Speakers
Description
The Taranta project, a collaboration between the MaxIV Institute and SKAO within the Tango Collaboration, presents a web-based, no-code approach for creating graphical interfaces dedicated to monitoring and controlling Tango-based systems. Through an active development phase and close collaboration with the community, the software has seen the introduction of advanced features and a code refactor to enhance functionality, user experience, performance, and testability.
Currently, the software has matured to a level enabling adoption in both the daily operations of MaxIV synchrotron beamlines and the developmental phases of the SKA project. To facilitate users in increasingly comprehensive utilization, new features have been implemented, such as the ability to access devices from different Tango databases within a single dashboard. Architectural improvements have also been made to seamlessly integrate applications like Synoptic into Taranta, allowing for the integration of third-party data sources. Additional developments and improvements have been introduced in response to user needs.
Beyond these aspects, the presentation will delve into one of the most significant challenges faced—meeting the demands from institutes with diverse scientific purposes and project stages. This encompasses considerations of architecture, component numbers, and operator skill sets. The presentation will then delve into lessons learned, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and continuous improvement in a dynamic collaborative environment. The strategy for defining the roadmap will be discussed, with a focus on producing increasingly comprehensive GUIs tailored to the specific requirements of the users.
