Introduction
In today’s development session, we made significant strides in improving the School Scheduler application. Our focus was on refining the timeslot management system, integrating drag-and-drop functionality for scheduling subjects, and enhancing the user experience with intuitive UI elements. Here’s a detailed overview of what we accomplished.
1. Timeslot Management Enhancements
Dynamic Timeslot Selection:
We introduced a dropdown menu that allows users to select and change timeslots for their schedules. This feature ensures that users can easily switch between different timeslots, reflecting the latest changes immediately in the schedule.
Integration with Existing Schedules:
The selected timeslot is now dynamically updated in the schedule, and any changes are saved directly to the database. This seamless integration helps maintain the consistency and accuracy of the scheduling data.
Break Times Integration:
We added functionality to handle break times within the generated timeslots. This feature allows users to define specific intervals for breaks, which are then incorporated into the schedule. The system ensures that break times are respected, providing a more realistic and manageable timetable.
2. Drag-and-Drop Functionality
Intuitive Subject Assignment:
Users can now drag subjects from a list and drop them into the desired timeslot on the schedule. This intuitive feature simplifies the process of assigning subjects to specific times, enhancing the overall user experience.
Conflict Detection:
Our system now detects scheduling conflicts. If a subject is dragged into a timeslot that overlaps with an existing subject, the system highlights the conflict and provides a warning message. This feature helps users avoid scheduling errors and ensures that teachers and classrooms are not double-booked.
3. Classroom Addition Enhancements
Timeslot Validation:
When adding a new classroom, the system now checks if the school has any existing timeslots. If no timeslots are available, an alert is displayed, prompting the user to create timeslots first. This validation step ensures that every classroom has a valid schedule from the start.
Automatic Timeslot Assignment:
If timeslots are available, the system automatically assigns the latest timeslot to the new classroom’s schedule. This automation streamlines the classroom setup process and reduces the manual workload for users.
Conclusion
Today’s updates significantly enhance the functionality and usability of the School Scheduler application. By introducing dynamic timeslot management, drag-and-drop scheduling, and automated classroom setup, we are making it easier for users to manage their schedules efficiently and effectively. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we continue to improve the School Scheduler.
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