Release Notes - Bari Family Portal

v1.10.1 patch

Released: August 14, 2025

Documents Module Delete Fix & Test Organization

🎯 Highlights

Fixed Documents module delete functionality with server-side confirmation approach
Resolved button height alignment issues in Documents interface
Major test file organization and cleanup with standardized directory structure
Confirmed all Documents module CRUD operations fully functional

🔧 Technical Changes

Created dedicated /tests/ directory for all test scripts and files
Updated CLAUDE.md with comprehensive test organization rules and naming conventions
Created tests/README.md documenting test file standards and cleanup policies
Cleaned up 70+ test files from root and public directories
Established naming conventions: test-[feature].js, debug-[issue].js, verify-[functionality].js
Created /documents/delete-confirm/:id route for server-side delete confirmation
Enhanced Documents module with document-delete-confirm.ejs view for professional delete confirmation
Confirmed all CRUD operations working: View, Download, Edit, Delete with consistent button styling

v1.10.0 minor

Released: August 14, 2025

Complete Documents Management System & Standardized CRUD Patterns

🎯 Highlights

Fully functional Documents management system with all CRUD operations
Comprehensive standardization framework for action patterns across modules
Complete resolution of edit functionality with server-side approach
Professional UI components with custom modals and mobile optimization
Enhanced security with CSRF tokens and CSP compliance

✨ New Features

Documents Management System

Complete document storage and management platform with full CRUD operations

Document upload with comprehensive metadata (title, category, description, privacy)
8 document categories: legal, financial, medical, education, insurance, property, personal, other
Server-side category filtering using URL parameters for cross-browser reliability
Secure document viewing in new tab with proper file serving
Document download functionality with original filename preservation
Dedicated edit form page for complex document updates
Custom styled deletion with confirmation modals matching site design
Privacy controls: private documents visible only to uploader and admins
File size validation (10MB limit) with comprehensive security measures
Mobile-optimized interface with touch-friendly action buttons

Standardized CRUD Operations Framework

Comprehensive action patterns and documentation for consistent module development

ACTIONS-STANDARD.md: Complete copy-paste ready patterns for View, Edit, Delete, Download
UPLOAD-STANDARD.md: Proven file upload implementation with FormData and Multer
FILTERING-STANDARD.md: Server-side filtering approach for reliability
Standardized button styling with minimum 44x44px touch targets for mobile
Custom modal system replacing browser default dialogs for professional UX
CSP-compliant event handling with external JavaScript files
RESTful API design patterns for consistent backend implementation

Enhanced UI/UX Components

Professional interface elements designed for mobile-first experience

Custom styled confirmation dialogs with site color scheme integration
Improved button layouts with proper icon + text combinations
Professional modal overlays with mobile-responsive design
Enhanced form validation and comprehensive error handling
Success feedback systems for all user actions
Touch-optimized document cards with clear visual hierarchy
Responsive grid layouts adapting to different screen sizes

Mobile-First Document Interface

Optimized document management experience for iPhone and mobile browsers

Touch-friendly document cards with accessible action buttons
Mobile-optimized upload forms with proper file input styling
Category filtering system working reliably on all mobile browsers
Enhanced document preview and viewing experience
Responsive design ensuring functionality across all device sizes
iPhone Safari compatibility with fallback approaches

🔧 Technical Changes

Created comprehensive standardization documentation for future module development
Implemented server-side document editing with dedicated edit form page and route
Enhanced error handling and logging across Documents module
Established RESTful API design for all document operations
Added proper route organization and middleware implementation
Created secure file serving with access control and validation
Implemented efficient database queries with proper indexing for document metadata

v1.9.2 minor

Released: August 13, 2025

Complete Family Recipes System & Photo Gallery Enhancements

🎯 Highlights

Full-featured family recipes management system with 5-table database
Enhanced photo gallery with trip association
Mobile UI fixes and CSP compliance improvements
Standardized expand/collapse functionality
Automatic backup system for user uploads

✨ New Features

Family Recipes System

Complete recipe management with categories, ingredients, and instructions

5-table relational database for comprehensive recipe storage
Recipe categories with nested sub-categories
Detailed ingredients with measurements and notes
Step-by-step cooking instructions
Recipe ratings and favorites system
Mobile-responsive recipe cards
Search and filter capabilities

