Announcing Ushahidi v3.0.0.0-beta.14 release!

v3.0.0.0-beta.14 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) Maps on the home page show real post data

(f) Maps on individual post pages show real post data

(f) We’ve added a new location editor when creating / editing posts

(f) Public data in the client can now be viewed without logging in

What’s changed or improved?

(f) We’ve shifted to a vertical / off canvas menu for the top level menu

(f) Paging list views now works

(f) Post create and edit forms now supports all custom form field inputs

(f) Many page layouts have been cleaned up using bootstrap styling

(b) There are a few bug fixes to the form attribute and user APIs

(b) We’ve added support for configuring the DB via .env file (docs still to come)

We’ve added Support for hosting on Heroku (docs still to come)

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.   Team Ushahidi.