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Live Absence Grid with Node.js SSE + Supabase Realtime
Introduced Server-Sent Events and Supabase realtime to broadcast changes instantly. Added server API routes for create/update/delete/status so the grid refreshes immediately without manual page reloads. Also added a live connection indicator.
Excel-Like Absence Report
Transformed the absence report into an Excel-like experience with immediate updates, scroll position persistence, and optimistic UI updates.
Core System Launch
Initial release with doctor management, operating rooms, surgeries, and time-off request functionality.
Manage doctor profiles, preferences, and availability schedules.
Track operating room availability and scheduling.
Schedule and manage surgical procedures with doctor assignments.
Submit and approve time-off requests with workflow management.
Excel-like grid view of all absences with immediate updates.
Configure system preferences and user settings.
Architecture
- • Next.js 14 with App Router for modern React development
- • TypeScript for type safety and better developer experience
- • Tailwind CSS for responsive and consistent styling
- • Supabase for backend database and authentication
- • Custom hooks for reusable business logic
Performance Optimizations
- • Optimistic UI updates for immediate feedback
- • Memoization for expensive computations
- • Efficient data fetching with parallel API calls
- • Scroll position persistence for better UX
- • Background data synchronization
User Experience
- • Excel-like grid interface for familiarity
- • Keyboard navigation support
- • Responsive design for all devices
- • Real-time updates without page refreshes
- • Comprehensive error handling
Shift Types + Color Coding in Grid
Add distinct shift types (e.g., morning/afternoon/night) with consistent color coding in the absence grid.
Per‑Day Approval for Time‑off
Allow approving time‑off one day at a time (partial approvals) for multi‑day requests.
Live Grid Enhancements
Further improve live sync, conflict handling, and latency with the real‑time pipeline.
Time‑off Requests: Filtering & Search
Add filters (status, doctor, date range, type) and text search to the time‑off request page.
Keyboard Navigation
Use arrow keys to navigate the absence grid, Enter/Space to select ranges, and Escape to cancel selections.
Scroll Position Memory
The grid remembers your scroll position across refreshes and updates, just like Excel.
Immediate Feedback
When creating time-off entries, they appear immediately in the grid without needing to refresh the page.