Planned development in Indico
2020
Indico 2.3
Mostly funded by CERN, in collaboration with the JACoW collaboration. Contributions from IEEE and UNOG.
Paper Editing module (+ webhook-based integration with external workflows)Category roles (sponsored by IEEE)
Indico 3
End of 2020
- Unlisted events
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New standalone solution for Search (FNAL + BNL)
- Plus new Search UI
- Python 3.8
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Python 2 will no longer be supported
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PoC/Sprints
2021
Indico 3.1
Q1 2021
- Conferences
- Billing - Implementing conference receipts;
- Tools to assist in GDPR compliance (pt. 1);
Indico 3.2
Q3 2021
- UI Improvements and legacy code removal
- React-based registration form + lightweight registrations
- Tools to assist in GDPR compliance (pt. 2);
Indico 3.3
Q4 2021
- UI Improvements and legacy code removal
- React-based timetable
- Tools to assist in GDPR compliance (pt. 3);
PoC/Sprints
- Webhooks for notifications (compatible with CERN Push Notifications);
- Indico as the missing piece in Groupware:
- Improved home page with dashboard;
- Layered view based on favourite categories/events;
- “Stub events” with no date;
- Easier event creation/invite workflow;
- Integration with CERNBox/ScienceMesh
Future
- Version 2 of the REST API: per-application user tokens, granular scopes, endpoint versioning, OpenAPI support;
- User Interfaces
- Markdown-based minute editor
- Improvements in material editor (e.g. better drag and drop)
- Responsive interfaces that work OK on mobile
- Greater Accessibility (screenreaders, colourblind users, etc…)