Added tab in students interface to see block limits

• Automated tests now require 1 input and 1 output files per test, instead of 1 file for everything.


• "Multiple submissions" checkmark now correctly shows previous value when editing an exercise


• Updated user manual and example test files

1.2.0 - Reworked chat system to avoid the usage of an external server.

1.1.2 - Fixed data resetting when editing an exercise

1.1.1 - Added an option for teachers to set block limits as "infinite"

1.1.0 - Replaced blockly's native block comment system with a personalized system that shows comment author name and timestamp.

1.0.13 - Merged language files

1.0.12 - Added userlist provider to privacy API

• Added capability validation to view.php

1.0.11
Fixed wrong minification settings
Fixed missing language strings
Added context and capability validation to every external service
Slightly changed how blockly is loaded
Temporarily disabled chat
Fixed privacy API

Fixed wrong copyright notice in one of the files

1.0.7 - Fixed wrong language strings

1.0.5

• Fixed restore error if the backed up course didn't have any test files


• Moved some hard-coded strings into the language file


• Added privacy API


• Added third-party library documentation


• Fixed plugin deleting all files from DB during uninstall


• Added context and capability validation for external service


• Some other minor fixes

1.0.4

• Automatic testing now uses an external API instead of localhost jobe server.


• Added a browser popup to confirm program submission.


• Fixed more code precheck warnings.

NextBlocks Installation

NextBlocks is a new block programming platform implemented as a Moodle plugin. This
platform will allow for the creation of custom exercises by educators, and it will
have a heavy focus on social perception and collaboration features. This platform
will support features that are uncommon in block programming environments, with the
added convenience of being implemented in a platform that many students already use
regularly.

Installing via uploaded ZIP file

1. Log in to your Moodle site as an admin and go to Site administration >
   Plugins > Install plugins.


2. Upload the ZIP file with the plugin code. You should only be prompted to add
   extra details if your plugin type is not automatically detected.


3. Check the plugin validation report and finish the installation.

Installing manually

The plugin can be also installed by putting the contents of this directory to

{your/moodle/dirroot}/mod/nextblocks

Afterwards, log in to your Moodle site as an admin and go to Site administration >
Notifications to complete the installation.

Alternatively, you can run

$ php admin/cli/upgrade.php

to complete the installation from the command line.

NextBlock's User Manual is available in the SUPPORT page.

License

2025 Duarte Pereira dg.pereira@campus.fct.unl.pt

2025 Rui Correia rjr.correia@campus.fct.unl.pt

This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under
the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software
Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later
version.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY
WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.

You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with
this program. If not, see https://www.gnu.org/licenses/.

NextBlocks Installation

NextBlocks is a new block programming platform implemented as a Moodle plugin. This
platform will allow for the creation of custom exercises by educators, and it will
have a heavy focus on social perception and collaboration features. This platform
will support features that are uncommon in block programming environments, with the
added convenience of being implemented in a platform that many students already use
regularly.

Installing via uploaded ZIP file

1. Log in to your Moodle site as an admin and go to Site administration >
   Plugins > Install plugins.


2. Upload the ZIP file with the plugin code. You should only be prompted to add
   extra details if your plugin type is not automatically detected.


3. Check the plugin validation report and finish the installation.

Installing manually

The plugin can be also installed by putting the contents of this directory to

{your/moodle/dirroot}/mod/nextblocks

Afterwards, log in to your Moodle site as an admin and go to Site administration >
Notifications to complete the installation.

Alternatively, you can run

$ php admin/cli/upgrade.php

to complete the installation from the command line.

NextBlock's User Manual is available in the SUPPORT page.

License

2025 Duarte Pereira dg.pereira@campus.fct.unl.pt

2025 Rui Correia rjr.correia@campus.fct.unl.pt

This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under
the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software
Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later
version.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY
WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.

You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with
this program. If not, see https://www.gnu.org/licenses/.