# \#dev **URL:** https://talk.openelis-global.org/tag/dev/4.md [Latest](https://talk.openelis-global.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talk.openelis-global.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://talk.openelis-global.org/tags.md) --- ## [Local docker development setu failure - openelisglobal-proxy | nginx: \[emerg\] host not found in upstream "frontend.openelis.org" in /etc/nginx/nginx.conf:58](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/local-docker-development-setu-failure-openelisglobal-proxy-nginx-emerg-host-not-found-in-upstream-frontend-openelis-org-in-etc-nginx-nginx-conf-58/2417)
**Author:** [@Ronald\_Munjoma](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Ronald_Munjoma)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 2:09pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/local-docker-development-setu-failure-openelisglobal-proxy-nginx-emerg-host-not-found-in-upstream-frontend-openelis-org-in-etc-nginx-nginx-conf-58/2417 "2026-09-09T14:09:34Z")
Running the latest code from the develop branch using the Docker development method is filing with openelisglobal-proxy | nginx: \[emerg\] host not found in upstream “frontend.openelis.org” in /etc/nginx/nginx.conf:58 err… --- ## [External FHIR orders arrive at accessioning with neither patient nor specimen data pre-filled](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/external-fhir-orders-arrive-at-accessioning-with-neither-patient-nor-specimen-data-pre-filled/2395)
**Author:** [@Bhupesh\_Gupta](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Bhupesh_Gupta)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 4:19pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/external-fhir-orders-arrive-at-accessioning-with-neither-patient-nor-specimen-data-pre-filled/2395 "2026-08-31T16:19:26Z")
Summary When an external EMR places an order via the FHIR Task/ServiceRequest import path (org.openelisglobal.remote.source.uri), the resulting order reaches OpenELIS’s accessioning UI (SamplePatientEntry) missing two t… --- ## [Specimen data from external FHIR orders is never available at accessioning (Add Sample sample-type always blank)](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/specimen-data-from-external-fhir-orders-is-never-available-at-accessioning-add-sample-sample-type-always-blank/2394)
**Author:** [@Bhupesh\_Gupta](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Bhupesh_Gupta)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 1:01pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/specimen-data-from-external-fhir-orders-is-never-available-at-accessioning-add-sample-sample-type-always-blank/2394 "2026-08-31T13:01:06Z")
Summary When an external EMR places an order via the FHIR Task/ServiceRequest import path (org.openelisglobal.remote.source.uri), a well-formed Specimen resource — correctly referenced from ServiceRequest.specimen — nev… --- ## [Analyzer Bridge -\> OpenELIS FHIR forwarding: HAPI-0287 on webapp /fhir, mTLS required on external-fhir-api - which is the intended path?](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/analyzer-bridge-openelis-fhir-forwarding-hapi-0287-on-webapp-fhir-mtls-required-on-external-fhir-api-which-is-the-intended-path/2375)
**Author:** [@arsen\_a75](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/arsen_a75)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/analyzer-bridge-openelis-fhir-forwarding-hapi-0287-on-webapp-fhir-mtls-required-on-external-fhir-api-which-is-the-intended-path/2375 "2026-08-28T14:29:46Z")
Hi all, I’m integrating two veterinary lab analyzers (via ASTM) through the openelis-analyzer-bridge (legacy image: itechuw/astm-http-bridge:3.0.4) into a self-hosted OpenELIS Global 2 instance deployed via the offici… --- ## [Exploring a Metadata-Driven Reporting Approach for OpenELIS (Prototype + Feedback Request)](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/exploring-a-metadata-driven-reporting-approach-for-openelis-prototype-feedback-request/2307)
**Author:** [@junaid](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/junaid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/exploring-a-metadata-driven-reporting-approach-for-openelis-prototype-feedback-request/2307 "2026-04-18T14:17:27Z")
OpenELIS Reporting Prototype – Feedback Request @Moses\_Mutesasira Hi everyone, I wanted to share a small prototype I’ve been working on for the OpenELIS reporting framework and get your feedback on whether this directi… --- ## [Bug Report: PostgreSQL Type Mismatch in InventoryItemDAOImpl.getByItemType() (Hibernate 6 Issue)](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/bug-report-postgresql-type-mismatch-in-inventoryitemdaoimpl-getbyitemtype-hibernate-6-issue/2308)
**Author:** [@Noel-dev](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Noel-dev)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 8:40am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/bug-report-postgresql-type-mismatch-in-inventoryitemdaoimpl-getbyitemtype-hibernate-6-issue/2308 "2026-04-17T08:40:29Z")
Hi OpenELIS Community! I’m Noel, a GSoC 2026 applicant . I’ve been digging into the backend codebase over the past few weeks to get familiar with the architecture and find meaningful ways to contribute. While going thr… --- ## [Re-instating our Tuesday Call](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/re-instating-our-tuesday-call/2271)
