v0.2.0

[v0.2.0] - Optimized Backend, Improved Dockerfiles, and Azure Infra Automation

Overview

This release introduces significant updates to improve performance, streamline deployments, and add infrastructure automation capabilities on the Azure Cloud Platform. Key enhancements include backend optimizations, Dockerfile refinements, and Terraform-based infrastructure automation for seamless cloud deployment.

Highlights

Backend Optimizations

• Enhanced application performance by refining API logic and data processing workflows.
• Resolved critical bugs that impacted response times under load.

Dockerfile Improvements

• Optimized Dockerfile structure to reduce image size and improve build efficiency.
• Refactored Docker layers for faster caching and reduced deployment times.
• Added support for multistage builds where applicable, ensuring leaner production images.

Infrastructure Automation on Azure

• Introduced Terraform scripts for Azure, enabling automated and consistent infrastructure provisioning.
• Set up networking, storage, and compute resources with security best practices.
• Configured backend services with private endpoints to enhance security by isolating resources in a virtual network.

Key Fixes

• Addressed issues in backend configurations causing inefficiencies in resource allocation.
• Fixed Docker entry points and environmental variable handling to improve deployment flexibility.

Getting Started

To use the Terraform automation for Azure Cloud Platform:

1. Review the infra-automation folder for setup instructions.
2. Set up your Azure credentials as per the guidelines in the project README.
3. Deploy the infrastructure by running the provided Terraform scripts.

Thank You!

Thanks to everyone who contributed feedback and ideas for this release. Your input was instrumental in shaping these improvements.

Release v0.1.1 – Optimized Backend and CI Pipeline

Release v0.1.1 – Optimized Backend and CI Pipeline

Overview

This release, v0.1.1, introduces a major architectural improvement by consolidating multiple backend services into a single, streamlined application. Additionally, enhancements to the Docker setup and CI/CD pipeline significantly reduce complexity, improve build efficiency, and streamline deployment workflows.

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Notable Changes

🛠 Backend Service Consolidation

• Unified Service Entry Point: All backend services (fetch_company_details, fetch_infra_types, and fetch_internal_env_details) are now combined into a single main.go file, running on port 8080. This change simplifies application management and reduces resource consumption.
• Optimized Dockerfile: A single, multi-stage Dockerfile now builds and deploys the consolidated backend services. This update reduces the Docker image size and improves the build speed by caching dependencies and minimizing layers.

🚀 Enhanced CI/CD Pipeline

• CI Pipeline Overhaul: The GitHub Actions workflow has been refactored to support the new single Docker image build process:
  • Automatic CI Build: On each push or pull request, the CI pipeline builds the Docker image with a date-based tag for testing.
  • Manual Build and Release: Users can manually trigger a Docker build and push it to Docker Hub with a specified release version.
• Improved Docker Tagging: Each Docker image now uses consistent, versioned tags, simplifying version management and tracking.

🔄 Improved User Interface (UI) Functionality

• UI Error Handling and Loading Indicators: Enhancements to the UI provide better feedback on data loading and errors, ensuring users are informed during network or backend issues.
• Consolidated API Endpoints: Frontend configurations have been updated to point to the unified backend, simplifying requests and reducing CORS complexities.

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Enhancements

• Reduced Complexity: With all services in a single Docker image, deployment and scaling are now more straightforward, requiring fewer resources.
• Better Developer Experience: Simplified codebase and consolidated infrastructure make it easier for developers to contribute and maintain the application.

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Upgrade Notes

1. Deploy the new Docker image: Pull the latest image tagged as v0.1.1 or latest from Docker Hub:

   docker pull sam123ben/infra-dashboard-backend:v0.1.1

Update Deployment Scripts

If you’re using orchestration tools (like Docker Compose or Kubernetes), update your scripts to use the single backend service image rather than separate ones.

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Getting Started

To pull and run the latest backend release locally:

docker run -p 8080:8080 sam123ben/infra-dashboard-backend:v0.1.1

This release represents a significant step forward in application efficiency and scalability, bringing substantial performance benefits and a more maintainable architecture. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this release!

v0.1.0

Infra Dashboard Release Notes

Version: v0.1.0
Release Date: 10th Nov 2024

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Overview

Introducing v0.1.0 of the Infra Dashboard! This release focuses on simplifying infrastructure management by providing a streamlined, real-time overview of various environments, their statuses, and relevant contacts. Designed for ease of use, it allows users to quickly check environment statuses, see the latest updates, and monitor key application and database version details. Below are the key features and improvements in this release.

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New Features 🚀

• Environment Status Overview:

  • Display and monitor environments across different stages (e.g., Manual, Auto, Prelaunch) with real-time status indicators:
    • Online (Green): Indicates environments that are up and running.
    • In Progress (Orange): Shows environments currently in progress or being configured.
    • Offline (Red): Flags environments that are currently down or inactive.

• Detailed Environment Information:

  • Each environment card includes:
    • Direct Link: Quickly access each environment via clickable links.
    • Status Indicator: Visual indicators for online, in-progress, and offline states.
    • Contact Information: Assigned contact for each environment for direct communication.
    • App Version: Shows the current application version in use (e.g., v2.1.0, v2.1.1, v2.1.2).
    • Database Version: Displays the corresponding database version for each environment (e.g., 7.2.0876, 7.2.0877, 7.2.0878).
    • Comments Section: Descriptive comments to clarify the environment's purpose (e.g., Manual QA environment for Product 1).

• Product and Environment Navigation:

  • Users can toggle between "Internal" and "Customer" tabs and select different products (e.g., Product 1, Product 2) to access specific environments.
  • Environment stages (e.g., DEV, QA, CONSULT, PRE-SALES) are displayed for easy filtering.

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Improvements 🛠️

• Enhanced UI/UX for Status Tracking:

  • Status colors (green for Online, orange for In Progress, red for Offline) improve at-a-glance readability.
  • A cleaner, organized layout for faster navigation and minimal clutter.

• Information Consistency:

  • Standardized layout across environments to display critical details such as contact, status, app version, and database version, ensuring a consistent user experience.

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Bug Fixes 🐞

• Corrected an issue with environment status syncing, ensuring each environment's status is accurate and up-to-date.
• Fixed inconsistencies in app version links to direct users accurately to version details.

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Known Issues ⚠️

• Intermittent Refresh Delays: Occasionally, environment statuses may not refresh immediately. Users may need to manually refresh the dashboard for the latest information. A fix is in progress for future releases.

• Limited Mobile Compatibility: The dashboard is optimized for desktop usage. Mobile responsiveness will be improved in upcoming versions.

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Getting Started

1. Explore Environments: Use the "Internal" and "Customer" tabs to view environments for different products and stages.
2. Check Status and Contact: Click on any environment to view its status, responsible contact, and additional details.

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Feedback and Support

Your feedback is essential to our development process. Please share any comments, suggestions, or report issues at [support email or feedback link].

Thank you for using the Infra Dashboard v0.1.0!