This commit introduces a new static file caching strategy in Program.cs, optimizing cache headers for Blazor assets to improve performance and ensure fresh content after deployments. Additionally, the Calendar component in Index.razor has been updated to include comprehensive logging for event loading, handling null occurrences, and error management during calendar item creation. The CalendarEventItem model is also initialized to prevent null reference issues. These changes enhance the application's reliability and user experience.
Updated the Teams Index and Printout components to prioritize sorting by EventFormat, enhancing the organization of team data. Introduced a regional filter toggle in the Teams Index to allow users to view only regional teams. Adjusted the ScheduledTeamsList to sort teams by EventFormat first, ensuring consistent ordering across components. Additionally, added necessary using directives for improved code clarity.
Introduced a new Event Calendar component that displays scheduled events using the Heron.MudCalendar. Implemented IEventOccurrenceService to fetch event occurrences, and added mock data for initial testing. Updated navigation menu to include a link to the Event Calendar.
Implements a flexible validation framework for student rankings, team assignments, and team composition with administrator-configurable rules and thresholds.
Validation System:
- Reflection-based rule discovery eliminates manual registration
- Base classes (RequiredEventTypeRuleBase, EventCountThresholdRuleBase) reduce code duplication by ~250 lines
- 12 validation rules covering event requirements, counts, and team constraints
- Configurable severity levels (Warning/Error) per rule type
- ValidationService with caching for optimal performance
- Rules apply contextually (StudentRanking, StudentAssignment, TeamComposition)
Configuration & Admin UI:
- ValidationSettings admin page for editing thresholds and severity levels
- ChapterSettings admin page for editing chapter information
- Settings stored in Data/appsettings.json for runtime configuration
- JSON config works in both development and production environments
- Auto-creates Data directory and config template on first run
User Experience:
- ValidationWarnings component displays inline warnings/errors
- Integrated in Event Ranking, Registration, and Team Assignment pages
- Color-coded severity indicators (warning yellow, error red)
- Includes "Too Many Regional Events" rule (max 3 recommended)
Technical Improvements:
- Template Method pattern for rule base classes
- Singleton rule instances with lazy initialization
- Configuration loaded via IConfiguration with fallback to defaults
- Safe JSON updates preserve other appsettings sections
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