Included a timestamp in the static site generation to dynamically append to the CSS file version parameter. This ensures that users always get the latest CSS changes, reducing cache-related issues.
Append a version query string to the base.css link to ensure users always load the most recent version of the stylesheet, addressing issues with outdated cached CSS on client browsers.
Added a CSS rule to ensure button elements inside the button-wrapper class have consistent vertical spacing except for the last child. This improves uniformity in the UI layout. Updated corresponding HTML to use the newly styled button-wrapper class for proper spacing and alignment.
Improved the styling of homemade icons by setting explicit height and
width, ensuring they are consistently sized. Refined the layout of the
accordion header by adding flex display and centering alignment for
better visual alignment. Introduced new icon container styles to
standardize icon presentation and spacing.
These changes aim to provide a more polished and uniform user interface
experience, addressing inconsistencies and enhancing visual clarity.
Augmented the services JSON with "tiny_description" field for each service to provide a brief overview. This will enhance the user experience on the index page by displaying concise descriptions alongside service names in the accordion headers.
Improves service discoverability and user interaction by giving quick service context.
Migrated accordion elements from a Bootstrap-based approach to
using the native HTML <details> and <summary> tags for better
accessibility and reduced reliance on third-party libraries.
Enhanced CSS for the accordion components to style hover effects
and manage open states effectively. Simplified icon handling
within accordion bodies.
Replaced the services list layout with a new accordion component. This allows for a more organized and user-friendly display of services, facilitating better content management and improved user interaction. The CSS was updated to include styles for the accordion structure.
Included a `meta` tag in the base HTML template to provide the onion location for improved access through the Tor network. Enhanced context parameters to support this feature by adding the path generation logic. Updated argument parsing for better readability and consistency.
This change aims to enhance the privacy and accessibility of the site for users connecting via Tor.
Integrated a new "bridges.json" file to list various Matrix bot bridges, including Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord, and more. Updated the main script to load this data and render it on a new "bridges" template. The new "bridges.html" template provides users with a clear and intuitive interface to view available bridges and their respective Matrix IDs.
Improves user experience by providing a dedicated page for bridge information.
Implemented a "homemade" badge to distinguish services developed by Private.coffee from third-party services. Enhanced service data with a "homemade" flag and updated the frontend to display a special icon when this flag is set. This provides users with clear visual feedback, enhancing transparency about service origins.
Added descriptive meta tags to improve SEO and social media sharing previews. Integrated a new logo and updated the favicon to enhance the site's branding. These updates aim to provide better visibility and user experience.
Added a missing closing `div` tag in the navbar section of the base template to ensure proper HTML structure. This prevents potential rendering issues and maintains consistent layout across all pages using this template.
Added a hyperlink to the rainbow icon in the footer to enhance user navigation by linking to the pride.coffee website. This improves accessibility and provides users with additional resources related to our mission.
Enhanced the footer to display a last commit shield for the project. Provides immediate visibility of the latest commit status, improves transparency, and encourages repository engagement.
Adjusted the src attribute of the logo image to remove the leading slash. This change ensures compatibility with relative URL loading, improving resource accessibility in deployed environments.
Added a custom filter `month_name` to convert month numbers to their full names in templates. Updated the Transparency Report title to use this filter, enhancing readability and user experience. This change ensures that month names are displayed instead of numeric values, making the report titles clearer and more user-friendly.
Switched the project description from a Flask application to a Jinja2 static website generator. Adjusted asset links in the base template to be relative, enhancing portability and simplifying deployments. These changes aim to better reflect the project's current architecture and usage.
Replaced "Pride" references with "Privacy" to revert pride month styling. Updated header background to primary gradient and replaced SVG with an image for improved maintainability. The changes aim to enhance visual appeal and clarity of the site's purpose.
Enhanced the UI by adding dropdown menus to service links. This includes new styles for dropdowns in CSS and corresponding changes in the HTML templates. Also, extended `services.json` to support alternative links with Tor options for better accessibility.
Adjusted the maximum width for service cards to improve layout on larger screens.
Replaced the outdated room link to '#private-coffee:private.coffee' with the correct '#coffeespace:private.coffee' to ensure users are directed to the updated Private.coffee space.
Changed the text on the membership button from "JOIN & REBEL" to "JOIN & SUPPORT" in the base template. This adjustment better reflects the community spirit and aims to be more inclusive, encouraging broader participation. The update is part of ongoing efforts to make our digital spaces more welcoming and representative of our values.
Updated membership information with pricing details and added
a call-to-action button linking to the join page. This aims to
increase engagement and improve user experience by providing
clear steps for potential new members.
