merged upstream develelop

Author: ErykKul

.github/dependabot.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+# Set update schedule for GitHub Actions
+# https://docs.github.com/en/code-security/supply-chain-security/keeping-your-dependencies-updated-automatically/keeping-your-actions-up-to-date-with-dependabot
+
+version: 2
+updates:
+
+  - package-ecosystem: "github-actions"
+    directory: "/"
+    schedule:
+      # Check for updates to GitHub Actions daily
+      interval: "daily"

.github/workflows/container_app_pr.yml

@@ -20,14 +20,14 @@ jobs:
         if: ${{ github.repository_owner == 'IQSS' }}
         steps:
             # Checkout the pull request code as when merged
-            - uses: actions/checkout@v3
+            - uses: actions/checkout@v4
               with:
                   ref: 'refs/pull/${{ github.event.client_payload.pull_request.number }}/merge'
-            - uses: actions/setup-java@v3
+            - uses: actions/setup-java@v4
               with:
                   java-version: "17"
                   distribution: 'adopt'
-            - uses: actions/cache@v3
+            - uses: actions/cache@v4
               with:
                   path: ~/.m2
                   key: ${{ runner.os }}-m2-${{ hashFiles('**/pom.xml') }}
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ jobs:
                       :ship: [See on GHCR](https://github.com/orgs/gdcc/packages/container). Use by referencing with full name as printed above, mind the registry name.
 
             # Leave a note when things have gone sideways
-            - uses: peter-evans/create-or-update-comment@v3
+            - uses: peter-evans/create-or-update-comment@v4
               if: ${{ failure() }}
               with:
                   issue-number: ${{ github.event.client_payload.pull_request.number }}

.github/workflows/container_app_push.yml

@@ -68,15 +68,15 @@ jobs:
         if: ${{ github.event_name != 'pull_request' && github.ref_name == 'develop' && github.repository_owner == 'IQSS' }}
         runs-on: ubuntu-latest
         steps:
-            - uses: actions/checkout@v3
-            - uses: peter-evans/dockerhub-description@v3
+            - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+            - uses: peter-evans/dockerhub-description@v4
               with:
                   username: ${{ secrets.DOCKERHUB_USERNAME }}
                   password: ${{ secrets.DOCKERHUB_TOKEN }}
                   repository: gdcc/dataverse
                   short-description: "Dataverse Application Container Image providing the executable"
                   readme-filepath: ./src/main/docker/README.md
-            - uses: peter-evans/dockerhub-description@v3
+            - uses: peter-evans/dockerhub-description@v4
               with:
                   username: ${{ secrets.DOCKERHUB_USERNAME }}
                   password: ${{ secrets.DOCKERHUB_TOKEN }}

.github/workflows/guides_build_sphinx.yml

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ jobs:
   docs:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
-    - uses: actions/checkout@v2
+    - uses: actions/checkout@v4
     - uses: uncch-rdmc/sphinx-action@master
       with:
         docs-folder: "doc/sphinx-guides/"

.github/workflows/pr_comment_commands.yml

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ jobs:
         runs-on: ubuntu-latest
         steps:
             - name: Dispatch
-              uses: peter-evans/slash-command-dispatch@v3
+              uses: peter-evans/slash-command-dispatch@v4
               with:
                   # This token belongs to @dataversebot and has sufficient scope.
                   token: ${{ secrets.GHCR_TOKEN }}

.github/workflows/reviewdog_checkstyle.yml

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ jobs:
         name: Checkstyle job
         steps:
             - name: Checkout
-              uses: actions/checkout@v2
+              uses: actions/checkout@v4
             - name: Run check style
               uses: nikitasavinov/checkstyle-action@master
               with:

.github/workflows/shellcheck.yml

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ jobs:
         permissions:
             pull-requests: write
         steps:
-            - uses: actions/checkout@v3
+            - uses: actions/checkout@v4
             - name: shellcheck
               uses: reviewdog/action-shellcheck@v1
               with:

