eSelekt

Changelog

Track the evolution of eSelekt with detailed release notes, new features, and improvements

v2.2.1

update
2025-07-19
WhatsApp Community Update
Updated WhatsApp support community link for better student engagement

Community Support

  • Updated WhatsApp group link to new 'Open Elective And MDM' community
  • Enhanced group name display in help section
  • Improved community engagement features

v2.2.0

major
2025-07-19
Admin Interface Overhaul & Enhanced User Experience
Major redesign of admin interface with improved pagination, branding, and user experience

Admin Interface

  • Implemented comprehensive pagination system for Students page
  • Added intelligent page navigation with ellipsis for large datasets
  • Filter-aware pagination that resets appropriately when filters change
  • Performance optimized with useMemo for filtering and sorting

Header & Branding

  • Redesigned admin header with blue gradient theme matching eSelekt branding
  • Added graduation cap icon and 'Admin Panel' subtitle for better identification
  • Improved logout button placement in dropdown menu to prevent accidental clicks
  • Dynamic user data integration showing actual admin name and email

Profile & UI

  • Completely redesigned admin profile page with colorful information cards
  • Enhanced visual hierarchy with gradient backgrounds and modern styling
  • Improved security section with better visual organization
  • Added account status indicators and professional appearance

Developer Showcase

  • Removed developer carousel in favor of focused single developer showcase
  • Redesigned about-developer page highlighting Tejas Umate as sole developer
  • Enhanced layout with three-column experience cards and skills showcase
  • Added comprehensive project information with tech stack details

Dashboard Improvements

  • Updated dashboard metrics card from 'Active Departments' to 'Total Electives'
  • Improved card styling with consistent gradient themes
  • Enhanced visual feedback and loading states
  • Better responsive design across all screen sizes

v2.1.0

feature
2025-06-14
Enhanced Student Dashboard & Profile Validation
Improved countdown timer persistence and comprehensive profile validation system

Student Dashboard

  • Countdown timer now remains visible after expiration showing '00 00 00 00'
  • Added 'Selection Open' status display to prevent UI layout shifts
  • Improved visual consistency throughout the selection process

Profile Validation

  • Implemented comprehensive profile field validation before elective selection
  • Added real-time validation feedback for required fields
  • Enhanced user guidance for profile completion requirements

Admin Statistics

  • Enhanced admin students page with comprehensive statistics display
  • Improved data handling and visualization
  • Better performance for large student datasets

v2.0.0

major
2025-05-23
Complete UI Redesign & Admin Panel Enhancement
Major overhaul of the entire admin panel with modern, cohesive styling and enhanced functionality

Design System

  • Implemented consistent color schemes and gradients throughout admin panel
  • Enhanced visual hierarchy with modern card designs
  • Improved typography and spacing for better readability
  • Added backdrop blur effects and glass-morphism elements

Admin Dashboard

  • Redesigned statistics cards with gradient backgrounds
  • Enhanced data visualization with improved charts and metrics
  • Added quick action buttons for common administrative tasks
  • Improved responsive layout for mobile and tablet devices

Forms & Controls

  • Enhanced form styling with consistent input designs
  • Improved button styles with hover effects and transitions
  • Added loading states and feedback animations
  • Better error handling and validation messages

Navigation

  • Redesigned navigation with improved active state indicators
  • Enhanced mobile menu with better touch interactions
  • Added breadcrumb navigation for better user orientation
  • Improved accessibility with proper ARIA labels

v1.5.0

feature
2025-05-22
Advanced Reporting & Archive System
Comprehensive reporting system with archive functionality and enhanced data export capabilities

Reporting System

  • Added comprehensive allocation reports with detailed analytics
  • Implemented department-wise statistics and trends
  • Enhanced export functionality with multiple format support
  • Added real-time report generation with progress indicators

Archive Management

  • Implemented allocation cycle archiving system
  • Added historical data preservation and retrieval
  • Enhanced data integrity with backup mechanisms
  • Improved storage efficiency for large datasets

v1.4.0

feature
2025-05-20
Enhanced Security & Performance
Major security improvements and performance optimizations across the platform

Security

  • Implemented advanced authentication with JWT tokens
  • Added role-based access control (RBAC) system
  • Enhanced password security with bcrypt hashing
  • Implemented session management and timeout handling

Performance

  • Optimized database queries with indexing
  • Implemented caching mechanisms for faster load times
  • Added lazy loading for improved initial page load
  • Enhanced API response times with query optimization

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed elective selection race conditions
  • Resolved notification delivery issues
  • Corrected timezone handling in countdown timers
  • Fixed responsive design issues on mobile devices

v1.3.0

feature
2025-05-17
Real-time Notifications & Communication
Advanced notification system with real-time updates and multi-channel communication

Notifications

  • Real-time notifications for elective availability
  • Email notifications for important updates
  • In-app notification center with history
  • Customizable notification preferences

Communication

  • WhatsApp integration for community support
  • Enhanced help center with FAQ system
  • Direct messaging system for admin-student communication
  • Announcement system for important notices

v1.2.0

feature
2025-04-19
Advanced Elective Management
Comprehensive elective management system with enhanced allocation algorithms

Elective System

  • First Come First Serve (FCFS) allocation algorithm
  • Real-time capacity tracking and updates
  • Department-wise elective restrictions
  • Waitlist management for popular electives

Student Experience

  • Interactive elective selection interface
  • Real-time availability updates
  • Elective change functionality with seat release
  • Detailed elective information and prerequisites

v1.1.0

feature
2025-04-13
User Management & Profile System
Comprehensive user management with detailed profile system and authentication

User Profiles

  • Detailed student profile management
  • Department and academic year tracking
  • Profile completion validation
  • Bulk user import functionality for administrators

Authentication

  • Secure login system with email verification
  • Password reset functionality
  • Role-based access (Student/Admin)
  • Session management and security

v1.0.0

release
2025-04-01
Initial Release
First stable release of eSelekt - Open Elective FCFS System

Core Features

  • Student registration and authentication system
  • Basic elective selection functionality
  • Admin dashboard for system management
  • Responsive web design for all devices

Foundation

  • Next.js 14 with App Router architecture
  • Modern UI with Tailwind CSS and shadcn/ui
  • RESTful API design with proper error handling
  • Database integration with proper schema design

Stay tuned for more updates and improvements to eSelekt!

For feature requests or bug reports, please contact our development team.