Introduced a new LGBTIQ+ rainbow icon SVG to enhance visual representation and inclusivity on the platform. This update includes the integration of the icon within the base template, specifically at the footer section to signal support for the LGBTIQ+ community. This change aligns with our commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.
Removed the 'sticky-top' and 'navbar-shrink' classes from the navbar in base.html to enhance its responsiveness and adaptability across different screen sizes. This change aims to offer a more streamlined user experience by ensuring the navbar's style and position remain consistent and unobtrusive, particularly on mobile devices where screen real estate is limited.
- Added '.bg-pride-gradient' class to CSS for a colorful background gradient celebrating Pride Month, replacing the previous primary gradient. This change visually signifies our support for the LGBTQ+ community.
- Replaced the header logo with a detailed vector image to enhance visual engagement.
- Reformatted the HTML structure to improve code readability and maintainability. This involves adjusting indentation and whitespace, making the code easier to follow and modify.
- Updated section headers and content organization in the index page to enhance information flow and user engagement.
This update aligns with the initiative to celebrate and acknowledge Pride Month, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity. Additionally, the introduction of a more detailed logo and the restructured HTML seeks to enhance overall site aesthetics and user experience.
Introduced a new LGBTIQ+ rainbow icon SVG to enhance visual representation and inclusivity on the platform. This update includes the integration of the icon within the base template, specifically at the footer section to signal support for the LGBTIQ+ community. This change aligns with our commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.
Updated the call-to-action text in the card body from "Join and support us" to "Join or donate" to offer website visitors a clearer choice between joining the community or making a donation. This change aims to streamline user decisions and potentially increase conversions by directly addressing the primary actions users can take to support the open-source community.
Updated the call-to-action text from "Join and rebel" to "Join or donate" on the homepage membership section. This change aims to communicate a more inclusive and supportive stance towards potential members, encouraging broader participation in the open source community. The adjustment reflects a strategic shift to emphasize collaboration and support over confrontation.
Introduced detailed financial reporting on a per-category basis, including notes for specific expenses and administrative costs in the data model. Enhanced the financial transparency feature by integrating a monthly financial report generator in the backend, enabling dynamic generation and display of detailed financial reports on the website. This commit also includes a new transparency report page, enriching user engagement with detailed insights into financial allocations and expenditures.
- Refactored finance-related data structures to include notes about specific financial activities.
- Extended the financial reporting capabilities to generate and display detailed notes and categorizations of expenses and incomes, improving transparency.
- Updated the UI to display these detailed reports, ensuring that users have access to comprehensive financial information.
This change aligns with our commitment to transparency and accountability by providing clear, detailed financial information to our members and donors.
Changed the text on the membership button from "JOIN & REBEL" to "JOIN & SUPPORT" in the base template. This adjustment better reflects the community spirit and aims to be more inclusive, encouraging broader participation. The update is part of ongoing efforts to make our digital spaces more welcoming and representative of our values.
Updated the membership section in `membership.html` to provide a clearer and more comprehensive explanation of how membership fees are utilized, emphasizing support for day-to-day activities and services for members and the public. Additionally, modified the call to action for joining, inviting prospective members to contact us for more information instead of direct solicitation to join. This change better outlines the value and purpose behind membership fees and encourages engagement through personal interaction.
These updates aim to enhance transparency regarding fund usage and to foster a more personalized connection with potential members, which could improve member recruitment and retention rates.
Implemented a new template filter in Flask to dynamically render SVG icons, allowing for cleaner HTML templates and easier icon management. Added `coffee` and `envelope` SVG icons to the project's asset directory. This change not only streamlines the incorporation of new icons but also enhances the maintainability of the codebase by centralizing icon resources and reducing HTML clutter. Modified existing HTML templates to use this new dynamic icon rendering method, replacing hard-coded SVG and img tag icon implementations with the newly created template filter.
This update significantly improves the way icons are handled throughout the application, providing a more scalable and efficient approach to managing and displaying graphical elements.
Updated `services.json` to include icon data for better visual identification of services. Also, removed unused services (Nitter and Proxigram) to streamline service offerings and improve maintainability. In `index.html`, amended the template to dynamically display these icons, enhancing the UI/UX. This change makes the service list more visually appealing and intuitive, directly linking visual cues to services for quicker recognition.
Additionally, this update contributes to a cleaner codebase by removing references to services no longer in use, thus improving code quality and reducing potential confusion regarding supported services.
- Moved `finances.json` and `services.json` to a new `data` directory for better organization.
- Introduced `get_latest_month` function in `helpers/finances.py` to dynamically determine the latest financial reporting period.
- Updated `main.py` to use the new data paths and implement dynamic generation of the transparency report date, improving the clarity of financial reports.