Photo Gallery Enhancements

Improved photo management with trip associations

Photos can be linked to specific trips
Album organization with cover images
Bulk photo upload capabilities
Improved mobile gallery viewing
Photo metadata preservation

UI/UX Improvements

Critical fixes for mobile experience and security

Fixed CSP violations for inline JavaScript
Standardized expand/collapse components
Fixed copy-to-clipboard functionality
Improved button positioning on mobile
Fixed password reveal toggles
Enhanced form validation

Data Protection

Automatic backup system for uploads

Daily automatic backups at 2 AM
30-day retention policy
Includes all uploads and database
Easy restore capability
Manual backup command available

🔧 Technical Changes

Removed all inline onclick handlers for CSP compliance
Created standardized copy-to-clipboard utility
Implemented proper .gitignore for uploads
Added comprehensive backup/restore scripts
Enhanced error logging and handling

v1.8.0 minor

Released: August 6, 2025

Complete Internationalization System

🎯 Highlights

Full bilingual support for English and Russian languages
Advanced language switching with page persistence
Universal translation coverage across entire portal
Rabbi's Corner made publicly accessible without authentication
Safari/iPhone compatibility improvements
Real-time translation updates with cache management

✨ New Features

Comprehensive Translation System

Complete internationalization framework with JSON-based locales

JSON locale files for English (en.json) and Russian (ru.json)
Global translation function __() integrated across all templates
Automatic language detection from browser headers
Cookie-based preference persistence for 1-year duration
Session-based language switching for immediate updates
Scalable framework ready for additional languages

Professional Language Switcher

Elegant multilingual navigation interface

Clean 'EN | RU' toggle display in main navigation
Smart current language highlighting with visual emphasis
Page persistence - users stay on current page when switching
Mobile-optimized responsive design for all devices
Instant language updates without page reload
Intuitive user experience for bilingual family members

Universal Translation Coverage

Complete multilingual support throughout entire portal

All navigation elements, buttons, and menu items translated
Form labels, placeholders, and validation messages localized
Error messages and system notifications in both languages
Help documentation and user guides fully bilingual
Admin panel completely internationalized
Travel planning system with comprehensive Russian terminology
Photo gallery, family directory, and profile pages translated

Rabbi's Corner Public Access

Enhanced accessibility for Torah teachings and Jewish content

Public access enabled without authentication requirement
Full internationalization support for religious content
Bilingual navigation for Torah teachings and educational materials
Mobile-responsive design for accessing teachings on all devices
Preserved security boundaries for other portal features
Comprehensive access logging for public content viewing

Translation Performance Management

Optimized multilingual content delivery system

Translation cache disabled in development for immediate updates
Production-ready caching system for optimal performance
Real-time translation updates during development
Efficient memory management for translation strings
Automatic cache invalidation for translation changes
Performance monitoring for multilingual content delivery

Safari & iOS Optimization

Enhanced compatibility for Apple devices and Safari browser

Resolved Safari-specific caching issues affecting language switching
Enhanced mobile Safari user experience with proper touch interactions
Fixed iOS-specific cookie handling for language preferences
Improved mobile viewport handling for optimal iPhone/iPad display
Enhanced mobile form handling for Russian language input
Corrected touch interaction issues with language switcher

🚀 Improvements

✓ Seamless multilingual navigation maintaining user workflow context
✓ Professional international portal suitable for global family use
✓ Enhanced accessibility through public Rabbi's Corner access
✓ Improved Safari and iPhone user experience across all features
✓ Centralized translation management with consistent formatting
✓ Scalable internationalization architecture for future language additions

🐛 Bug Fixes

✗ Fixed automatic redirection to dashboard when changing languages
✗ Corrected language preference persistence across browser sessions
✗ Resolved inconsistent language detection on first portal visit
✗ Enhanced error handling for translation key mismatches
✗ Fixed Safari-specific cookie expiration and storage issues
✗ Resolved mobile Safari viewport scaling and touch interaction problems
✗ Corrected formatting issues with Russian Cyrillic text display
✗ Enhanced character encoding support for international content

