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Release Notes

This page tracks changes across Symphony API releases. Release notes are generated automatically by the Release Notes Automation workflow using gh-aw and Claude.

v.1.1.3​

Highlights​

This release adds four powerful new API resources to Symphony, expanding project management capabilities with webhooks, time tracking, comments, and milestone management.

Breaking Changes​

None

Enhancements​

Webhooks API (#11)​

  • Added /api/webhooks resource for registering event callbacks
  • Supports 12 event types plus wildcard (*) subscriptions: project.created, project.updated, project.deleted, task.created, task.updated, task.deleted, comment.created, comment.updated, comment.deleted, milestone.reached, sprint.started, sprint.completed
  • Auto-generated secrets with secure redaction in all read responses
  • Filter webhooks by active status and event type
  • Event validation ensures only supported events can be registered

Time Entries API (#8)​

  • Added /api/time-entries resource for tracking hours worked on tasks
  • Filter entries by taskId, username, and date
  • Full CRUD operations with automatic ID generation
  • Preserves immutable fields (id, taskId, createdAt) during updates

Comments API (#4)​

  • Added /api/comments resource with polymorphic attachment support
  • Comments can attach to either tasks or projects via targetType/targetId pattern
  • Filter by targetType, targetId, and author
  • Full CRUD operations with proper field preservation

Milestones API (#1)​

  • Added /api/milestones resource for tracking project milestones
  • Three status states: pending, in_progress, reached
  • Auto-timestamps reachedAt when status changes to reached
  • Filter by projectId and status
  • Full CRUD operations with optional due dates

Fixes​

None

Upgrade Notes​

This release is fully backward compatible. All new APIs follow consistent patterns:

  • Standard CRUD endpoints (GET, POST, PATCH, DELETE)
  • Consistent error handling with NOT_FOUND for unknown IDs
  • Automatic ID generation for new resources
  • ISO 8601 timestamps for all date fields

New Endpoints Summary​

ResourceBase PathKey Features
Webhooks/api/webhooksEvent subscriptions, secret management
Time Entries/api/time-entriesTask time tracking, date filtering
Comments/api/commentsPolymorphic attachments (tasks/projects)
Milestones/api/milestonesStatus tracking, auto-timestamping

All endpoints include comprehensive seed data for testing and development.

v1.1.5​

Highlights​

This release adds five new API resources to the Symphony project management demo, expanding core functionality for audit trails, event-driven integrations, time tracking, collaboration, and milestone management.

Breaking Changes​

None

Enhancements​

Activity Log API (#12)​

  • Added /api/activity-log endpoints for comprehensive audit trail tracking
  • Append-only design with rich filtering by action, actor, resource type/ID, and time range
  • Results sorted newest-first with pagination support
  • 10 seed entries covering events across tasks, milestones, comments, projects, sprints, and webhooks

Webhooks API (#11)​

  • Added /api/webhooks for registering event callbacks
  • Event type validation against whitelist with wildcard (*) subscription support
  • Auto-generated secrets returned once on creation, redacted in all read responses for security
  • Active/inactive toggling for webhook management
  • 4 seed webhooks with various event subscriptions

Time Entries API (#8)​

  • Added /api/time-entries for logging hours worked on tasks
  • Filter by taskId, username, and date for flexible reporting
  • Full CRUD support with immutable fields protection
  • 7 seed entries across existing tasks and users

Comments API (#4)​

  • Added /api/comments with full CRUD endpoints
  • Polymorphic targetType/targetId pattern supports attaching comments to tasks or projects
  • Filter by target type, target ID, or author
  • 6 seed comments referencing existing tasks and projects

Milestones API (#1)​

  • Added /api/milestones for tracking project milestones
  • Full CRUD operations with filtering by project and status
  • Automatic reachedAt timestamp when status becomes reached
  • 5 seed milestones across existing projects

Fixes​

None

Upgrade Notes​

No migration required. All new resources include seed data and are immediately available at their respective endpoints.

v1.1.4​

Highlights​

This release expands the Symphony API with five new resource endpoints, adding comprehensive project management capabilities including milestone tracking, collaboration features, time logging, webhook integrations, and audit trails.

