Re:Search V1.0.0

University Research Collaboration Platform - Release Notes

Version 1.0.0 (May 2025)

Core Features

Authentication & User Management

• Multi-role authentication system supporting Researchers, Reviewers, and Administrators
• Secure Google Sign-In integration
• Password reset functionality
• Complete user profile management

Project Management

• Create and manage research projects
• Define project requirements and milestones
• Track project completion status
• Document sharing and organization system with folder structure
• Project collaboration tools

Funding Management

• Comprehensive funding tracking system
• Real-time available funds monitoring
• Expense tracking and management
• Funding utilization analytics
• Funding history with detailed transaction logs
• Support for multiple funding opportunities

Admin Features

• Complete administrative dashboard
• User management system
• Funding opportunity management
• Document oversight
• Project monitoring capabilities

Project Details & Collaboration

• Detailed project views with progress tracking
• Document organization with folder structure
• Project status updates
• Review request system
• Collaboration tools (messaging coming soon)

Technical Features

• Responsive design supporting both desktop and mobile views
• Real-time updates for funding and project status
• Secure file upload and management
• Search functionality for projects and documents
• Data export capabilities

Dashboard & Analytics

• Project completion tracking
• Funding utilization metrics
• Available vs. Used funds visualization
• Project status indicators
• Real-time statistics

Security

• Role-based access control
• Secure authentication
• Protected routes
• Data validation and sanitization

Coming Soon

• In-app messaging system
• Discussion board functionality
• Announcements system
• Enhanced collaboration tools
• AI-powered collaborator recommendations

Technical Requirements

• Modern web browser
• Internet connection
• Google account for alternative sign-in

Notes

• Regular updates and security patches will be provided
• Feature requests and bug reports can be submitted through the administration
• Documentation available for all user roles

What's Changed

• Sprint 2 UML Diagrams and Sprint 3 User Stories by @Siphamandla20 in #60
• Added Admin Functions by @Givenmak-7 in #62
• Added Designs for all current designs by @DianaBingani in #61
• Add documentsDB.jsx by @Ponani2 in #66
• Documents by @Ponani2 in #68
• Implemented Documents page by @DianaBingani in #64
• Researcher Inviting the Reviewer by @2652227 in #69
• Testing by @p4ntomath in #72
• Admin Duties by @p4ntomath in #63
• test passed by @p4ntomath in #73
• Added the UML Diagrams for sprint 3 by @Siphamandla20 in #75

Full Changelog: v1...v1.0.0