Feature/automatic updates electron updater#43
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Install electron-updater package to enable automatic app updates from GitHub Releases. Refs #40
Add UpdateInfo, UpdateSettings, DownloadProgress, and UpdateResult interfaces for type-safe update handling between main and renderer. Refs #40
Create UpdateManager class to handle electron-updater lifecycle events and IPC handlers for communication between main and renderer processes. Supports check, download, install operations and settings management. Refs #40
Initialize UpdateManager on app ready and expose update API through preload script. Add 'Check for Updates' menu item. Refs #40
Implement UpdateService with signals to manage update state, event listeners, and operations (check, download, install, settings). Includes comprehensive unit tests with Jasmine. Refs #40
Create OpenUpdateDialog for displaying update notifications and OpenSettingsUpdates page for managing auto-check preferences. Includes unit tests for both components. Refs #40
Initialize UpdateService on app startup, add update dialog to layout, and register settings page route for /settings/updates. Refs #40
Add English and Spanish translations for update dialog, settings page, menu items, and all update-related UI messages. Refs #40
Add UpdateService mock to TestBed configurations in app.spec.ts and component tests to ensure proper dependency injection. Refs #40
Update workspace settings to exclude update service from coverage. Refs #40
Add security features to prevent potential tabnabbing attack when opening external links in fallback scenario. Refs #40
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Description
Implements automatic update handling using
electron-updater, including startup checks, user notification, controlled download/install flow, and silent install on restart while preserving local data.Goal
Reduce friction for users by enabling in-app updates from GitHub Releases with a clear UI flow and safe background installation.
Key Changes
electron-updater.Type of Change
Impact Assessment
Database Impact
Backup Impact
Testing
How Has This Been Tested?
Test Steps
npm run test:electronnpm testTest Configuration
UI Changes
Before
After
Checklist
npm run lintand fixed any issuesnpm testand all tests passnpm run test:electronand all tests passnpm run sonar:checkand the analysis passesBreaking Changes
Related Issues
Closes #
Related to #40
Additional Context
Updates are delivered from GitHub Releases and installed silently on restart, preserving local SQLite data, backups, and config.
Reviewer Notes
Please focus on the update flow: startup check, user notification, manual download/install, and restart behavior.