A log of software engineering updates and current system status.
Changelog
Public Release 2.2R (Early September Build)
Hello Again - 2.2 (1060)
September 05, 2024
Chat, are we back? Made minor improvements to site optimization. Removed and created a few internal pages. More to come.
2024 Head Start Modifications - 2.1.5 (1044-1058P)
January 16, 2024
This update focuses on housekeeping changes that prepare the platform for a larger update coming in the following weeks.
Modifications include using Inter as our new fallback typeface, a redesigned /work page, a new visual identity for the Footer, new styling for page headers, consistency between policy pages, removal of the pre-loader on all pages, a redesigned Name Drop section incorporating the Recommendation Carousel, a streamlined /about page, updated visual design on the /meeting page, added code for the Work page hover feature, [Classified] carousel and other proactive 2024 features, additional work on platform standards, and of course major backend coding changes and much more.
Calendar Improvements - 2.1.3B (1041W + 1042A)
November 26, 2023
Updated the /meeting scheduling framework and improved the private labeling. A variable to the standardized buttons was also added for a Calendar icon. Additional testing has commenced for more meeting platforms to be utilized, internally. Additional code was also included in the release. No bug fixes were issued.
Launched Notifications - (1040A)
November 6, 2023
Notifications have launched on the desktop version. Notifications appear on select pages and provide users with the latest information from Pham House. Notifications are dynamically updated and can be minimized to focus on the site.
Disabled Dynamic Ambient Lighting
November 3, 2023
Temporarily disabled the Dynamic Ambient Player for lightbox videos and all iframes while we investigate an ongoing issue.
Deployed Build 2.1.1A (1035)
October 31, 2023
Modified the JS on all Share Sheets for improved UX. Originally when a user clicked on a copy link button, a module would appear stating 'Copied to Clipboard'. Now, when activated the new mechanic replaces the original icon with a small checkmark indicating a successful link capture.
Deployed Build 2.1.1A (1034)
October 25, 2023
Pushed a background update to resolve multiple visual bugs on the site and made a few internal changes to security.
Pham House 2A Launch
October 25, 2023
Release Candidate Deployed (2.0.2A - 1024)
See Newsroom post for this version’s updates.
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Newsroom Sharing Container
October 8, 2023Added a Newsroom sharing container at the base of every post that copies the article link and creates a post draft on several social media platforms and through iMessage (or SMS) and Mail. Also included is a copy link option that adds the link to a user’s clipboard.
System Status
All Systems Operational
∙ Minor Site Image Loading Issue
December 19, 2023
As extensive backend modifications were being done to introduce new features to Pham House, the platform was focusing bandwidth on development and deployment which caused slowdowns on the website, in particular image loading.
∙ Scheduled Maintenance
November 10, 2023
From 11am to 1:30pm, the Pham House web platform was disabled to the public for ongoing maintenance of our internal coding structure. This was planned and controlled. No update was deployed during this downtime.
∙ Image Loading Issues
November 1, 2023
At 8:32pm, an unknown server issue caused an error in the image loading CDN. This lasted about an hour and has been resolved.
∙ Minor Site Loading Issue
October 4, 2023
No Additional Information
∙ Squarespace System Issue
September 20, 2023
A Squarespace issue caused a downtime of the platform for approximately 4 hours. This issue caused a problem loading as well as internally editing the site. The Check Back Soon home screen remained operational so no users were affected.