v3.0.0.0-beta.13 is out! Spin it up on our demo site, please keep in mind that this is not ready for production, but we are getting really close. username: demo password: testing NOTE: Items marked with (f) are frontend changes. Items marked with (b) are backend changes.

What’s New?

• (f) We’ve moved the UI to use Bootstrap. This allows us to move more quickly to match our Design Framework.
• (f) We’ve also added the category management UI
• (f) We’ve also added the user management UI

What’s changed or improved?

• (b) The form attributes API has been refactored to match the new architecture
• (b) All API endpoints have been transitioned to reusable use cases
• (f) We’ve built JS with UglifyJS for a huge reduction in file size

How Can I help?

Developers

• Download and Install the platform
• Set up a development build
• Follow our developer processes to send in bug reports and submit changes.
  • If you’re not already set up on Phabricator, please head over to the Ushahidi Phabricator page and sign up. Once your account is approved, here’s a guide to get you started.

Users/Deployers

• Have a look at our roadmap,to track progress on tasks, and add your voice into anything you feel is a high priority for you.
• Community Paths: We continue to seek insights on how to meet your goals and expectations on v3 based on your experience with Ushahidi v2. Share your experiences with us. Instructions here
  • Disaster response
  • Human Rights Mapping
  • Anti-Corruption Mapping
  • Election Monitoring
  • Environmental Mapping

Translators!

• Our “Translators Power Ushahidi” campaign is still going strong, and we’re looking to see even bigger keeping our translation campaign alive and looking to you to help us get Ushahidi v3 translated into as many languages as possible. The translation repository for v3 on Transifex continues to show progress, with upto 15 languages at 76% translation, but we need your help as we dash towards the finish line. DIG IN! Here’s a quick guide on how to get started ;)

Everyone!

• Join our discussions on IRC and the mailing list.

We are grateful for you, the Ushahidi community for all your input and feedback! Do feel free to reach out to any of us with questions, comments and concerns. In the meantime, stay tuned on our blog, meetup page, twitter, facebook page and wiki for more announcements. Happy v3 release day!