A streamlined process for reviewing course and professor evaluations integrated as a browser extension on https://testudo.umd.edu/.

Latest Version

Version
1.1.2
Update
April 16, 2024
Size
2.88MiB
Developer
Category
Users
504
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Testudo++ Extension

This chrome extension helps UMD students better navigate the 'Schedule of Classes' on https://app.testudo.umd.edu/soc/. It allows users to make easier, faster, and better decisions based on data provided by PlanetTerp. Rather than navigating between tabs to properly vet prospective instructors based on their ratings and student reviews, you can conduct all of that natively within the webpage. With a sleek interface, matching design, and smooth transitions, Testudo++ feels like it's supposed to belong there. It's able to provide the additional information students value to determine whether they want to register for a specific course or professor.

Features:
- Displays average course GPA
- Course link navigates you to the corresponding PlanetTerp course website
- Professor links
- PlanetTerp link navigates you to the corresponding PlanetTerp professor page
- RateMyProfessor link navigates you to the corresponding RateMyProfessor professor page
- Professor ratings show the average student ratings given to that professor
- Intuitive matching color gradient to indicate positive/negative scale (green, yellow, red)
- Scrollable professor reviews window
- Able to filter by professor
- Organized by active/inactive instructor status
- View by grouping
- Sorted alphabetically
- Able to sort by 'Most Recent', 'Most Critical', and 'Most Favorable'
- Additional information popup window

v1.1 Update:
- Ability to sort course listing by GPA or Credit Count
- Button to share a clean link of specific courses

This project is open-source.
https://github.com/RocketSandwich/TestudoPlusPlus
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Testudo++ extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Testudo++ extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Testudo++ extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Testudo++ extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Testudo++ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Testudo++ extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Testudo++ Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Testudo++ extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Testudo++ extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Testudo++ extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Testudo++ extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Testudo++ extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Testudo++ extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Testudo++ extension file

Select and download the Testudo++ extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Testudo++ extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Testudo++ extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Testudo++ extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Testudo++ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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