Week 4 - SSL Integration and HTML to PDF Conversion

[ManasMadan]

Week 4 PR Description:

This PR covers the updates and enhancements implemented in Week 4. Below are the detailed tasks and changes:

Summary of Changes

This pull request focuses on the security and functionality enhancements for the invoice platform. Key changes include integrating SSL certificates for secure communication, adding HTML to PDF conversion capabilities, and updating documentation to reflect these improvements.

Details of Changes

1. SSL Certificate Integration:

   • Implemented SSL certificates using Let’s Encrypt to secure client-server communication.
   • Configured Nginx to enforce HTTPS, ensuring all HTTP requests are redirected to HTTPS for enhanced security.

2. HTML to PDF Conversion:

   • Integrated wkhtmltopdf to enable HTML to PDF conversion for generating invoice PDFs.
   • Configured the application to generate and serve PDF invoices from HTML templates, ensuring professional and accurate formatting.

3. Testing and Validation:

   • Conducted thorough testing of the SSL certificate implementation to verify that the application is accessible securely over HTTPS.
   • Tested the HTML to PDF conversion feature to ensure accurate and compliant PDF invoice generation.

4. Documentation and User Guide:

   • Updated the deployment guide to include instructions for setting up SSL certificates with Let’s Encrypt.
   • Documented the process for integrating and using wkhtmltopdf for HTML to PDF conversion within the application.

Challenges Overcome

• Resolved potential issues with SSL certificate renewal and automated the renewal process to ensure ongoing secure communication.
• Addressed any formatting inconsistencies in the generated PDFs to meet professional standards.

Checklist:

• [X] Implement SSL certificates using Let’s Encrypt.
• [X] Integrate wkhtmltopdf for HTML to PDF conversion.
• [X] Conduct live testing to verify HTTPS access and PDF generation.
• [X] Update deployment documentation with new features and setup instructions.

Merging this PR closes Issue #15