**Author:** [@Agaba\_Derrick\_Junior](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Agaba_Derrick_Junior)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/re-instating-our-tuesday-call/2271 "2026-04-14T18:18:31Z")
Hey everyone :waving\_hand: Following on our intentions and discussions on community growth. Previously, we had two calls (Tuesday & Thursday), but we dropped Tuesday due to low attendance and kept Thursday focused on … --- ## [Found Node.js 20 deprecation issue causing CI failures on fork PRs — proposed fix](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/found-node-js-20-deprecation-issue-causing-ci-failures-on-fork-prs-proposed-fix/2261)
**Author:** [@Rakesh](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Rakesh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 8:10am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/found-node-js-20-deprecation-issue-causing-ci-failures-on-fork-prs-proposed-fix/2261 "2026-04-11T08:10:05Z")
Hi community! :waving\_hand: While working on my test coverage PRs, I noticed that several CI workflows are failing on fork PRs due to Node.js 20 deprecation. What I found The e2e-fork-pr.yml workflow uses actions tha… --- ## [Errors in merging pr](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/errors-in-merging-pr/878)
**Author:** [@tasksolver](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/tasksolver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 11:34am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/errors-in-merging-pr/878 "2026-04-03T11:34:43Z")
Hello devs, I am facing a challenge in my PR. Is there any documentation to aid in pushing the PR maybe I am missing something GitHub - Bahati308/OpenELIS-Global-2: OpenELIS 2.X is a rewrite of the original OpenELIS glo… --- ## [SWR dependency installed but never used — 50+ components silently suffering from race conditions and duplicate requests](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/swr-dependency-installed-but-never-used-50-components-silently-suffering-from-race-conditions-and-duplicate-requests/2235)
**Author:** [@priyanshu56](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/priyanshu56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 11:23am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/swr-dependency-installed-but-never-used-50-components-silently-suffering-from-race-conditions-and-duplicate-requests/2235 "2026-04-03T11:23:14Z")
Finding While auditing the frontend codebase, I discovered that swr@2.0.3 is listed as a dependency in package.json — but a full codebase search confirms it is imported zero times across the entire application. Meanwhi… --- ## [Contributor Journey — Learnings, Blockers & Questions from My First PRs \[GSoC 2026\]](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/contributor-journey-learnings-blockers-questions-from-my-first-prs-gsoc-2026/2226)
**Author:** [@Rakesh](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Rakesh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 9:51am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/contributor-journey-learnings-blockers-questions-from-my-first-prs-gsoc-2026/2226 "2026-03-28T09:51:43Z")
Hi OpenELIS Community! :waving\_hand: I’m Rakesh Honawad, a GSoC 2026 applicant actively contributing to OpenELIS Global 2. Over the past 3 weeks I’ve submitted several PRs focused on improving unit and integration te… --- ## [New Features and Functionality Roadmap - Design Gallery url is not working](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/new-features-and-functionality-roadmap-design-gallery-url-is-not-working/2194)
**Author:** [@vmm](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/vmm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 9:14pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/new-features-and-functionality-roadmap-design-gallery-url-is-not-working/2194 "2026-03-24T21:14:56Z")
Good morning, I was having a look at the New Features and Functionality Roadmap page and I came across the Design Gallery url, which links to the interactive mock-ups page. When I tried to open the page, I got a 404 err… --- ## [Outdated section in the Features & Functionality page](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/outdated-section-in-the-features-functionality-page/2172)
**Author:** [@vmm](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/vmm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/outdated-section-in-the-features-functionality-page/2172 "2026-03-21T16:35:11Z")
Hello everyone, I am Vale, a Computer Engineering student, and I have joined the community 2 days ago by submitting 2 PRs. I was browsing the Features and Functionality page of the OpenELIS website and I came across the… --- ## [Addressing Frontend Performance Bottlenecks in OpenELIS Global 2 after two week analysis](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/addressing-frontend-performance-bottlenecks-in-openelis-global-2-after-two-week-analysis/2157)
**Author:** [@priyanshu56](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/priyanshu56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 7:17pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/addressing-frontend-performance-bottlenecks-in-openelis-global-2-after-two-week-analysis/2157 "2026-03-18T19:17:12Z")
After a deep dive into the frontend architecture, I have identified several critical performance bottlenecks that impact initial load times and UI responsiveness. Core Issues Identified: Monolithic Initial Bundle: A… --- ## [Introduction - Manavi Arora](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/introduction-manavi-arora/2149)
