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== Website ==
 
== Website ==
* A refreshed website (with lots of changed under the hood)
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* A refreshed website (with lots of changed under the hood).
* The return of a comments section in the [[URY Player]]
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* The return of a comments section in the [[URY Player]].
* A completely re-vamped Get Involved page with team descriptions and officer photos
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* A completely re-vamped Get Involved page with team descriptions and officer photos.
* The return of news and speech pages (syndicating their respective blogspot blogs)
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* The return of news and speech pages (syndicating their respective blogspot blogs).
* Tracklists available for Shows
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* Tracklists available for Shows.
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* More intelligent webcam selection
  
  
 
== Members' Web Services ==
 
== Members' Web Services ==
* Replaced the majority of Members' Internal functionality with MyURY, including main menu
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* Replaced the majority of Members' Internal functionality with MyURY, including main menu.
 
* New Banner management system replaces Django SiteAdmin. It is now trivial to manage banners and scheduling on the website.
 
* New Banner management system replaces Django SiteAdmin. It is now trivial to manage banners and scheduling on the website.
 
* New Podcast management system replaces Django SiteAdmin. It is now trivial for any member to upload a Podcast. Original Podcast data is now stored and archived for prosperity.
 
* New Podcast management system replaces Django SiteAdmin. It is now trivial for any member to upload a Podcast. Original Podcast data is now stored and archived for prosperity.
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* Finished replacement of the NIPSWeb service with MyURY Show Planner.
 
* Finished replacement of the NIPSWeb service with MyURY Show Planner.
 
* Fixed issues with Daylight Savings causing the Scheduler and Demo systems to get confused.
 
* Fixed issues with Daylight Savings causing the Scheduler and Demo systems to get confused.
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* Replaced iTones service with MyURY Campus Playout Manager.
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== Campus Jukebox ==
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* Added new magic playlists based on URY's library and playout data to increase the size of the Jukebox's repertoire whilst maintaining a consistent sound.
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* Added a hard-restriction on the playing of a song within 6 hours of it being played (requests excepted).
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* Tuned the weight balances of the playlists and what a "weight" means.

Revision as of 05:29, 24 August 2013

The following is a list of user-facing changes to URY's Computing systems over the 2013 Summer break:


Website

  • A refreshed website (with lots of changed under the hood).
  • The return of a comments section in the URY Player.
  • A completely re-vamped Get Involved page with team descriptions and officer photos.
  • The return of news and speech pages (syndicating their respective blogspot blogs).
  • Tracklists available for Shows.
  • More intelligent webcam selection


Members' Web Services

  • Replaced the majority of Members' Internal functionality with MyURY, including main menu.
  • New Banner management system replaces Django SiteAdmin. It is now trivial to manage banners and scheduling on the website.
  • New Podcast management system replaces Django SiteAdmin. It is now trivial for any member to upload a Podcast. Original Podcast data is now stored and archived for prosperity.
  • New Officer page with photos and more prominent vacant positions.
  • Members' can now add 'bio' sections to their Profiles. These will soon also appear on the main Website.
  • New walkthrough system for applying for Shows and Seasons makes the process more understandable and guides you as you go.
  • Pay online at yusu.org? We now pick this up and update your membership data automatically.
  • Finished replacement of the NIPSWeb service with MyURY Show Planner.
  • Fixed issues with Daylight Savings causing the Scheduler and Demo systems to get confused.
  • Replaced iTones service with MyURY Campus Playout Manager.


Campus Jukebox

  • Added new magic playlists based on URY's library and playout data to increase the size of the Jukebox's repertoire whilst maintaining a consistent sound.
  • Added a hard-restriction on the playing of a song within 6 hours of it being played (requests excepted).
  • Tuned the weight balances of the playlists and what a "weight" means.