Version 1 - Sprint 4

New Features

Participant Camera Activation & Video Communication
Participants can now turn on their cameras and communicate through live video during sessions.
This major enhancement enables more natural, interactive, and engaging collaboration within Synk.

Accessibility Improvements – WCAG (Robust)
A new accessibility guideline based on the WCAG Robust principle has been integrated.
This ensures greater compatibility with assistive technologies and more reliable interpretation of platform content.

Version 1 - Sprint 3

Overview

This release includes the completed work for Sprint 3, introducing real-time voice communication and initial accessibility improvements aligned with WCAG guidelines.

### New Features & Improvements
1. Real-Time Voice Communication

• Added support for in-meeting voice connectivity.
• Users can now communicate through live voice chat in addition to text messaging.
• Implemented audio streaming, device permissions handling, and improved microphone controls.

2. Voice Chat for Meeting Participants

• Participants can send and receive voice messages in real time.
• Improved audio quality and reduced latency for smoother communication.
• Enhanced UI indicators to show who is speaking.

3. Accessibility Enhancements (WCAG Guidelines)

• Implemented three accessibility improvements aligned with WCAG 2.x recommendations:
• Contrast Enhancements: Improved color contrast for better readability across the platform.
• Keyboard Navigation: Enabled consistent keyboard-focus navigation for key UI elements.
• Descriptive Labels: Added ARIA labels and text equivalents for interactive components.

Version 1 - Sprint 2

### Overview
This release includes the completed work for Sprint 2, focused on improving authentication reliability, enhancing the meeting experience, and adding real-time communication features.

### New Features & Improvements

1. Google and Facebook Login Bug Fixes

• Fixed multiple issues that prevented users from signing in with Google or Facebook.
• Improved authentication flow stability and error handling.

2. Create and Join Meetings Using a Unique Meeting ID

• Users can now generate a unique meeting ID to create a meeting.
• Participants can join meetings directly using this ID.
• Added validation and error messages for invalid or expired IDs.

3. Real-Time Messaging Inside Meetings

• Implemented real-time chat for all participants in a meeting.
• Messages sync instantly across attendees.
• Improved UI/UX for in-meeting chat.

4. Leave Meeting Functionality

• Users can now exit a meeting safely at any moment.
• Ensures graceful disconnection from real-time services.

Version 1 - Sprint 1 (Initial Frontend Release of Synk)

Date: 2025-11-19

Summary

First public version corresponding to Sprint 1. Implements the basic functionalities of authentication, meeting creation and joining, and communication within the video call.

Main Functionalities

• Registration and Login:

  • Registration and login with email/password.
  • Login with Google and Facebook.

• Navigation:

  • Navbar with: Home, About Us, Site Map, Profile.

• Profile Management:

  • Edit profile (name, photo, password).
  • Log out.

• Meetings:

  • Create a unique link for video calls. (Prototype)
  • Join meetings (Prototype)

• Meeting Room:

  • Chat in the call (real-time messages).
  • Activate/deactivate camera. (Prototype)
  • Activate/deactivate microphone. (Prototype)
  • Participant view and button to leave the meeting. (Prototype)

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