**Author:** [@Manav](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Manav)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/introduction-manavi-arora/2149 "2026-03-18T17:05:16Z")
I am Manavi Arora, an Information Technology student at Panjab University with strong experience in full-stack software development and a keen interest in building scalable systems that can solve real-world problems. My … --- ## [Introduction - Manavi Arora](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/introduction-manavi-arora/2147)
**Author:** [@Manavi](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Manavi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/introduction-manavi-arora/2147 "2026-03-18T17:04:53Z")
I am Manavi Arora, an Information Technology student at Panjab University with strong experience in full-stack software development and a keen interest in building scalable systems that can solve real-world problems. My … --- ## [Contributions to Improve Unit and Integration Test Coverage](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/contributions-to-improve-unit-and-integration-test-coverage/2119)
**Author:** [@Rakesh](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Rakesh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 9:41am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/contributions-to-improve-unit-and-integration-test-coverage/2119 "2026-03-16T09:41:39Z")
Hello everyone, I’m currently exploring OpenELIS Global and preparing a proposal for Google Summer of Code related to improving test coverage. To better understand the project and contribute, I added several unit and i… --- ## [Migrate Order -\> Study Initial & Double Entry (old jsp pages) to New React Components](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/migrate-order-study-initial-double-entry-old-jsp-pages-to-new-react-components/2118)
**Author:** [@sagar.khandagre998](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/sagar.khandagre998)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 8:33am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/migrate-order-study-initial-double-entry-old-jsp-pages-to-new-react-components/2118 "2026-03-16T08:33:21Z")
I need help regarding frontend cypress test validation. I have implimented new react component for study → initial and double entry pages. Now i’m implimenting test and it is failing in the dropdown of arv centre name … --- ## [How to Track Requests for New Analyzer Integrations?](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/how-to-track-requests-for-new-analyzer-integrations/2107)
**Author:** [@libinfaby](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/libinfaby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/how-to-track-requests-for-new-analyzer-integrations/2107 "2026-03-15T15:07:27Z")
Is there a way to check whether there are requests for new analyzer integrations? Do we have a system where users can request integration with specific analyzers? --- ## [Trying to set up OpenELIS but I cannot see the username & password boxes](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/trying-to-set-up-openelis-but-i-cannot-see-the-username-password-boxes/2086)
**Author:** [@Ara\_Dleir](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Ara_Dleir)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/trying-to-set-up-openelis-but-i-cannot-see-the-username-password-boxes/2086 "2026-03-11T15:19:58Z")
I set it all up but the username & password boxes at https://localhost/login don’t show. --- ## [Introduction - Manavi Arora](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/introduction-manavi-arora/2071)
**Author:** [@\_Manavi](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/_Manavi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 10:37am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/introduction-manavi-arora/2071 "2026-03-07T10:37:44Z")
I am Manavi Arora, an Information Technology student at Panjab University with strong experience in full-stack software development and a keen interest in building scalable systems that can solve real-world problems. My … --- ## [Introduction - Tushar Bansal](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/introduction-tushar-bansal/2068)
**Author:** [@Tushar](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Tushar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 10:09am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/introduction-tushar-bansal/2068 "2026-03-07T10:09:49Z")
I am Tushar Bansal, a Computer Science Engineering student at Panjab University with strong experience in full-stack software development and a deep interest in building scalable systems that can positively impact real-w… --- ## [Debugging and Fixing Status Badge Inconsistency in Storage Dashboard](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/debugging-and-fixing-status-badge-inconsistency-in-storage-dashboard/2065)