Breaking Changes​

None

Enhancements​

New API Resources​

  • Milestones API (#1) - Track project milestones with full CRUD operations

    • Filter by project ID and status (pending, in_progress, reached)
    • Auto-timestamp when milestones are reached
    • 5 endpoints: list, create, get by ID, update, delete

  • Comments API (#4) - Add threaded comments to tasks and projects

    • Polymorphic target system supports both tasks and projects
    • Filter by target type, target ID, and author
    • Full CRUD with 5 endpoints

  • Time Entries API (#8) - Log and track hours worked on tasks

    • Filter by task ID, username, and date
    • Track descriptions and hours with decimal precision
    • Full CRUD operations

  • Webhooks API (#11) - Register callback URLs for event notifications

    • Support for 12 event types plus wildcard (*) subscriptions
    • Auto-generated secrets with security-first design (redacted in read responses)
    • Active/inactive toggling for webhook management
    • Event validation against whitelist

  • Activity Log API (#12) - Immutable audit trail of all API actions

    • Append-only design (no update or delete operations)
    • Rich filtering by action, actor, resource type, resource ID, and time range
    • Results sorted newest-first with optional limit for pagination
    • Comprehensive metadata tracking for audit compliance

Fixes​

None

Upgrade Notes​

All new endpoints are available immediately at their respective /api/* paths. No migration or configuration changes required. The Activity Log API is designed as an append-only audit trail and should be integrated into your logging workflow if compliance tracking is needed.

v1.1.2​

Release v1.1.2

Highlights​

This release introduces three new REST API resources that significantly expand the Symphony API's project management capabilities:

  • Time Entries: Track hours worked on tasks with filtering by task, user, and date
  • Comments: Add threaded discussions to tasks and projects with polymorphic associations
  • Milestones: Define and track project milestones with status progression

Breaking Changes​

None

Enhancements​

Time Entries API (#8)​

New /api/time-entries resource for logging work hours against tasks:

  • Endpoints: Full CRUD operations (GET, POST, PATCH, DELETE)
  • Filtering: Query by taskId, username, or date
  • Data Model: Tracks hours, description, date, and auto-generated timestamps
  • Seed Data: 7 sample entries across existing tasks

Comments API (#4)​

New /api/comments resource with polymorphic attachment pattern:

  • Endpoints: Full CRUD operations (GET, POST, PATCH, DELETE)
  • Polymorphic Design: Attach comments to tasks or projects via targetType/targetId
  • Filtering: Query by targetType, targetId, or author
  • Seed Data: 6 realistic comments across tasks and projects

Milestones API (#1)​

New /api/milestones resource for tracking project milestones:

  • Endpoints: Full CRUD operations (GET, POST, PATCH, DELETE)
  • Status Tracking: Progress through pending, in_progress, and reached states
  • Auto-Timestamp: reachedAt field automatically set when milestone reaches completion
  • Filtering: Query by projectId and status
  • Seed Data: 5 milestones across existing projects

Fixes​

No bug fixes in this release.

Upgrade Notes​

This release is fully backward compatible. All new endpoints are additive and do not modify existing API behavior. No migration steps required.

v1.1.1​

Highlights​

This release extends the Symphony API with two new resource modules for enhanced project management capabilities:

  • Milestones API: Track project milestones with status progression and automatic timestamp management
  • Comments API: Add threaded discussions to tasks and projects with flexible attachment patterns

Breaking Changes​

None

Enhancements​

Milestones Resource (#1)​

Added /api/milestones endpoint with full CRUD operations:

  • List milestones (GET /api/milestones) with filtering by projectId and status
  • Create milestone (POST /api/milestones)
  • Get milestone (GET /api/milestones/:id)
  • Update milestone (PATCH /api/milestones/:id)
  • Delete milestone (DELETE /api/milestones/:id)

Data model includes: id, projectId, title, description, status (pending/in_progress/reached), dueDate, reachedAt, createdAt

Notable behavior: When a milestone's status is updated to reached, the reachedAt timestamp is automatically set if not already present.

Includes 5 seed milestones across existing projects.

Comments Resource (#4)​

Added /api/comments endpoint with full CRUD operations:

  • List comments (GET /api/comments) with filtering by targetType, targetId, and author
  • Get comment (GET /api/comments/:id)
  • Create comment (POST /api/comments)
  • Update comment (PATCH /api/comments/:id)
  • Delete comment (DELETE /api/comments/:id)

Polymorphic attachment: Comments use targetType/targetId pattern to attach to either tasks or projects.

Includes 6 seed comments referencing existing tasks and projects.

Fixes​

None

Upgrade Notes​

No migration required. Both new endpoints are additive and do not affect existing API behavior.

v1.1.0​

Highlights​

This is the initial release of Symphony API Demo, featuring a fully functional Express.js REST API with automated CI/CD workflows.

Breaking Changes​

None

Enhancements​

  • New REST API: Express.js API server with endpoints for projects, tasks, and teams (d5597dd)
  • Automated Release Workflow: Added gh-aw workflow compilation and automation (c31c4bb)

Fixes​

  • Fixed repository dispatch client_payload formatting to use -F flag for proper JSON handling (fdd1b92)
  • Added missing pull-requests:read permission to release-notes workflow (f44c69f)

Upgrade Notes​

This is the first release. No upgrade steps required.

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