This last month we have been working on getting a .deb file so that we can install on a server. We have managed to do that and have started testing the work product produced by the previous developer. Now that we are testing my current developer is suggesting there
Links to repos worked on this month:
No repos have been worked on this month due to the above issue.
What will you be working on this month? Fixing bugs discovered now that we have a working backup server with cloud backup module.
Please summarize your development goals into a few sentences or bullet points:
Until we got the issue of the .deb file resolved it was not possible to put a timeline on completion. Now that we have solved the above issue I have asked our new developer what the timeline would be to complete the project and he is suggesting that it would take an additional two months of development time to complete the project. Although A-Z Computer Solutions is committed to completing the project at a much slower pace without the Sia Foundation we are asking for additional support from the Sia Foundation to complete the project. In order to complete the project in a timely manner we would need 384 hours ($13,440) which includes a 20% contingency (which is standard when costing projects). It is noted that no extra money will be forthcoming to the project manager and any money not used will be returned to the Sia Foundation.
Snapshot of project running on running on Proxmox Backup Server by our developer:
Cloud Backup API Connection Fixes: Successfully identified and resolved issues in cloud backup list menu API connections, enabling proper communication between the frontend UI and backend services. Fixed broken functions and replaced the old tape APIs with updated Rust dependencies for improved performance and stability.
Middleware Development: Began development of a middleware layer to facilitate smooth interaction between the cloud backup APIs and the Sia decentralized storage APIs. This was necessitated after discovering direct connections between these APIs were failing, and the middleware will enable a reliable and efficient integration of Sia’s decentralized storage with the Proxmox cloud backup plugin.
Sia API Integration Testing: Successfully tested Sia API integration using Postman. This confirmed that basic API interactions, such as data upload and retrieval, are functional. However, challenges remain in creating a full connection between the cloud backup plugin and Sia’s decentralized storage APIs, which is being addressed through middleware development.
Codebase Maintenance and DevOps Improvements: Built and tested the existing codebase throughout the month. Also completed ExtJS build DevOps tasks, ensuring that the development environment is fully operational with optimized CI/CD pipelines.
Phase 8: Beta testing and bug cleanup:
API Connectivity: Initial testing revealed that the cloud backup APIs could not connect to Sia APIs due to missing middleware functionality. This led to a pivot in development focus, where middleware is now being built to bridge the gap between the cloud backup plugin and the Sia decentralized storage network.
Rust Dependencies: Encountered issues with outdated Rust dependencies that caused failures in the original cloud backup functions and tape APIs. These were replaced with updated libraries, improving API performance and reliability for storage functions.
What was done in the code:
Renter API and UI connection: Worked on improving the connection between the renter API and the UI for better performance.
Finalizing Middleware for Sia Integration: Complete the middleware development and test its ability to support full cloud backup functionality with Sia. This will include successful data backup and retrieval via the Sia API, followed by a visual demonstration (screenshots) of the working solution.
Please summarize your development goals into a few sentences or bullet points:
Completion of Builds and GitHub Updates: Finalize the latest build after the middleware and Sia integration testing is complete, and push the updates to the project’s GitHub repository.
Further Testing & Optimization: Conduct more in-depth tests on the entire plugin to ensure robust performance under different conditions. Optimize both the API and UI to ensure seamless use of Sia as a decentralized storage solution within the Proxmox Backup Server environment.
I would like to get an answer with regards to the additional funds requested in last month’s report. Without those funds we are going to have to slow down the progress of development. I would also suggest that if the project goes into slowdown mode there is a definite possibility of losing our current developer as he could possibility move on to another project.
Hey Rodney, the committee requested that you put together a proposal for the additional funds request. Use the Standard template and throw it in there. I’ll make sure it’s at the top of the list for reviews.