.github/workflows/shellspec.yml

@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ jobs:
         steps:
             - name: Install shellspec
               run: curl -fsSL https://git.io/shellspec | sh -s ${{ env.SHELLSPEC_VERSION }} --yes
-            - uses: actions/checkout@v2
+            - uses: actions/checkout@v4
             - name: Run Shellspec
               run: |
                   cd tests/shell
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ jobs:
         container:
             image: rockylinux/rockylinux:9
         steps:
-            - uses: actions/checkout@v2
+            - uses: actions/checkout@v4
             - name: Install shellspec
               run: |
                   curl -fsSL https://github.com/shellspec/shellspec/releases/download/${{ env.SHELLSPEC_VERSION }}/shellspec-dist.tar.gz | tar -xz -C /usr/share
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ jobs:
         steps:
             - name: Install shellspec
               run: curl -fsSL https://git.io/shellspec | sh -s 0.28.1 --yes
-            - uses: actions/checkout@v2
+            - uses: actions/checkout@v4
             - name: Run Shellspec
               run: |
                   cd tests/shell

.github/workflows/spi_release.yml

@@ -37,15 +37,15 @@ jobs:
         runs-on: ubuntu-latest
         if: github.event_name == 'pull_request' && needs.check-secrets.outputs.available == 'true'
         steps:
-            - uses: actions/checkout@v3
-            - uses: actions/setup-java@v3
+            - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+            - uses: actions/setup-java@v4
               with:
                   java-version: '17'
                   distribution: 'adopt'
                   server-id: ossrh
                   server-username: MAVEN_USERNAME
                   server-password: MAVEN_PASSWORD
-            - uses: actions/cache@v2
+            - uses: actions/cache@v4
               with:
                   path: ~/.m2
                   key: ${{ runner.os }}-m2-${{ hashFiles('**/pom.xml') }}
@@ -63,20 +63,20 @@ jobs:
         runs-on: ubuntu-latest
         if: github.event_name == 'push' && needs.check-secrets.outputs.available == 'true'
         steps:
-            -   uses: actions/checkout@v3
-            -   uses: actions/setup-java@v3
+            -   uses: actions/checkout@v4
+            -   uses: actions/setup-java@v4
                 with:
                     java-version: '17'
                     distribution: 'adopt'
-            -   uses: actions/cache@v2
+            -   uses: actions/cache@v4
                 with:
                     path: ~/.m2
                     key: ${{ runner.os }}-m2-${{ hashFiles('**/pom.xml') }}
                     restore-keys: ${{ runner.os }}-m2
 
             # Running setup-java again overwrites the settings.xml - IT'S MANDATORY TO DO THIS SECOND SETUP!!!
             -   name: Set up Maven Central Repository
-                uses: actions/setup-java@v3
+                uses: actions/setup-java@v4
                 with:
                     java-version: '17'
                     distribution: 'adopt'

README.md

@@ -1,20 +1,81 @@
 Dataverse®  
 ===============
 
-Dataverse is an [open source][] software platform for sharing, finding, citing, and preserving research data (developed by the [Dataverse team](https://dataverse.org/about) at the [Institute for Quantitative Social Science](https://iq.harvard.edu/) and the [Dataverse community][]).
+![Dataverse-logo](https://github.com/IQSS/dataverse-frontend/assets/7512607/6c4d79e4-7be5-4102-88bd-dfa167dc79d3)
 
-[dataverse.org][] is our home on the web and shows a map of Dataverse installations around the world, a list of [features][], [integrations][] that have been made possible through [REST APIs][], our [project board][], our development [roadmap][], and more.
+## Table of Contents
 
-We maintain a demo site at [demo.dataverse.org][] which you are welcome to use for testing and evaluating Dataverse.
+1. [❓ What is Dataverse?](#what-is-dataverse)
+2. [✔ Try Dataverse](#try-dataverse)
+3. [🌐 Features, Integrations, Roadmaps, and More](#website)
+4. [📥 Installation](#installation)
+5. [🏘 Community and Support](#community-and-support)
+6. [🧑‍💻️ Contributing](#contributing)
+7. [⚖️ Legal Information](#legal-informations)
 
-To install Dataverse, please see our [Installation Guide][] which will prompt you to download our [latest release][]. Docker users should consult the [Container Guide][].
+<a name="what-is-dataverse"></a>
 
-To discuss Dataverse with the community, please join our [mailing list][], participate in a [community call][], chat with us at [chat.dataverse.org][], or attend our annual [Dataverse Community Meeting][].
+## ❓  What is Dataverse?
 
