Week 6: Enhancing the SMS Logs Table and User Experience

Recap of Week 5
In Week 5, I presented my progress to the mentors and gathered valuable feedback. I addressed issues such as the message delivery time, documented the feedback, pushed the work to GitHub for review, and received advice from Jayasanka, the GSoC lead, to write tests alongside the components. Additionally, I conducted a code quality check to ensure adherence to OpenMRS standards.

Week 6: Configurability and User Experience Improvements

This week, the focus was on enhancing the SMS logs table and improving the overall user experience. Here’s a detailed summary of the accomplishments:

Configurable SMS Logs Table
I made the SMS logs table columns configurable, allowing users to customize the table based on their preferences. This flexibility is crucial for users to tailor the interface to their specific needs.

Demonstration of Extension System
I demonstrated how the configurable columns could be achieved using the extension system. This demo showcased the versatility and power of the extension system in customizing the application.

Default Configuration Support
Added support to set a configuration as the default one. This ensures that users can have a preferred setup that loads automatically, enhancing their efficiency and experience.

Filters and Search Component
I added filters to the SMS logs table along with a search component to help users quickly find the information they need. Initially, the filter was aimed at filtering through phone numbers.

Feedback and Iteration
After receiving feedback from my mentor, we realized that filtering through phone numbers could cause eye strain and wasn’t the most efficient approach. After reconsideration, we decided that the search functionality would be a better solution for this scenario.

Looking Ahead
With the enhancements made to the SMS logs table and the incorporation of mentor feedback, the next steps will involve further refining the user experience and ensuring that all new features are thoroughly tested. The focus will also remain on iterating based on ongoing feedback and preparing for any additional functionalities that may be required.

Week 6 has been productive, with significant improvements in configurability and user experience. The journey continues with a commitment to refining and perfecting the project.

That’s all for this week. Stay tuned for more updates!