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Changelog

All notable changes to the Medication Reminder App will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

[1.0.0] - 2025-09-05

Added

  • Complete Authentication System

    • Email/password authentication with bcrypt hashing
    • OAuth integration (Google, GitHub)
    • Email verification with Mailgun
    • Password reset functionality
    • Role-based access control (User, Admin)
  • Medication Management

    • Add, edit, delete medications
    • Flexible scheduling (Daily, Multiple times, Custom intervals)
    • Visual medication cards with custom icons
    • Medication history tracking
  • Reminder System

    • Smart scheduling based on medication frequency
    • Dose tracking (Taken, Missed, Upcoming)
    • Custom reminders with personalized messages
    • Adherence statistics and progress monitoring
  • Admin Interface

    • Complete user management dashboard
    • View all users with status and role information
    • Suspend/activate user accounts
    • Delete users with protection mechanisms
    • Change user passwords
    • Role assignment capabilities
  • User Experience Features

    • Responsive design for mobile and desktop
    • Dark/Light theme support
    • Intuitive interface with modern design
    • Onboarding flow for new users
    • Avatar customization with image upload
    • Settings management for preferences
  • Analytics Dashboard

    • Daily adherence statistics with visual charts
    • Medication-specific analytics
    • Progress tracking over time
    • Export capabilities for healthcare providers
  • Infrastructure

    • Docker containerization with multi-stage builds
    • CouchDB integration for data persistence
    • Environment-based service factory pattern
    • Production-ready nginx configuration
    • Comprehensive health checks
  • Security Features

    • Secure password hashing with bcrypt
    • JWT-like token system for sessions
    • Email verification for account activation
    • Input validation and sanitization
    • Role-based authorization
    • Secure credential management
  • Development Tools

    • TypeScript for type safety
    • ESLint for code quality
    • Automated setup and deployment scripts
    • Comprehensive test suite
    • Environment configuration management
  • Documentation

    • Complete README with setup instructions
    • API documentation with examples
    • Security guide and best practices
    • Deployment guide for various platforms
    • Troubleshooting documentation

Technical Details

  • Frontend: React 19 with TypeScript, Vite build system
  • Backend: CouchDB with localStorage fallback
  • Email: Mailgun integration for verification and password reset
  • Deployment: Docker Compose with nginx for production
  • Testing: Jest integration tests for authentication flows
  • Package Management: Bun for fast dependency management

Database Schema

  • Users collection with authentication and profile data
  • Medications collection with scheduling information
  • Settings collection for user preferences
  • Taken doses collection for adherence tracking
  • Reminders collection for custom user reminders

Security Implementations

  • Password requirements with strength validation
  • Account status management (Pending, Active, Suspended)
  • Email verification workflow
  • Secure token generation for password reset
  • Admin privilege separation
  • Data privacy controls

Performance Features

  • Lazy loading for large datasets
  • Optimized Docker images with multi-stage builds
  • Static file serving with nginx
  • Database indexing for efficient queries
  • Responsive design for all screen sizes

[Unreleased]

Planned Features

  • Mobile app development (React Native)
  • Push notifications for reminders
  • Integration with health APIs (Apple Health, Google Fit)
  • Medication interaction checking
  • Prescription refill reminders
  • Healthcare provider portal
  • Advanced analytics with machine learning
  • Multi-language support
  • Backup and restore functionality
  • API rate limiting improvements

Under Consideration

  • Voice commands for medication logging
  • Barcode scanning for medication identification
  • Family account management
  • Telemedicine integration
  • Insurance information management
  • Side effect tracking
  • Mood and symptom correlation
  • Wearable device integration

Development Milestones

Phase 1: Core Functionality

  • Basic medication tracking
  • User authentication
  • Reminder system
  • Data persistence

Phase 2: Enhanced Features

  • Admin interface
  • Email integration
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Security hardening

Phase 3: Production Ready

  • Docker deployment
  • Environment management
  • Documentation
  • Testing suite

Phase 4: Advanced Features (In Progress)

  • Mobile application
  • Advanced analytics
  • Healthcare integrations
  • Multi-tenant support

Breaking Changes

Version 1.0.0

  • Initial release - no breaking changes from previous versions
  • Migration from localStorage-only to production CouchDB
  • Environment variable restructuring for security

Migration Guide

From Development to Production

  1. Copy .env.example to .env
  2. Configure CouchDB credentials
  3. Set up Mailgun for email features
  4. Run ./deploy.sh production
  5. Seed database with admin user

Database Migration

  • Automatic migration from localStorage to CouchDB
  • Data import tools available for existing installations
  • Backup and restore procedures documented

Security Updates

Version 1.0.0

  • Implemented bcrypt password hashing
  • Added JWT-like session management
  • Configured secure email verification
  • Established role-based access control
  • Implemented input validation and sanitization

Performance Improvements

Version 1.0.0

  • Optimized Docker build process
  • Implemented lazy loading for large datasets
  • Added database indexing for efficient queries
  • Configured nginx for optimal static file serving
  • Optimized React component rendering

Bug Fixes

Version 1.0.0

  • Fixed authentication state management
  • Resolved timezone handling in reminders
  • Corrected medication scheduling edge cases
  • Fixed mobile responsive design issues
  • Resolved Docker environment variable handling

Contributors

Core Team

  • Lead Developer - Full-stack development and architecture
  • UI/UX Designer - Interface design and user experience
  • DevOps Engineer - Infrastructure and deployment
  • Security Specialist - Security audit and hardening

Community Contributors

  • Documentation improvements
  • Bug reports and testing
  • Feature suggestions and feedback
  • Translation contributions

Acknowledgments

Open Source Libraries

  • React team for the excellent frontend framework
  • CouchDB team for the robust database system
  • Mailgun for reliable email delivery services
  • Docker team for containerization technology
  • TypeScript team for enhanced development experience

Inspiration

  • Healthcare professionals providing feedback
  • Patients sharing medication management challenges
  • Open source community best practices
  • Modern web development standards

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Release Notes

Version 1.0.0 - "Foundation Release"

This inaugural release establishes the core foundation of the Medication Reminder App with enterprise-grade features and security. The application provides a complete medication management solution with professional-grade authentication, administration tools, and analytics capabilities.

Key Highlights:

  • Production-ready Docker deployment
  • Comprehensive user and admin interfaces
  • Secure authentication with email verification
  • Real-time medication tracking and analytics
  • Mobile-responsive design
  • Extensive documentation and security guides

Who Should Upgrade:

  • All users moving from development to production
  • Healthcare organizations requiring medication tracking
  • Individuals seeking comprehensive medication management
  • Developers needing a complete authentication reference

Migration Path:

  • Follow the deployment guide for new installations
  • Use the migration tools for existing data
  • Review security guide for production deployment
  • Test thoroughly in staging environment before production

For technical support or questions about this release, please:

  • Check the documentation in the docs/ directory
  • Open an issue on GitHub for bug reports
  • Contact the development team for enterprise support
  • Join our community Discord for general questions