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11.18

Current Status

  • Project initialization phase
  • Basic architecture and environment setup complete
  • Database configuration in progress

Next Steps

  • Implement repository pattern
  • Create service layer
  • Set up authentication controllers
  • Design and implement views
  • Add .gitignore

Completed Tasks

  • Initialized ASP.NET Core MVC project (.NET 8.0)
  • Setup architecture and file/folder structure based on requirements
  • Enabled vim mode on vscode
  • Setup PostgreSQL database for Linux environment
  • Configured project dependencies and NuGet packages:
    • Entity Framework
    • Identity Framework
    • PostgreSQL
  • Implemented data models
  • Setup ApplicationDbContext

Current Blockers

  • None at this time

11.19

Current Status

  • Authentication system implemented
  • Basic UI structure in place
  • Repository pattern and service layer operational

Next Steps

  • Implement user profile completion flow
  • Add role-based authorization
  • Create application submission form
  • Set up an admin dashboard
  • Add file upload functionality for CVs/documents
  • Implement email notifications and input validation
  • Create an application review interface

Completed Tasks

  • Redesigned UI with modern, responsive layout
  • Added Bootstrap Icons for visual elements
  • Fixed layout template and styles
  • Created card-based home page with hover effects
  • Set up basic navigation structure
  • Implemented ASP.NET Core Identity
  • Extended User model with required fields
  • Added Application model with relationships
  • Fixed PostgreSQL timestamp issues
  • Enhanced database configuration
  • Created custom ViewModels
  • Implemented repository pattern with async operations
  • Enhanced service layer
  • Added new views and features

Current Blockers

  • None at this time

Technical Debt

  • Add comprehensive logging and unit tests
  • Optimize database queries and add caching
  • Implement proper CI/CD pipeline and API documentation
  • Ensure proper SSL/TLS setup
  • Add rate limiting, CSRF protection, and CORS policies

11.20

Current Status

  • Identity system cleanup complete
  • Application submission form implemented
  • Profile system updates in progress
  • Role-based authorization fixes implemented
  • Profile completion flow working as expected

Next Steps

  • Complete user profile completion flow
  • Add role-based authorization
  • Set up admin dashboard
  • Implement email notifications
  • Create application review interface

Completed Tasks

  • Resolved conflicts between duplicate user models
  • Consolidated user identity model
  • Created and integrated ApplicationForm model
  • Implemented Apply view with validation
  • Added file upload functionality
  • Updated ApplicationRepository
  • Created ProfileViewModel
  • Implemented ProfileController
  • Added profile completion form
  • Enhanced authentication system
  • Improved UI/UX for forms and validation
  • Fixed profile completion form submission
  • Successfully tested profile completion flow
  • Implemented user dashboard with profile information
  • Added ResearchPrograms to database context
  • Fixed role management visibility for admin users
  • Enhanced login process with proper role claim handling
  • Reset and verified database state with proper role seeding

Current Blockers

  • None at this time - all previous blockers resolved

Technical Debt

  • Add comprehensive logging and unit tests
  • Optimize database queries and add caching
  • Implement proper CI/CD pipeline and API documentation
  • Add unit tests for new application submission functionality
  • Implement proper error handling for file uploads
  • Add input sanitization for file uploads

11.21

Current Status

  • Successfully implemented user authentication and profile completion flow
  • Dashboard functionality is in place with basic user information display
  • Research programs are seeded and accessible in the database

Next Steps

  • Continue testing with new user registrations
  • Verify role assignment for subsequent users
  • Test role management functionality
  • Implement Dashboard/Home page for authenticated users
  • Add user-specific content display
  • Create intuitive navigation structure
  • Make research program links clickable with detailed views
  • Add more interactive features to the dashboard
  • Consider adding application status tracking

Completed Tasks

  • Implemented initial dashboard with user profile information
  • Set up research program data structure and seeding
  • Added proper authentication checks in navigation
  • Fixed null reference warnings throughout the application
  • Profile section optimized: Combined phone number input with profile information page
  • Fixed View Applications button functionality on dashboard
  • Added more interactive features to the dashboard
  • Implemented application status tracking system
  • Streamlined navigation by removing redundant application links
  • Enhanced research position application process:
  • Added submission confirmation page
  • Implemented database storage for applications
  • Added status tracking in dashboard
  • Made recent research programs interactive with detailed program pages
  • Added top 100 universities database and dropdown menu implementation
  • Fixed Select2 initialization in application form by properly loading jQuery and Select2 libraries
  • Implemented proper form submission flow with success page and dashboard redirection
  • Added automatic title handling from selected research program
  • Improved research program details page with:
  • Truncated descriptions with "Read more" functionality
  • Better visual hierarchy and layout
  • Added key information section with icons
  • Improved program benefits presentation
  • Added breadcrumb navigation
  • Enhanced mobile responsiveness
  • Added prominent "Apply Now" button
  • Enhanced email notification system:
  • Configured SMTP settings for development environment
  • Integrated MailHog for local email testing
  • Added detailed logging for email operations
  • Improved error handling in NotificationService
  • Streamlined invitation process in AdminService

Current Blockers

  • None at this time

Email: admin@csiro.au Password: Admin123!

11.21

Final Status

  • Project core requirements completed
  • All major features implemented and tested
  • Documentation updated and finalized

Completed Tasks

  • Implemented email simulation system for development
  • Removed external SMTP dependencies (MailHog/SMTP4Dev)
  • Created HTML-based email preview system
  • Updated configuration for both development and production environments
  • Cleaned up and professionalized documentation
  • Finalized README with complete setup instructions
  • Removed development task lists and checkboxes
  • Consolidated all security features
  • Ensured consistent port configuration
  • Fixed all known issues and technical debt

Project Completion Summary

  1. Core Features Implemented:

    • Complete user authentication system
    • Profile management
    • Application submission with validation
    • Admin dashboard
    • Email notification system
    • Security measures

  2. Technical Achievements:

    • Clean architecture implementation
    • Efficient database design
    • Portable development environment
    • Production-ready configuration
    • Modern, responsive UI

  3. Documentation:

    • Professional README
    • Complete setup instructions
    • Development log
    • Email testing documentation

Next Steps

  • Complete test case documentation
  • Fill QA report
  • Final review and submission

Final Notes

Project successfully implements all required features with a focus on maintainability, security, and user experience. The codebase is ready for both development and production environments, with clear documentation for future maintenance and updates.