Green Economy Development: Release Notes
Jan 4th 2024 | Version 0.7.2 betaCountry Specific Terminology
Minor
Implemented user feedback on country specific terminology related to regional administrative levels. This will be a continuous process as we expand to support new countries and gather input on how the application can be shaped to better reflect the local context.Nov 22nd 2023 | Version 0.7.1 betaMap Layering Patch
PatchMinor
Fixed an inconsistency with the Map feature ordering system that was effecting the styles of active regions. New approach optimises the listeners and ensures ordering of features is inline with design decisions.Nov 7th 2023 | Version 0.7 betaDownload CSV component & Site Analytics added
Operational pre-releaseMajor
Pushed the release of our 'Download Data' component that supports each administrative level selection over the supported years. In addition, embedded new API to track analytics of site.Oct 22nd 2023 | Version 0.6.4 betaChart caching patch
PatchMinor
Addressed an event caching issue with the charting library that caused unusual navigation through events. In addition to this, added some new UI/UX improvements.Sep 15th 2023 | Version 0.6.3 betaUI / UX Refinements
Minor
Visual tweaks / updates to various components through application - closer alignment to Figma design and the user feedback collected.Aug 22nd 2023 | Version 0.6.2 betaOptimised Visual component performance
MinorPatch
Optimized the performance of key visual components - reduced client-side latency, and a more fluid and responsive user experience. Moreover, we've introduced new interactions for both province and district views, granting users the flexibility to toggle between their preferred viewing methods. These enhancements offer an improved user experience.Aug 5th 2023 | Version 0.6 betaEnhanced API Layer and Multinational DB Cluster
MajorOperational pre-release
We've introduced a Next.js API layer to simplify client requests and reduce load times for users. Additionally, our updated database cluster now consolidates country cubes in a mono repo, making it easier to scale and add new countries.July 19th 2023 | Version 0.5 betaTransition to Next.JS and a refined UI Design
MajorOperational pre-releaseMinor
This strategic move was initiated to harness the power of Server-Side Rendering (SSR) provided by Next.js, which will significantly boost our application's performance. Additionally, this transition paves the way for easier scalability, especially as we expand to support new country cubes. Lastly, a new simplified UI/UX design helps users interact more intuitively with our applicationJuly 6th 2023 | Version 0.3.3 betaDistrict insights component added
MinorPatchOperational pre-release
Introducing the District Insights, Experimental feature, which aims to empower users with a comprehensive understanding of data and trends - accomplished by harnessing the power of AI LLMs. We believe this enhancement will enable users to make more informed decisions and extract valuable insights from our platform. This is a first step with the experimental component that will receive consistent updates and improvements.June 1st 2023 | Version 0.3.2 betaNew Country Support Added
PatchOperational pre-release
Bug fixes have enhanced stability and resolved reported issues, while optimizing the user journey. New country rendered. Application migrated to a new hosting location to improve response times for EUR users.May 18th 2023 | Version 0.3.1 betaBug Fixes and Performance Improvements
MinorPatch
During the recent patch, we successfully migrated our application to a new hosting environment, improving stability and scalability. We also made minor UI/UX changes to enhance the user experience. Additionally, we focused on resolving various bugs, resulting in increased performance. These updates aim to provide a more reliable and user-friendly application for our users.May 15th 2023 | Version 0.3.0 betaEnhanced operational prototype
MajorOperational pre-release
Version 0.3 introduces notable enhancements. An improved system design delivers enhanced data and state management. The integration of a more capable charting library enhances data visualization, providing users with compelling and insightful visual representations. Iterations in design further refine the application aesthetics and user experience. Additionally, the introduction of a new landing page dedicated to country selection streamlines the user journey and implies future application intention.Upcoming functionalities and changes:April 17th 2023 | Version 0.2.0 betaFirst operational prototype
MajorMinorOperational pre-release
Version 0.2, the Green Economy Diagnostic empowers policy makers with valuable insights into economic and environmental performance. Integration of charting libraries and interactive maps enables informed decision-making and promotes sustainable practices. Comprehensive district summaries enhance access to detailed information, fostering positive change towards a greener future.The GPBP Climate Change Screening Tool can be used to drill down into asset-level information on the environmental challenges facing public assets within districts.Upcoming functionalities and changes:January 18th 2023 | Version 0.1.0 betaFirst theoretical pre-release prototype
MajorOperational pre-release
The Version 0.1 prototype serves as a simple starting point for the application development process. It is a basic demonstration of the core idea and visual design, lacking any functional capabilities. This initial iteration provides stakeholders and development teams with a tangible representation of the concept, allowing them to begin the collaborative journey and gather valuable feedback. While limited in functionality, the Version 0.1 prototype sets the foundation for future iterations, guiding the application evolution towards its desired form.What are release notes?
Versioning is a process of tracking changes to a database or software over time, allowing users to understand how the database has evolved and to easily roll back changes if necessary. As changes are made to the UI/UX of the database, it will be documented here in the release notes and this will include a brief description of the change, and the date it was made. We also use GitHub as the version control system to manage changes to the database by our developers. This allows us to track changes over time, roll back changes if necessary, and collaborate with others on the database.