**Author:** [@priyanshu56](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/priyanshu56)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/debugging-and-fixing-status-badge-inconsistency-in-storage-dashboard/2065 "2026-03-06T15:01:13Z")
While working on frontend improvements in OpenELIS Global, I investigated the issue where Sample Items filtered by “Disposed” still displayed an “Active” badge in the UI. Root Cause After tracing both the frontend and … --- ## [FHIR connection with Postman and external systems](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/fhir-connection-with-postman-and-external-systems/1632)
**Author:** [@Adrian](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Adrian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/fhir-connection-with-postman-and-external-systems/1632 "2026-03-04T13:17:20Z")
Hello, I have questions and issues with connecting the FHIR API to external systems and Postman. I have been reading the documentation but have not been able to get it to work in Postman before getting it to work in the … --- ## [Improving Requester Name & Phone Validation in Order Entry](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/improving-requester-name-phone-validation-in-order-entry/2050)
**Author:** [@priyanshu56](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/priyanshu56)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 5:03pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/improving-requester-name-phone-validation-in-order-entry/2050 "2026-03-03T17:03:04Z")
While working on improving the Order Entry form validation, I noticed that the existing validation logic for requester names and phone numbers was too basic. It only checked for required fields, but didn’t enforce: Only… --- ## [Initial Performance Observations (DAO Queries & UI Rendering)](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/initial-performance-observations-dao-queries-ui-rendering/2046)
**Author:** [@priyanshu56](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/priyanshu56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 11:20am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/initial-performance-observations-dao-queries-ui-rendering/2046 "2026-03-03T11:20:38Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been exploring the OpenELIS Global 2 codebase to better understand the architecture before contributing. While reviewing the backend (DAO / service layers) and parts of the React UI, I noticed a few a… --- ## [Update: Environment Setup Successful & Ready to Contribute](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/update-environment-setup-successful-ready-to-contribute/2002)
**Author:** [@pranjalsingla15](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/pranjalsingla15)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 11:17am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/update-environment-setup-successful-ready-to-contribute/2002 "2026-03-03T11:17:38Z")
Hi OpenELIS community, Happy to update that I’ve successfully resolved my local environment issues and have the OpenELIS Global 2 dashboard running smoothly. I’ve been exploring the org.openelisglobal directory and I’m… --- ## [How to represent a Set and Map Java Objects in datasets](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/how-to-represent-a-set-and-map-java-objects-in-datasets/1601)
**Author:** [@Ariho-Seth](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Ariho-Seth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 10:51am UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/how-to-represent-a-set-and-map-java-objects-in-datasets/1601 "2026-03-03T10:51:18Z")
Hello @Moses\_Mutesasira, @Agaba\_Derrick\_Junior, @mherman22 I have been writing tests for the testcalculated services And this ResultCalculation.java entity has two columns that I’m not yet sure how to represent them in… --- ## [Review Request PR: #2826 - Sidebar Navigation Items Hidden (https://github.com/DIGI-UW/OpenELIS-Global-2/pull/2980)](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/review-request-pr-2826-sidebar-navigation-items-hidden-https-github-com-digi-uw-openelis-global-2-pull-2980/2034)
**Author:** [@pranjalsingla15](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/pranjalsingla15)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/review-request-pr-2826-sidebar-navigation-items-hidden-https-github-com-digi-uw-openelis-global-2-pull-2980/2034 "2026-03-01T17:45:41Z")
Hello OpenELIS team, I have worked upon the following issue, please review it. Issue #2826: Sidebar menu items with long text labels were being clipped outside the sidebar boundaries, making text hidden. Solution #298… --- ## [External integration with OpenELIS Global using HL7 to create orders via API](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/external-integration-with-openelis-global-using-hl7-to-create-orders-via-api/1626)
**Author:** [@Adrian](https://talk.openelis-global.org/u/Adrian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 7:49pm UTC](https://talk.openelis-global.org/t/external-integration-with-openelis-global-using-hl7-to-create-orders-via-api/1626 "2025-08-20T19:49:21Z")
Hello everyone, I am working on an integration between an external system and OpenELIS Global. What I need is to be able to send lab orders from another system (such as an LIS or HIS) to OpenELIS using an external API. … [Next page](https://talk.openelis-global.org/tag/dev/4.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=dev)