Hi everyone,

• In my recent contributions to the DocsGPT project, I addressed two key areas: implementing pagination in the Settings > Documents section and resolving an error related to uploading multiple files.

Implementing Pagination in Settings > Documents

• The Settings > Documents section in DocsGPT lacked pagination, leading to a cluttered interface when numerous documents were present. To enhance user experience, I introduced pagination, allowing users to navigate through documents more efficiently.

Process
1. Understanding the Requirement: I reviewed the feature request in Issue-147 , which highlighted the need for pagination and referenced a Figma design for guidance.
2. Backend Modifications: I updated the /api/combine endpoint to accept a pageNumber query parameter, enabling the retrieval of documents in paginated form.
3. Frontend Integration: I implemented pagination controls in the frontend, aligning with the provided Figma design to ensure a cohesive user interface.
4. Testing: I conducted thorough testing to verify that pagination functioned correctly across various scenarios, including different document counts and page navigations.

Outcome

• The implementation was successful, resulting in a more organized and user-friendly document management interface. The changes were merged into the main branch via Pull Request

  Pagination #1419

  

  fadingNA posted on Nov 07, 2024

  • What kind of change does this PR introduce? (Bug fix, feature, docs update, ...)

  New feature add pagination to Setting / Document for user that have uploaded multiple document have pagination to align the documents

  

  • Why was this change needed? (You can also link to an open issue here)
  • #1417

  @manishmadan2882 thanks for this.

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Second Pull Request

Resolving Multiple File Upload Error

• Users encountered errors when attempting to upload multiple files simultaneously in the Settings > Documents section. The system would become unresponsive, and errors were logged in the backend.

Process
1. Issue Identification: I examined Issue-1420, which detailed the error encountered during multiple file uploads.
2. Root Cause Analysis: I discovered that the backend was not handling multiple file uploads correctly, leading to server errors and unresponsive behavior.
3. Implementing the Fix: I modified the upload route to process files individually rather than in bulk. This change ensured that each file was handled properly, preventing server overload.
4. Testing: I tested the updated upload functionality with various file types and sizes to confirm that multiple files could be uploaded without issues.

Outcome

The fix resolved the multiple file upload error, enhancing the reliability of the document upload feature. The solution was merged into the main branch via Pull Request

upload routes fix for multiple upload #1422

fadingNA posted on Nov 08, 2024

• What kind of change does this PR introduce? (Bug fix, feature, docs update, ...) Fix error on the client-side when send file the formData the server-side throwing code 500 when upload multiple files

• Why was this change needed? (You can also link to an open issue here) to be able upload multiple file

• Other information:

• #1420

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Lessons Learned

• Importance of User Experience: Implementing pagination significantly improved the usability of the document management interface, highlighting the impact of thoughtful UI design.

• Robust Error Handling: Ensuring that the system can gracefully handle multiple file uploads is crucial for maintaining stability and providing a seamless user experience.

• Collaborative Development: Engaging with the community through issue discussions and pull requests facilitated effective problem-solving and knowledge sharing.

• These contributions have enhanced the functionality and user experience of DocsGPT, demonstrating the value of addressing both feature enhancements and bug fixes in open-source projects.

Conclusion

• In conclusion, working on these featuyres and fixed for DocsGPT taught me a lot about the power of user experiences and careful system hadnling. Adding pagination to the Document section made the interface more user-friendly and manageable, which was good to see, and manage the document as well.

• Solving the multiple files issue was quite challenging for me to dig deep into backend processing and come up with a robust fix that improved reliablity for everyone.

• Overall, these contributions made me realize how even seemingly small enhancements can make a big impact for users. I learned that every step in this journey—whether through engaging with community feedback, tackling bugs, or building new features—helps me grow as a developer while making DocsGPT better for everyone.