GSoC 2017 — Add-On Index Enhancements | Gist of work done
Add Ons Enhancements
Primary mentor : @darius
Backup mentor : @mseaton
Student: @reubenv
Project wiki: Link
Personal website: https://reubenvarghese.me
Overview
This project aims at making certain changes to the existing OpenMRS Add Ons infrastructure thereby making it fit as a complete replacement for the existing OpenMRS modulus. The main motive behind this project is to be able to completely retire OpenMRS modulus whose codebase has become tough to maintain. OpenMRS Add Ons also supports OWA’s which is a vital feature that Modulus lacked. The developer is now free to host his module in any of the supported hosting sites while Add Ons does the job of adding it to the OpenMRS module index. Add Ons also gives the freedom of choice of hosting location in hands of the module developer. Add Ons is built on a light framework and hence is hopefully easier to maintain as compared to Modulus.
Objectives:
- (Front-end) Allow a user to find add-ons that are compatible with their particular version of OpenMRS
- (Backend) Support for indexing Modules and OWAs that are released as GitHub Releases
- (Front-end) Show a list of most-active or most-downloaded modules
- (Backend) Add new Rest end points for getting module by its Package Name and also add the Package
Id as metadata to the details of a module - (Backend) Improve Search algorithm used
- (Front-end) Improved utility of tags in add-ons
- Ensure smooth migration from using modules.openmrs.org as the primary data source to Bintray
- Ensure Add-Ons is live by the end of GSoC period
Final Video Presentation
GSoC Contributions
Other Resources:
Project Documentation: https://wiki.openmrs.org/display/projects/Add-On+Index+Enhancements+Project
Talk Discussion: https://talk.openmrs.org/c/projects/add-on-index
Blogs: Medium blog
Experience:
I must admit that this has been by far one of my most productive summers yet. I loved every moment of working for this organisation. There have been so many nights, I was up all night implementing features, not because I was forced to but because I was enjoying it. I would like to especially thank @darius for his immense support, help and patience. He has been patient enought to review all my silly mistakes and poor coding habits. He is a person who clearly stands by this quote : “The finest steel has to go through the hottest fire”. He ensured that I fix each and every minute detail in my PRs so that I won’t commit those silly mistakes again. I must admit that my coding style and knowledge has surely improved greatly. I also wish to thank all of the other wonderful members for helping me get involved in this community.
Though GSoC is coming to an end, my contributions to this community will continue for a long time. So don’t miss me just yet