🔧 Technical Changes

Created comprehensive locales/ directory with translation files
Implemented global __() translation function for all templates
Added middleware for language detection and session management
Enhanced all EJS templates with dynamic translation support
Updated server routes for language switching and persistence
Created utility functions for translation management
Added language switcher partial template for navigation
Implemented translation cache management for dev/production
Enhanced error handling with multilingual fallback mechanisms
Updated public routes for Rabbi's Corner with security boundaries

v1.6.0 minor

Released: August 6, 2025

Share Trip Feature & External Collaboration

🎯 Highlights

Complete Share Trip functionality with secure link generation
Multiple sharing methods: WhatsApp, Email, SMS, and Copy Link
Password protection and expiration controls for shared trips
Beautiful read-only public trip views with full trip details
Comprehensive share link management and security features

✨ New Features

Share Trip Link Generation

Create shareable links for trips with configurable security options

Unique share codes generated for each trip link
Configurable expiration times: 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days, or never
Optional password protection using bcrypt hashing
Toggle comments on/off for shared trip viewers
Secure link format: https://domain/share/unique-code

Multiple Sharing Methods

Convenient sharing options for different communication preferences

Copy Link: Direct clipboard copy for universal sharing
WhatsApp: Pre-filled message with trip title and link
Email: Formatted email with trip information and share link
SMS: Text message sharing with trip details included
All methods include trip title and formatted messaging

Share Link Management Dashboard

Comprehensive management interface for all shared trip links

View all active share links for each trip
Track creation date, expiration status, and view counts
Instant link revocation to remove access immediately
Password protection status and comment settings display
Statistics tracking for each shared link

Beautiful Public Trip Views

Professional read-only displays for shared trip information

Complete trip details: description, dates, and participants
Full itinerary with all activities and timeline
Packing lists and travel checklists display
Expense breakdown and budget information
Mobile-responsive design optimized for all devices
Professional layout perfect for sharing with external contacts

Advanced Security Features

Comprehensive security controls for shared trip information

Bcrypt password hashing for protected shared links
Automatic link expiration based on configured timeframes
View tracking: IP address, timestamp, and user agent logging
Instant access revocation through link deletion
Activity logging for all share actions in family feed
Read-only access prevents any modifications to trip data

View Analytics & Tracking

Monitor and track access to shared trip links

Real-time view count tracking for each shared link
Visitor analytics: IP addresses, access times, device information
Share activity appears in Recent Family Activity feed with 🔗 icon
Transparent family coordination through activity logging
Access statistics help identify popular shared trips

🚀 Improvements

✓ Enhanced trip sharing capabilities for external collaboration
✓ Secure link generation with enterprise-level security features
✓ Professional public trip displays suitable for business and personal use
✓ Comprehensive share link lifecycle management
✓ Multiple sharing channels for improved communication flexibility
✓ Real-time analytics for better understanding of trip sharing usage

🐛 Bug Fixes

✗ Resolved potential security vulnerabilities in public trip access
✗ Fixed mobile responsiveness issues in shared trip views
✗ Enhanced error handling for expired or invalid share links
✗ Improved password validation for protected shared links

🔧 Technical Changes

Added trip_share_links and trip_share_views database tables
Implemented secure share code generation using crypto module
Created public share routes with authentication bypass
Added bcrypt password hashing for share link protection
Implemented view tracking and analytics system
Enhanced database schema for share link management
Added comprehensive error handling for share functionality
Created mobile-optimized CSS for public trip views

v1.5.0 minor

Released: August 6, 2025

Enhanced Mobile Experience & Visual Improvements

🎯 Highlights

Green checkmarks for completed packing groups
Hide/show completed items across all checklists
Cross-browser mobile compatibility improvements
Comprehensive database backup system
Smart trip sorting with current trip highlighting
Cache-busting to prevent browser caching issues
Recent Family Activity tracking system with real-time updates

✨ New Features

Visual Packing List Enhancements

Automatic green checkmarks and progress tracking for packing groups

Green checkmark appears when all items in a group are completed
Visual progress counter (X/Y items) for each group
Green background color for completed groups
Smooth animations for checkmark appearance

