Final Submission

Project is done

v.2.0.0

Release Notes - [v2.0.0/11/20/24]

New Features

New Wishlist Feature

• Added a wishlist feature visible on the homepage, allowing users to view and manage their saved items.
• Integrated user ratings into the wishlist for a personalized experience.

Homepage Bug Fix

• Resolved an issue with the homepage display. Users are now appropriately shown relevant information upon logging in.

Server Information Enhancement

• Updated the server to include additional data, ensuring users always have relevant content to view.

New Explore Page

• Introduced an Explore page that highlights restaurant ratings.
• Users can rate restaurants directly from the card using a "Rate" button.
• Added functionality to add restaurants to the wishlist directly from the card via an "Add to Wishlist" button.
• The page dynamically updates, showing more details as users contribute additional information.

Logout Issue Fixed

• Addressed a logout issue to ensure seamless user experience when signing out.

UI/UX Overhaul

• Revamped the website's appearance for a modern and intuitive interface, enhancing usability and visual appeal.

Search User Ratings Feature

• Users can now search for other users by username and view their restaurant ratings.
• This feature fosters greater community engagement and enables exploration of diverse recommendations.

Week 11 release notes

Features Added:

• Configured Docker using YAML files for deployment and project environment standardization.

• Set up .env in ProjectSourceCode to organize environment variables, complemented by an updated package.json file.

• added .gitignore to exclude unnecessary files, optimizing the repository’s organization.

• Added dedicated login and register pages to support user access and account creation.

• Implemented login and registration endpoints with improved styling for a smoother user experience.

• Added nav.hbs partial to ensure modularity and ease of future navigation updates.

• Updated the main layout (main.hbs) to include a comprehensive navigation bar.

• Developed a logout page to manage user session termination efficiently.

• Laid out the structure and introduced basic stylings for the discover page to enhance usability and visual appeal.

• Merged SQL files, added intermediary tables, and sample data to strengthen relational structure and query efficiency.

• Created templates for API endpoints, paving the way for smoother backend interactions.

• Integrated JavaScript templates to support frontend dynamic functionalities.

v.1.1.0

Release Notes - [v1.1.0/11/12/24]

New Features

• Login, Register, Discover & Home Pages

Created fully functional login and registration pages.

• Integrated with API endpoints to handle user authentication and registration processes seamlessly.

Home Page

• Implemented a functional home page, providing users with a streamlined and user-friendly starting point upon login.

Discover Page with Yelp Integration

• Integrated Yelp API to power the Discover page, allowing users to search and view detailed restaurant information.
• Enhanced user experience by dynamically displaying search results with restaurant details.

Ratings Endpoint

• Developed and deployed a ratings endpoint that manages user-submitted restaurant ratings.
• Seamlessly updates database tables to store and retrieve rating information, providing users with personalized feedback.

Testing & QA

• Automated Testing with Mocha
• Added specs.js test suite for robust testing of login and registration pages.
• Ensures critical functionality and endpoints are tested, enhancing reliability and consistency across releases.

Miscellaneous

• Refined API integrations and endpoint calls for improved responsiveness.
• Improved data handling and structured error messages across pages to provide clear feedback to users.