# Changelog All notable changes to the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) project will be documented in this file. The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/), and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html). ## [2.0.0] - 2024-01-15 ### 🎨 **Major Design System Overhaul** #### Added - **New Standardized Components** - `RsInput.vue`: Comprehensive input component with validation, sizing, and error states - `RsSelect.vue`: Dropdown/select component with single/multiple selection support - `RsTextarea.vue`: Textarea component with configurable resize and validation - Design system documentation page at `/dms/design-system` - Interactive component playground with live examples - Component usage guidelines and best practices - **Enhanced Design System Features** - Consistent prop structure across all Rs components (`modelValue`, `label`, `error`, `disabled`, `size`) - Universal dark mode support via CSS variables - Accessibility features with proper ARIA attributes - Standardized sizing system (sm, md, lg) - Error state handling with validation messaging - Real-time validation and form state management #### Changed - **Settings Architecture Simplification** - Reduced from 10 to 5 core settings categories: - 🔐 User & Access Management - 📁 Document & Folder Settings - 📝 Metadata & Tagging - 📤 Upload & Storage Settings - 📅 System Settings - Removed categories: Search & Indexing, Integration Settings, Audit & Compliance, Workflow & Automation, UI & Branding - Streamlined settings structure for better usability and maintenance - **Component Standardization** - `DMSAccessRequestDialog.vue`: Replaced manual button styling with `RsButton` components - Settings page: Updated key form inputs to use `RsInput`, `RsSelect`, `RsTextarea` - Standardized modal footer patterns across all dialogs - Consistent form validation and error handling - **Enhanced Component Registration** - Added new Rs components to global component registry - Updated export system in `pages/devtool/code-playground/index.js` - Improved component discovery and usage #### Improved - **Form Consistency** - Unified form styling across all components - Consistent error handling and validation states - Standardized label and placeholder patterns - Improved accessibility with proper form associations - **User Experience** - Better visual consistency across the application - Improved dark mode support and theme switching - Enhanced form validation with real-time feedback - Standardized interaction patterns ### 📖 **Documentation Updates** #### Added - **Comprehensive Design System Documentation** - Interactive component playground at `/dms/design-system` - Component API documentation with props and examples - Usage guidelines and best practices - Color system and typography scale documentation - Accessibility standards and compliance information - **Enhanced Technical Guide** - Complete design system section with component specifications - Form component usage examples and API reference - Color system documentation with CSS variable reference - Typography and spacing scale definitions - Integration patterns and best practices #### Updated - **User Guide Enhancements** - Added comprehensive Settings Administration section - Documented simplified 5-category settings structure - Detailed explanation of each settings category - Best practices for settings management - Troubleshooting guide for settings issues - **README Overhaul** - Complete project overview with features and technology stack - Design system highlights and component examples - Comprehensive setup and installation instructions - Development guidelines and contribution standards - Security features and support information ### 🔧 **Technical Improvements** #### Enhanced - **CSS Architecture** - Improved CSS variable system for theming - Standardized component styling patterns - Better organization of style files - Enhanced dark mode support - **Form Handling** - Consistent v-model patterns across components - Improved validation and error state management - Better form component composition - Enhanced accessibility features - **State Management** - Improved settings state management - Better validation and error handling - Enhanced form state synchronization ### 🚨 **Breaking Changes** - Settings API structure changed due to category reduction - Some component prop names standardized (may affect custom implementations) - Manual form styling replaced with Rs components (update required for custom forms) ### 💻 **Development Experience** #### Improved - **Component Development** - Standardized component patterns for easier development - Better TypeScript support for component props - Improved component documentation and examples - Enhanced development guidelines - **Design Consistency** - Clear design system guidelines - Standardized component usage patterns - Better visual consistency across the application - Improved maintainability #### Added - **Development Tools** - Interactive design system playground - Component examples and usage guidelines - Development best practices documentation - Contributing guidelines for design system ### 📱 **User Interface** #### Enhanced - **Visual Consistency** - Unified button styles and interactions - Consistent form field appearance - Standardized modal and dialog layouts - Improved color scheme and theming - **Accessibility** - Better keyboard navigation support - Improved screen reader compatibility - Consistent focus states and indicators - WCAG 2.1 compliance improvements - **Responsive Design** - Better mobile form interactions - Improved tablet layout handling - Consistent breakpoint management - Enhanced touch interaction support ### 🔄 **Migration Guide** #### For Developers 1. **Update Form Components**: Replace manual form styling with Rs components 2. **Settings Integration**: Update any settings-related code for new 5-category structure 3. **Component Usage**: Follow new Rs component patterns for consistency 4. **Styling Updates**: Remove manual Tailwind classes in favor of Rs components #### For Users 1. **Settings Location**: Settings now organized in 5 streamlined categories 2. **Interface Changes**: Improved form interactions and validation 3. **New Features**: Access to design system documentation and examples ### 🎯 **Future Roadmap** - Additional Rs components (date picker, multi-select, autocomplete) - Enhanced animation system for micro-interactions - Expanded accessibility features and testing - Advanced form validation and error handling - Component testing and documentation automation --- ## [1.0.0] - 2023-12-01 ### Initial Release - Electronic Document Management System with hierarchical organization - User authentication and role-based access control - Document upload, preview, and management capabilities - Basic settings and configuration system - Initial UI components and styling --- **Legend:** - 🎨 Design System - 📖 Documentation - 🔧 Technical - 🚨 Breaking Changes - 💻 Development Experience - 📱 User Interface - 🔄 Migration - 🎯 Roadmap