Hide/Show Completed Items

Toggle visibility of completed items across all checklist categories

Hide completed checkbox for every checklist category
Checked by default to reduce clutter
Works for packing groups, tasks, and documents
Settings persist during session

Database Backup System

Comprehensive backup and restore functionality in admin panel

One-click backup creation with timestamps
Restore from any previous backup
Download backups to local device
Pre-restore safety backups
Admin-only access controls

Smart Trip Management

Intelligent trip sorting and visual indicators

Current trips highlighted with red banner at top
Upcoming trips sorted by proximity
Visual badges for trip status (ONGOING, TOMORROW, IN X DAYS)
Default hotel times: 4 PM check-in, 11 AM check-out

Cache-Busting System

Automatic cache prevention for instant updates

Version parameters on all CSS/JS files
Service worker for modern browsers
HTTP headers to prevent caching
No more manual cache clearing needed

Recent Family Activity Tracking

Real-time activity feed showing all family member actions

Automatic tracking of user logins and logouts (👤/👋)
Trip creation and travel planning activities (✈️)
Profile updates and personal information changes (✏️)
Checklist item additions and task completions (📝/✅)
Expense tracking and financial updates (💰)
System events and portal maintenance (🚀)
Last 20 activities displayed with relative timestamps
Collapsible dashboard section for space management
Transparent activity sharing for family coordination
Permanent database storage for activity history

🚀 Improvements

✓ Mobile navigation with logout button at top
✓ Cross-browser compatibility (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge)
✓ Better touch interactions on mobile devices
✓ Reduced visual clutter with hide/show toggles
✓ Instant updates without cache issues
✓ Real-time family activity awareness and transparency
✓ Enhanced dashboard with activity feed and engagement tracking

🐛 Bug Fixes

✗ Mobile menu scrolling issues resolved
✗ Logout button now accessible on all mobile devices
✗ Fixed checkmark display on completed packing groups
✗ Browser caching issues eliminated

🔧 Technical Changes

Added vendor prefixes for CSS animations
Implemented service worker for cache management
Created backup/restore API endpoints
Added dynamic version hashing system
Enhanced mobile CSS with cross-browser support
Implemented family_activities database table
Added centralized activity logging system with logActivity() function
Integrated automatic activity tracking across all major user actions

v1.2.0 minor

Released: December 8, 2024

Enhanced User Experience Update

🎯 Highlights

Added comprehensive collapsible sections across all pages
Implemented Expand All / Collapse All functionality
Added professional Help system with detailed documentation
Created Release Notes & Version History system

✨ New Features

Collapsible Sections

All major sections throughout the portal now feature collapsible functionality with smooth animations

Click any section header to expand/collapse content
Visual arrow indicators show section state
Smooth slide animations for better user experience
Sections default to collapsed state for cleaner initial view

Help Center

Complete help documentation system covering all portal features

Getting Started guide for new users
Detailed feature documentation
Troubleshooting section
Mobile access instructions
Admin-specific help content

Toggle All Controls

Quick controls to expand or collapse all sections at once

Sticky positioning for easy access while scrolling
Color-coded buttons (green for expand, red for collapse)
Works across all collapsible sections on the page

🚀 Improvements

✓ Better content organization with collapsible sections
✓ Reduced visual clutter on initial page load
✓ Improved navigation through long content pages
✓ Enhanced mobile responsiveness for collapsible controls

🔧 Technical Changes

Added collapsible.js for dynamic section management
Implemented collapsible.css with animations
Updated all major views with collapsible structure

v1.1.0 minor

Released: December 7, 2024

Custom Branding Implementation

🎯 Highlights

Custom logo design featuring Barium element and Star of David
Israeli flag color scheme integration
Logo implementation across all pages

✨ New Features

Custom Logo Design

Unique branding combining Barium chemical element with Star of David

Barium element symbol (Ba) with atomic number 56
Star of David prominently displayed
Israeli flag colors (#0038b8 blue background, white symbols)
SVG format for scalability

Logo Integration

Logo implemented throughout the portal

Navigation header (40x40px with hover effects)
Landing page (100x100px centered display)
Login page (80x80px above login form)
Favicon for browser tabs

🚀 Improvements

✓ Professional branding identity
✓ Consistent visual theme across portal
✓ Better brand recognition

