SIMSBIOHUB-715: Collection links - Functionality for user to add external resources to their collections

[LouisThedroux]

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SIMSBIOHUB-715

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Description of Changes

Implements collection links management functionality, allowing users to create, view, update, and delete external resource links associated with a collections. Allowing users to have a central repo of all appropriate external links related to their collection/project in one easy accessible place.

Backend

• Introduced a PUT API endpoint at /collection/{collectionId}/links/{linkId} to handle both updates and soft deletion of collection links (using a record_end_date for soft delete).
• Developed CollectionLinkRepository and enhanced CollectionLinkService to support full CRUD operations, including soft delete logic.

Frontend

• Added CollectionLinkDialog for creating and editing links, with appropriate loading states.
• Built CollectionLinkForm using Yup for validating name, description, and URL fields.
• Updated API hooks for collections to support link update and soft delete.

Features

• Create, update, and soft delete (via PUT) collection links
• Form validation with error handling
• Loading states and user feedback
• Authorization enforced for sensitive operations

TODO/Tech Debt

• Add comprehensive unit tests for all components
• Remove any seed files before merging
• Consider multi-delete functionality for links
• Fix rendering issues with delete operations
• Evaluate displaying links directly on collection details page

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Testing Notes

• Test creating, updating, and soft deleting collection links via the UI.
• Confirm validation, loading states, and user feedback are working as expected.
• Ensure soft deletes are reflected in both UI and database (record_end_date is set).
• Verify only authorized users can manage links where appropriate.
• Ensure seed files are removed before merge.
• Report any link rendering or feedback issues.

Known Issue/Consideration:
Annika is experiencing 500 response errors from this code, which cannot be reproduced in my environment. The cause is currently unknown and requires further investigation.

[sonarqubecloud]

Quality Gate passed

Issues
0 New issues
0 Accepted issues

Measures
0 Security Hotspots
0.0% Coverage on New Code
1.9% Duplication on New Code

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[LouisThedroux]

As of today. All comments have been addressed, sonaqube issues should be 0. the only thing that is left to do is test coverage.