Deduped backend/app.py and removed duplicated major route/function sections.
Removed the text_for_pdf_routes snapshot hack from active runtime path.
Added secure portal-safe invoice PDF route.
Confirmed portal login, dashboard, invoice detail, invoice itemization, and PDF access flow.
This version is the first clean post-dedupe checkpoint.
v0.4.1 - 2026-03-12
Added secure client portal login using email plus one-time access code.
Added forced password setup on first portal login.
Added client portal dashboard with invoice listing.
Added portal invoice detail page.
Wired new and editable invoices to create invoice_items automatically.
Confirmed live admin edits refresh correctly in client portal views.
Polished invoice edit notice bar contrast for dark theme.
This version is the pre-refactor savepoint before cleaning duplicate sections in backend/app.py.
System package dependency note: install zip on deployment hosts for release snapshot creation.
v0.4.0 - 2026-03-12
Released stable service-managed build of OTB Billing.
Added working /health styled page and /health.json endpoint.
Added health backend module for app/server/db/disk/memory status reporting.
Added .env-based runtime configuration through run_dev.sh shell loading.
Moved runtime control to systemd via otb_billing.service.
Confirmed reboot persistence and mintme webfront reachability through LAN bind on port 5050.
Kept debug off and reloader disabled for stable service operation.
otb-billing
v0.3.0 — 2026-03-09
Major operational milestone release.
New Features
Revenue reporting system
JSON export for reports
Batch invoice printing
Batch CSV export
Filtered invoice export
Invoice logo support (PDF + print)
Business identity settings
Report frequency selector (monthly / quarterly / yearly)
Infrastructure
Improved reporting backend
Cleaner filter handling
Settings system extended
Print layouts stabilized
v0.3.1 — 2026-03-09
Milestone release.
Features included
Invoice PDF generation
Invoice email sending
Settings/config system
Branding/logo support
CSV exports
Filtered invoice export
Batch PDF ZIP export
Batch print
Revenue report
Revenue JSON export
Accounting package ZIP export
Email delivery for reports and accounting package
Notes
Core billing/export/report workflow is now operational.
Email logging/audit trail is planned for a future release.
v0.3.1 — 2026-03-10
Milestone release.
Features included
Invoice PDF generation
Invoice email sending
Settings/config system
Branding/logo support
CSV exports
Filtered invoice export
Batch PDF ZIP export
Batch print
Revenue report
Revenue JSON export
Accounting package ZIP export
Email delivery for reports and accounting package
Email audit logging
Notes
Core billing/export/report workflow is now operational.
Email log table records invoice, revenue report, and accounting package sends.
Installer
From the project root:
chmod +x install.sh
./install.sh
## InstallerFrom the project root:
chmod +x install.sh
./install.sh
The installer will install dependencies, configure MariaDB, create the database, and start the service.
## InstallerFrom the project root:
chmod +x install.sh
./install.sh
The installer will:
- install Python and MariaDB dependencies
- copy the app to the target path
- create a Python virtualenv
- install requirements.txt
- create the database and import schema
- create the systemd service
- start the service