🔧 Technical Changes

Created SVG logo and favicon files
Updated all templates with logo integration
Added hover animations for interactive elements

v1.0.1 patch

Released: December 6, 2024

Security and UI Fixes

🎯 Highlights

Fixed dropdown menu navigation issues
Resolved password visibility toggle functionality
Enhanced password update confirmation

🚀 Improvements

✓ Better dropdown menu behavior with invisible bridge element
✓ Working password visibility toggles on all password fields
✓ Clear success messages for password updates

🐛 Bug Fixes

✗ Fixed dropdown menu disappearing when moving mouse to submenu
✗ Resolved Content Security Policy blocking password toggle
✗ Fixed password update not showing success confirmation

🔧 Technical Changes

Added scriptSrcAttr directive to CSP headers
Implemented invisible bridge for dropdown continuity
Enhanced password update route with proper feedback

v1.0.0 major

Released: December 5, 2024

Initial Release

🎯 Highlights

Complete family portal system launch
Secure authentication and user management
Family-focused features and tools
Admin panel for portal management

✨ New Features

Authentication System

Secure login system with session management

Password-protected access
Session-based authentication
Secure password hashing with bcrypt
Automatic session timeout

Family Directory

Central hub for family member information

Member profiles with contact information
Role-based access levels
Last activity tracking
Family member cards display

Rabbi's Corner

Dedicated section for spiritual content

Video lessons section
Ask the Rabbi Q&A system
Torah teachings library
Weekly insights area

Travel Planning

Tools for organizing family trips

Trip planning interface
Document storage capability
Itinerary management
Shared travel resources

Photo Gallery

Family photo sharing platform

Photo upload functionality
Album organization
Family memory preservation
Secure photo storage

Admin Panel

Complete portal administration tools

User management system
Add/remove family members
Role assignment
Site statistics dashboard
Activity monitoring

🔧 Technical Changes

Node.js/Express.js backend
SQLite database for data storage
EJS templating engine
PM2 process management
Nginx reverse proxy configuration
SSL/HTTPS via Let's Encrypt
Responsive CSS design
Helmet.js security headers

Release Notes & Version History

Documents Module Delete Fix & Test Organization

🎯 Highlights

🔧 Technical Changes

Complete Documents Management System & Standardized CRUD Patterns

🎯 Highlights

✨ New Features

Documents Management System

Standardized CRUD Operations Framework

Enhanced UI/UX Components

Mobile-First Document Interface

🔧 Technical Changes

Complete Family Recipes System & Photo Gallery Enhancements

🎯 Highlights

✨ New Features

Family Recipes System

Photo Gallery Enhancements

UI/UX Improvements

Data Protection

🔧 Technical Changes

Complete Internationalization System

🎯 Highlights

✨ New Features

Comprehensive Translation System

Professional Language Switcher

Universal Translation Coverage

Rabbi's Corner Public Access

Translation Performance Management

Safari & iOS Optimization

🚀 Improvements

🐛 Bug Fixes

🔧 Technical Changes

Share Trip Feature & External Collaboration

🎯 Highlights

✨ New Features

Share Trip Link Generation

Multiple Sharing Methods

Share Link Management Dashboard

Beautiful Public Trip Views

Advanced Security Features

View Analytics & Tracking

🚀 Improvements

🐛 Bug Fixes

🔧 Technical Changes

Enhanced Mobile Experience & Visual Improvements

🎯 Highlights

✨ New Features

Visual Packing List Enhancements

Hide/Show Completed Items

Database Backup System

Smart Trip Management

Cache-Busting System

Recent Family Activity Tracking

🚀 Improvements

🐛 Bug Fixes

🔧 Technical Changes

Enhanced User Experience Update

🎯 Highlights

✨ New Features

Collapsible Sections

Help Center

Toggle All Controls

🚀 Improvements

🔧 Technical Changes

Custom Branding Implementation

🎯 Highlights

✨ New Features

Custom Logo Design

Logo Integration

🚀 Improvements

🔧 Technical Changes

Security and UI Fixes

🎯 Highlights

🚀 Improvements

🐛 Bug Fixes

🔧 Technical Changes

Initial Release

🎯 Highlights

✨ New Features

Authentication System