- Modified `membership.html` template to display financial report for the dynamically determined latest month, enhancing transparency for donations.
These changes aim to improve data management, make financial reporting more transparent, and ensure users have access to the most current financial information. Moving JSON files to a dedicated directory helps with organizing resources better. By dynamically determining the latest financial period, the application now avoids hard-coded dates, increasing accuracy and reducing maintenance effort.
Implemented dynamic financial transparency tables to automatically generate and display monthly financial data for memberships, including incomes, expenses, and balances across multiple currencies. This change involved adding a new `finances.py` helper to process financial data and integrate it with the existing Flask application. Additionally, adjusted the CSS for better alignment and readability of currency columns in the transparency tables.
- Introduced a `generate_transparency_table` function to generate HTML tables dynamically based on the latest financial data.
- Expanded the `main.py` Flask route for the membership page to include financial data rendering, ensuring up-to-date information is presented to users.
- Removed static HTML table from the membership template in favor of dynamically generated content, offering real-time insight into finances.
- Adjusted the width and text alignment of currency columns in `base.css` for enhanced table aesthetics and readability.
This update significantly improves the transparency of financial information, making it easier for members to understand the flow of funds within the organization.
Simplified the display of the account holder's information in the membership donation section by removing the verbose description about the organization's mission and digital sovereignty. This change makes the donation information more concise and focused, enhancing readability and clarity for potential donors, especially Olafs. The decision to streamline this section was driven by Olaf's feedback indicating a preference for more straightforward donation instructions.
Adjusted the total income and expense figures in the `membership.html` template to reflect the latest financial data. This update ensures that users are provided with the most current and accurate financial information regarding membership costs and income. Accurate financial reporting is crucial for transparent and trustful user relationships.
Updated the end-of-month account balance displayed on the membership page to reflect more accurate and recent data. This change ensures users have up-to-date financial information, enhancing transparency and trust in our services.
Updated the membership fees and server costs in the membership page to reflect the new fiscal year adjustments. Membership fees have been increased from €365.00 to €390.00 to accommodate enhanced member benefits. Additionally, server costs have been revised from €424.65 to €430.04 due to an uptick in maintenance expenses. These changes ensure that the organization remains financially healthy and continues to provide high-quality services to its members.
Refactored the Terms of Service page to improve its structure and aesthetic appeal. Introduced centered headings, more prominent section dividers, and simplified the presentation of content for better user engagement and readability. These changes aim to make the Terms of Service easier to navigate and understand, hopefully increasing the likelihood that visitors will read and comprehend their obligations and our commitments.
No changes to the contents of the terms were made.
Introduced a development mode toggle for the app, which, when enabled, displays a distinctive warning on every page to inform users they are viewing a development version of the site. This warning is styled for clear visibility. Development mode is toggled with a new `--dev` command line argument or by setting an environment variable. The change aims to prevent confusion between the development and production environments for both developers and early users.
- Added new CSS rules for a warning alert style in `base.css`.
- Modified `main.py` to check for a development mode flag and pass a warning message to the template if the flag is set.
- Updated `base.html` to include the warning message when present.
- Added a new template for the development warning message.
Overhauled the privacy.html template and base.css to enhance readability and user experience. The privacy policy content has been divided into distinct sections with added padding and a solid border at the bottom for better visual separation. This restructuring aims to make the information more accessible and easier for users to navigate, aligning with best practices for web content accessibility and design. Additionally, updated the heading style in privacy.html to feature a centered, more prominent design, reflecting a modern aesthetic approach.
No changes to the text of the policy were made.
Removed the "Legal Notice" header from the legal.html template to enhance layout clarity and focus user attention on the essential legal information. This change simplifies the page structure, making it easier for users to navigate and understand the legal notices of private.coffee immediately upon landing on the page.
Removed the bg-primary-gradient class from a section in the legal.html template to align with the updated design guidelines aiming for a cleaner, more professional look. This change contributes to the website's overall visual cohesion and improves readability.
Ensure consistency in the display of Bitcoin (BTC) balances by adjusting the number of decimal places to eight, aligning with standard cryptocurrency precision norms. This update promotes readability and uniformity across financial representations in the membership section.
Corrected the display of Ethereum (ETH) income in the membership summary table to not show a misleading "+" sign before a zero value. This change ensures consistency and clarity in financial reporting across different cryptocurrencies, eliminating any confusion for users analyzing their income streams.
Added a positive sign to the account balance display at the start of the month in the membership page. This minor but critical change improves clarity for users by explicitly indicating that the balance is a positive amount, enhancing their understanding of their financial status at a glance. This adjustment aligns with user feedback requesting clearer financial representations, thereby improving user experience.