-We love contributors! Please see our [Contributing Guide][] for ways you can help.
+Welcome to Dataverse®, the [open source][] software platform designed for sharing, finding, citing, and preserving research data. Developed by the Dataverse team at the [Institute for Quantitative Social Science](https://iq.harvard.edu/) and the [Dataverse community][], our platform makes it easy for research organizations to host, manage, and share their data with the world.
+
+<a name="try-dataverse"></a>
+
+## ✔  Try Dataverse
+
+We invite you to explore our demo site at [demo.dataverse.org][]. This site is ideal for testing and evaluating Dataverse in a risk-free environment.
+
+<a name="website"></a>
+
+## 🌐 Features, Integrations, Roadmaps, and More
+
+Visit [dataverse.org][], our home on the web, for a comprehensive overview of Dataverse. Here, you will find:
+
+- An interactive map showcasing Dataverse installations worldwide.
+- A detailed list of [features][].
+- Information on [integrations][] that have been made possible through our [REST APIs][].
+- Our [project board][] and development [roadmap][].
+- News, events, and more.
+
+<a name="installation"></a>
+
+## 📥 Installation
+
+Ready to get started? Follow our [Installation Guide][] to download and install the latest release of Dataverse.
+
+If you are using Docker, please refer to our [Container Guide][] for detailed instructions.
+
+<a name="community-and-support"></a>
+
+## 🏘 Community and Support
+
+Engage with the vibrant Dataverse community through various channels:
+
+- **[Mailing List][]**: Join the conversation on our [mailing list][].
+- **[Community Calls][]**: Participate in our regular [community calls][] to discuss new features, ask questions, and share your experiences.
+- **[Chat][]**: Connect with us and other users in real-time at [dataverse.zulipchat.com][].
+- **[Dataverse Community Meeting][]**: Attend our annual [Dataverse Community Meeting][] to network, learn, and collaborate with peers and experts.
+- **[DataverseTV][]**: Watch the video content from the Dataverse community on [DataverseTV][] and on [Harvard's IQSS YouTube channel][].
+
+<a name="contributing"></a>
+## 🧑‍💻️ Contribute to Dataverse
+
+We love contributors! Whether you are a developer, researcher, or enthusiast, there are many ways you can help.
+
+Visit our [Contributing Guide][] to learn how you can get involved.
+
+Join us in building and enhancing Dataverse to make research data more accessible and impactful. Your support and participation are crucial to our success!
+
+<a name="legal-informations"></a>
+## ⚖️ Legal Information
 
 Dataverse is a trademark of President and Fellows of Harvard College and is registered in the United States.
 
+---
+For more detailed information, visit our website at [dataverse.org][].
+
+Feel free to [reach out] with any questions or feedback. Happy researching!
+
 [![Dataverse Project logo](src/main/webapp/resources/images/dataverseproject_logo.jpg "Dataverse Project")](http://dataverse.org)
 
 [![API Test Status](https://jenkins.dataverse.org/buildStatus/icon?job=IQSS-dataverse-develop&subject=API%20Test%20Status)](https://jenkins.dataverse.org/job/IQSS-dataverse-develop/)
@@ -37,6 +98,11 @@ Dataverse is a trademark of President and Fellows of Harvard College and is regi
 [Contributing Guide]: CONTRIBUTING.md
 [mailing list]: https://groups.google.com/group/dataverse-community
 [community call]: https://dataverse.org/community-calls
-[chat.dataverse.org]: https://chat.dataverse.org
+[Chat]: https://dataverse.zulipchat.com
+[dataverse.zulipchat.com]: https://dataverse.zulipchat.com
 [Dataverse Community Meeting]: https://dataverse.org/events
 [open source]: LICENSE.md
+[community calls]: https://dataverse.org/community-calls
+[DataverseTV]: https://dataverse.org/dataversetv
+[Harvard's IQSS YouTube channel]: https://www.youtube.com/@iqssatharvarduniversity8672
+[reach out]: https://dataverse.org/contact