Registry - Registration software for events

Registry is an educational platform for after-school programs, simplifying event management, student tracking, and parent-teacher communication.

Deployment Options

Registry offers flexible deployment options to meet your organization's needs:

🏠 Self-Hosted (Recommended)

Deploy Registry on your own infrastructure for complete control:

Benefits:

• Data Ownership: Complete control over your organization's data
• Customization: Unlimited ability to modify workflows and features
• Cost Effective: No monthly fees, only infrastructure costs
• Security: Deploy in your secure environment with custom security policies
• Integration: Easy integration with existing systems and databases
• Compliance: Meet enterprise security and compliance requirements

Quick Start:

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/perigrin/Registry.git
cd Registry

# Build and run with Docker
docker build -t registry .
docker run -p 3000:3000 registry

# Or use Docker Compose for full stack
docker-compose up

# Registry will be available at http://localhost:3000

☁️ Hosted Solution

For organizations that prefer a managed solution:

Benefits:

• Worry-Free: Fully managed hosting, maintenance, and updates
• Quick Setup: Get started in minutes with 30-day free trial
• 24/7 Support: Email support and 99.9% uptime SLA
• Automatic Backups: Daily backups and disaster recovery
• SSL & Security: Enterprise-grade security included

Pricing: $200/month with 30-day free trial

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Understanding Registry

To better understand the system:

1. Read our mission and vision
2. Review our user personas
3. Explore our architectural documentation

Development

For developers interested in contributing:

1. Review CONTRIBUTING.md for core concepts
2. Check out our workflow examples in workflows/
3. Examine our schema definitions in schemas/
4. Look through our templates in templates/

Production Deployment

Registry is production-ready with the following features implemented:

Security Features

• Input Validation: Comprehensive validation for all user inputs
• SQL Injection Protection: Parameterized queries throughout the application
• XSS Prevention: All user content properly escaped and sanitized
• Authentication: Role-based access control (admin, staff, instructor, parent)
• Session Security: Secure session management with proper timeouts

Performance Optimizations

• Database Indexing: Optimized indexes for frequently queried data
• Query Optimization: Efficient database queries for dashboard and reporting
• Async Processing: Background job processing with Minion for heavy operations
• Caching: Strategic caching for workflow and template data

Monitoring & Reliability

• Error Handling: Comprehensive error handling with user-friendly messages
• Logging: Detailed logging for debugging and monitoring
• Health Checks: Database connectivity and system health monitoring
• Graceful Degradation: System continues to function during partial failures

Payment Processing

• Stripe Integration: Secure payment processing with PCI compliance
• Transaction Logging: Complete audit trail for all financial transactions
• Refund Support: Built-in refund and partial payment capabilities
• Multi-tier Pricing: Flexible pricing plans per program

Communication System

• Automated Notifications: Email notifications for enrollment, waitlist, and payments
• Bulk Messaging: Administrative messaging to parents and staff
• Message Templates: Customizable email templates for different scenarios
• Delivery Tracking: Message delivery status and read receipts

Data Management

• Multi-tenant Architecture: Schema-based isolation for different organizations
• Data Export: Export capabilities for enrollment and financial data
• Backup Support: Database migration system with Sqitch for reliable deployments
• GDPR Compliance: User data management and deletion capabilities

User Experience

• Mobile Responsive: Full mobile experience for parents and staff
• Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 compliant user interface
• Progressive Enhancement: Works without JavaScript for core functionality
• Loading States: Interactive feedback during form submissions and data loading

Testing Coverage

• Unit Tests: Comprehensive DAO and business logic testing
• Integration Tests: End-to-end workflow testing
• Security Tests: Input validation and injection attack prevention
• User Journey Tests: Complete user story validation from registration to completion

Production Checklist

• Set environment variables: DATABASE_URL, STRIPE_SECRET_KEY, STRIPE_PUBLISHABLE_KEY
• Configure email delivery: SMTP_HOST, SMTP_USER, SMTP_PASS
• Set up SSL certificates for HTTPS
• Configure backup strategy for PostgreSQL database
• Set up monitoring and alerting for application health
• Review and customize email templates in templates/
• Configure domain and DNS settings
• Set up log rotation and retention policies

Copyright & License

This software is copyright (c) 2024 by Tamarou LLC.

This is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the same terms as the Perl 5 programming language system itself.