Feature: Ad-Hoc Notes on Assets

[akemidx]

The ability to add a note to an asset uncoupled from an action (such as Checkin)

A pop-up window will open, and the note will save to the Asset History (as well as the activity log)

This replaces #14987

Type of change

• Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
• New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
• Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to not work as expected)
• This change requires a documentation update

How Has This Been Tested?

Ran snipe-it test suite through command line

Test Configuration:

• PHP version: 8.1

Checklist:

• I have read the Contributing documentation available here: https://snipe-it.readme.io/docs/contributing-overview
• I have formatted this PR according to the project guidelines: https://snipe-it.readme.io/docs/contributing-overview#pull-request-guidelines
• My code follows the style guidelines of this project
• I have performed a self-review of my own code
• I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
• I have made corresponding changes to the documentation
• My changes generate no new warnings
• I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works
• New and existing unit tests pass locally with my changes

[what-the-diff]

PR Summary

• Introduction of Note Handling Functionality
  The system now has a capability to handle notes. A dedicated NoteAdded event is created which triggers upon the addition of notes.

• Creation of NotesController
  A new controller is added to manage tasks related to notes. In its functionality, it includes the store method which is used for saving notes.

• Update in Icon Representer
  An update for 'note' and 'notes' icons is added in the IconHelper. This implies a visual representation for notes can now be observed.

• LogListener for noting actions
  A listener keeps the log whenever a note is added, ensuring traceability and accountability of note additions.

• Development of Note Model
  Creation of a new model, Note, allows the system to maintain a morph relation for the commentable entity.

• Localization Strings for Notes
  To support extended reach, localized strings for "Note Added" and "Add Note" are introduced.

• Update in Modal Interface
  Update in the ModalController includes the 'add-note' entry, offering a more seamless interface for note addition.

• New Modal View for Adding Notes
  A new modal view add-note.blade.php is created for adding notes, increasing usability and user experience.

• JavaScript File Modification for Modal Note Addition
  The JavaScript file has been reconfigured to handle the modal interface for note additions, enhancing the fluidity in the operations.

• API Routes for Note Handling
  New API routes for more efficient note handling are added under the 'notes' prefix, improving connectivity and response.

• Update on Hardware View
  The hardware view is updated to include an option for adding notes, offered only to the ones with appropriate permissions, enhancing security and better organization of notes.

[akemidx]

note: assets need to be rebuilt for note modal to close on save

[marcusmoore]

Taking a look at this now 👍🏾

[marcusmoore]

A couple minor notes but otherwise this is solid 💪🏾

[akemidx]

changes made

[marcusmoore]

Looks good 👍🏾