EDMS/CHANGELOG.md

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, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

[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

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[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

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Legend:

• 🎨 Design System
• 📖 Documentation
• 🔧 Technical
• 🚨 Breaking Changes
• 💻 Development Experience
• 📱 User Interface
• 🔄 Migration
• 🎯 Roadmap