Bumped the CI_COMMIT_TAG and container image version from 1.0.18 to 1.0.20 in both the GitLab CI configuration and Kubernetes deployment file. This ensures consistency between the build process and deployment.

Changed the API documentation route from `/apidocs` to `/docs` in `main.py`. Updated the CI pipeline and Kubernetes deployment to use version `1.0.17` of the backend image, ensuring consistency across environments.

Changed the API documentation route from `/apidocs` to `/docs` in `main.py`. Updated the CI pipeline and Kubernetes deployment to use version `1.0.17` of the backend image, ensuring consistency across environments.

Refactored Swagger configuration by reintroducing the template and modifying `specs_route` and `url_prefix`. Updated CI_COMMIT_TAG in .gitlab-ci.yml and container image version in the Kubernetes deployment file to 1.0.16. These changes ensure consistent API documentation and match deployment updates.

Adjusted API configuration paths in `main.py` with a new `url_prefix`. Updated the CI pipeline to use version `1.0.15` and synchronized the Kubernetes deployment image to match the new version.

Changed the Swagger API specs route to "/docs/" and disabled Flask debug mode in `main.py` for production readiness. Updated `.gitlab-ci.yml` and Kubernetes deployment to use version 1.0.14. Ensures consistency and smoother deployment.

Bumped CI_COMMIT_TAG and image version to 1.0.13 for alignment. Added new dependencies to requirements.txt to support additional functionality. Adjusted the Kubernetes deployment to use the updated backend image.

Revised Swagger setup with a new configuration template to enhance API documentation flexibility and accessibility. Removed unnecessary dependencies, including `gunicorn`, `unicorn`, and `uvicorn`, to streamline the `requirements.txt` file. Debug mode was also enabled for the Flask application.

Revised Swagger setup with a new configuration template to enhance API documentation flexibility and accessibility. Removed unnecessary dependencies, including `gunicorn`, `unicorn`, and `uvicorn`, to streamline the `requirements.txt` file. Debug mode was also enabled for the Flask application.

Enhanced Swagger UI with custom routes and JSON spec accessibility. Updated CI pipeline tag to 1.0.11 and synchronized Kubernetes deployment to use the latest backend image. These changes ensure better API documentation and consistent versioning across systems.

Bump CI_COMMIT_TAG and container image to 1.0.10 for the new release. Updated Kubernetes deployment strategy to "Recreate" for a seamless rollout.

Bumped the application version in .gitlab-ci.yml and Kubernetes deployment to 1.0.9. Updated MQTT_PORT in mqtt_listener.py to ensure it is parsed as an integer, preventing type-related issues. These changes streamline the deployment process and improve environment variable handling.

Refactored the app to use environment variables for database and MQTT configurations. Added a Kubernetes Secret for sensitive data and updated deployment manifests to reference these secrets. Updated the application image tag to 1.0.8 and ensured configurations are pulled dynamically via environment variables.

Bumped CI, Docker image, and deployment versions to 1.0.7 for consistency across services. Corrected database URL by adding the missing slash to ensure proper connection to the SQLite database.

Bumped the application version from 1.0.5 to 1.0.6 in CI/CD configuration and Kubernetes deployment files. Updated the SQLite database path in `database.py` to use a new directory structure for improved data organization.

Bumped CI and deployment image tags to version 1.0.5 to align with the updated backend release. Adjusted the Dockerfile comment for clarity, removing specific reference to Gunicorn to reflect the current command usage.

Bumped CI_COMMIT_TAG and deployment image versions to 1.0.4 to reflect the latest changes. Added `paho-mqtt` dependency to requirements.txt. These updates ensure consistency across the CI pipeline, dependencies, and deployment configuration.

Corrected a single "=" to "==" in the pytz version definition to ensure proper dependency resolution. This change prevents potential issues with package installation.

Bumped version from 1.0.1 to 1.0.2 in CI and deployment configs. Added `flasgger` to dependencies in `requirements.txt`. Refactored Dockerfile by reordering commands for better clarity.

Bumped version from 1.0.1 to 1.0.2 in CI and deployment configs. Added `flasgger` to dependencies in `requirements.txt`. Refactored Dockerfile by reordering commands for better clarity.

Switched exposed and deployment ports from 8000 to 80 for better compliance with standard web server configurations. Adjusted related configurations in Kubernetes manifests, Dockerfile, and CI pipeline dependencies to ensure consistency and proper deployment flow.

Updated the backend service and deployment configurations to use port 8000 instead of 80. Adjusted the Dockerfile, Kubernetes deployment, and IngressRoute specifications accordingly. Commented out redundant IngressRoute application in the GitLab CI pipeline.

Updated the backend service and deployment configurations to use port 8000 instead of 80. Adjusted the Dockerfile, Kubernetes deployment, and IngressRoute specifications accordingly. Commented out redundant IngressRoute application in the GitLab CI pipeline.

Integrated a deployment stage into the CI/CD pipeline with Kubernetes deployment, service, and ingress-route configurations. Updated the database path to use persistent storage backed by a PVC for SQLite. These changes enable the application to be deployed and managed within a Kubernetes environment.