

Full Changelog: RFGRONA/BioKudi@v0.6-prelease...v1.7

Pre-release Testing on Azure: Connection, Session, and Database

Pre-release Testing on Azure: Connection, Session, and Database

Description

This prerelease version marks a significant milestone in the development of our project, focusing primarily on integration with Azure, user session management via cookies, and database connection. During this testing phase, we have worked diligently to ensure the stability and effectiveness of these key functionalities, laying the groundwork for future iterations.

Key Highlights

• Azure Deployment: We have implemented and thoroughly tested the deployment of our application on the Azure platform, ensuring smooth and reliable integration with Microsoft's cloud services.
• Session Management: User session management via cookies has been implemented and optimized to ensure a secure and consistent user experience throughout interactions with the application.
• Database Connection: Successful connection to the database has been established, allowing for efficient storage and retrieval of critical data for the application's operation.

Next Steps

With the core infrastructure in place, we look forward to further expanding and enhancing the functionality of our application in future releases. Stay tuned for exciting updates that are coming soon.