Orientation

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Your best weapon in the fight against outdated documentation.

Overview

Orientation presents a much-needed solution to the often chaotic world of organizational documentation. By offering a centralized platform, it aims to simplify access to essential information, addressing common queries with ease. Whether it's addressing bugs, maintenance issues, or providing insights into student discounts, Orientation acts as a comprehensive resource for internal inquiries, reducing the repetition of questions among team members.

With a sleek interface and user-friendly setup options, Orientation strives to ensure that documentation is not only easily accessible but also remains current. This tool is particularly appealing for teams looking to streamline their workflow and improve communication regarding common organizational processes.

Features

  • Centralized Information Hub: Orientation consolidates documentation, creating a single point of access for all internal questions, enhancing efficiency and clarity.

  • Easy Onboarding: Designed for teams with varying technical skills, the platform allows users to sign in using Google Apps accounts, bypassing the need for complex GitHub setups.

  • Seamless Installation: Quickly set up Orientation through Heroku or Docker, making deployment straightforward even for those unfamiliar with coding.

  • Support for Major Dependencies: Requires essential software like Ruby 2.4 to 2.6, PostgreSQL 9.3+, and Node.js, ensuring compatibility with modern technologies.

  • Transactional Email Notifications: Integration with Mandrill for handling important transactional emails keeps users informed and engaged.

  • OAuth Authentication: Future updates will allow for custom OAuth providers, expanding the accessibility for different user types.

  • User-Friendly Setup Instructions: Provided terminal commands and a clear .env configuration guide facilitate an uncomplicated installation process, making it accessible for all team members.

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Ruby on Rails

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Bootstrap

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Documentation

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