📝 Changelog
All notable changes to SYMS OS Edge are documented here. This project follows Semantic Versioning and adheres to the Keep a Changelog format.
Latest Release: Version 1.0.0 brings production-ready stability, enterprise security, and comprehensive fleet management capabilities.
v1.0.0 November 18, 2025
✨ Added
Sprint 10 - Production Release MAJOR
- Installer Images: Automated SD card image builder with pi-gen integration for one-click deployment
- First-Boot Wizard: Web-based provisioning wizard with QR code auto-enrollment
- Multi-Language Support: Complete translations in English, isiZulu, Sepedi, and French
- Monitoring Stack: Prometheus + Grafana dashboards for comprehensive system and fleet metrics
- AppArmor Security: Hardened container profiles for all services with strict access control
- File Integrity Checking: Hash-based verification of critical system components
- TLS Enforcement: Mandatory HTTPS for all admin dashboard access with automatic certificate management
- Fleet Management: Device templates and deployment groups for efficient mass rollouts
- Mass Deployment Tools: Bulk enrollment and parallel deployment scripts supporting 100-500 devices
- Release Artifacts: Version metadata, firmware bundles, and automated release build pipeline
Sprint 9 - Kiosk Mode & Qt UI Shell
- Qt Quick UI Shell: Native kiosk interface built with Qt Quick for optimal performance
- Full-Screen Kiosk Mode: Dedicated kiosk experience with touch screen support
- Educational Content Interface: Intuitive content delivery system for students and teachers
- Network Diagnostics: Real-time network status display with troubleshooting tools
- User Authentication: Secure session management with automatic logout
Sprint 8 - Content Delivery
- Content Management System: Comprehensive CMS for educational materials and digital resources
- Content Assignment: Flexible content distribution to specific device groups and schools
- Bandwidth Optimization: Efficient content sync with compression and delta updates
- Offline Content Caching: Intelligent local caching for zero-latency content access
- Version Tracking: Complete content version history with rollback capability
Sprint 7 - OTA Updates
- Over-the-Air Updates: Zero-touch update system with staged rollouts
- Update Channels: Multiple channels (stable, beta, dev, nightly) for controlled releases
- Automatic Rollback: Self-healing rollback on failed updates
- Update Scheduling: Bandwidth-aware scheduling with off-peak deployment
- Status Tracking: Real-time update progress monitoring across entire fleet
Sprint 6 - Backup & Restore
- Automated Backups: Scheduled PostgreSQL backups with configurable retention
- Incremental Backups: Full and incremental backup support for storage efficiency
- Point-in-Time Recovery: Restore to any previous state with transaction precision
- Backup Encryption: AES-256 encryption and compression for secure storage
- Remote Storage: Cloud and USB backup targets with automatic sync
Sprint 5 - Enhanced UI & API
- Modernized Dashboard: Complete UI refresh with Material-UI components
- Real-Time Monitoring: Live device status and performance metrics
- Advanced Filtering: Powerful search and filter capabilities for large fleets
- API Client SDK: JavaScript SDK for third-party integrations
- Responsive Design: Mobile-first design for administration on any device
Sprint 4 - API Gateway & Security
- API Gateway: Centralized gateway with rate limiting and request validation
- JWT Authentication: Secure token-based authentication system
- Role-Based Access Control: Granular RBAC with admin, teacher, and viewer roles
- API Documentation: Interactive OpenAPI/Swagger documentation
- Security Headers: CORS, CSP, and security header enforcement
Sprint 3 - Device Enrollment & CDC
- Automated Enrollment: One-click device enrollment workflow with QR codes
- Change Data Capture: Real-time PostgreSQL CDC for instant data sync
- Health Monitoring: Continuous device health checks with automated alerts
- Database Triggers: Automated workflows triggered by data changes
- Device Grouping: Flexible organization by location, type, and custom attributes
Sprint 2 - Sync Engine
- Bidirectional Sync: Two-way synchronization between edge and cloud
- Conflict Resolution: Intelligent last-write-wins strategy with merge capabilities
- Queue Management: Persistent sync queue with exponential backoff retry
- Network Resilience: Automatic resume after network interruptions
- Performance Metrics: Detailed sync statistics and performance monitoring
Sprint 1 - Foundation
- PostgreSQL Database: Production-ready database with Docker Compose orchestration
- Express.js API: RESTful API server with comprehensive endpoint coverage
- Redis Cache: In-memory caching for sub-50ms query performance
- Docker Infrastructure: Containerized architecture for easy deployment
- Development Tools: VS Code workspace, ESLint, Prettier configuration
🔧 Changed
- Database Schema: Optimized indexes for 10x faster queries on device tables
- API Responses: Standardized response format across all endpoints
- Docker Images: Multi-stage builds reducing image size by 60%
- Configuration: Environment-based config replacing hardcoded values
🐛 Fixed
- Memory Leaks: Resolved PostgreSQL connection pool leaks in long-running processes
- Sync Conflicts: Improved conflict resolution for simultaneous updates
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Fixed hostapd configuration on Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm
- Dashboard Performance: Optimized React re-renders reducing CPU usage by 40%
- OTA Updates: Fixed rollback mechanism for partial update failures
🔒 Security
- SQL Injection: Parameterized queries across all database operations
- XSS Protection: Input sanitization and Content Security Policy enforcement
- Password Storage: Bcrypt hashing with adaptive cost factor
- API Security: Rate limiting, request validation, and HTTPS enforcement
- Dependency Updates: All npm packages updated to latest secure versions
📚 Documentation: For detailed setup instructions, see the Setup Guide. For development information, check the Developer Guide.
v0.9.0 October 15, 2025
✨ Added
- Beta Release: First public beta with core features complete
- Fleet Dashboard: Initial fleet management interface
- Content Sync: Basic content synchronization system
🐛 Fixed
- Networking: Resolved DNS issues on Pi
- Database: Fixed connection timeout errors
v0.5.0 September 1, 2025
✨ Added
- Alpha Release: Internal alpha testing version
- Basic UI: Simple admin dashboard
- Device Management: Manual device registration
🔗 Resources:
- Release Notes v1.0.0 - Detailed release information
- GitHub Releases - Download artifacts
- Issue Tracker - Report bugs