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manoharan soundarraj
In Document360, the current revision history only logs changes after an article is published. However, during the drafting phase, especially in collaborative environments, it's crucial to track contributions and preserve content at various stages — even before publishing.
Problem statement:
  • If multiple writers contribute to an article that is still in "New" (unpublished) status, we can't trace who updated what — there's no revision history or content-level audit.
  • If content is deleted accidentally, and the article hasn’t been published, there is no revision to revert to.
  • The existing backup system is either manual or 24-hour delayed, making immediate recovery impractical.
  • The contributors list only shows names, not what changes were made by each person.
Proposed solution:
Introduce a "Save version" button or automatic draft versioning, which:
  • Allows users to save interim versions without publishing the article.
  • Helps reviewers track changes and ownership during collaboration.
  • Prevents accidental loss of content by providing a fallback even in "New" status.
This feature would greatly enhance collaboration, version control, and accountability in draft-stage article writing.