V0.6

v0.6.0

March 2026

Cross-Platform Expansion

• Added initial Linux support
• Added initial macOS support
• Implemented platform-aware window border factory for native-style switching
• Replaced legacy AWT tray icon handling with improved system tray integration
• Resolved hardcoded file path issues for improved portability
• Automatic data folder creation on first launch (if missing)

Framework & Dependency Upgrades

• Upgraded JavaFX 21 → 25
• Updated NFX core library
• Simplified build process — no additional build instructions required
• Improved compatibility across Maven-supported IDEs

UI Refactoring & Codebase Improvements

• Refactored Login UI for improved validation and cleaner logic flow
• Refactored Task UI for better separation of concerns
• Significant internal code documentation added for maintainability
• Improved layout alignment and centering in Settings panel
• Added overlay shadows for improved depth and visual clarity
• Fixed layout overflow when displaying more than four task cards
• Replaced system fonts with Lexend for consistent typography
• Updated main menu font styling
• Enhanced “No Task Found” onboarding message

Performance & Stability

• Fixed logout session data bleed issue
• Fixed clock alignment bug when under 21 characters
• Stabilized window sizing inconsistencies on Linux
• Improved overdue task date formatting logic:
  • Tasks overdue by more than 168 hours now display in MM/DD/YYYY format

Visual Enhancements

• Added four new color themes:
  • Dark Slate Gray
  • Chocolate
  • Light Sea Green
  • Gold
• Improved pane centering and spacing
• Cleaner task-pane spacing and reduced UI congestion

v0.5

Architecture & Data Layer

• Implemented centralized data storage system with dedicated "Data" folder structure
• Migrated from simple file I/O to robust data serialization with validation
• Created persistent settings storage via Settings.txt configuration file
• Built foundation for modular plugin system with configuration management
• Replaced legacy data parsing with scalable <SEP> separator-based system for embedded link support

User Safety & Data Integrity

• Designed and implemented modal confirmation dialog system for destructive operations
• Developed auto-save mechanism with unsaved changes detection when creating tasks
• Created navigation guard system to prevent accidental data loss
• Implemented data export/import functionality with comprehensive error handling
• Added validation for all data manipulation operations to prevent corruption

UI/UX Enhancements

• Redesigned application interface for improved visual hierarchy and clarity
• Implemented dynamic theme-aware window chrome with color adaptation
• Developed Settings panel with centralized application controls (export/import, refresh, exit)
• Refined interface by removing redundant UI elements

Feature Additions

• Dark mode preference persistence across sessions
• Manual data refresh capability
• Graceful application exit with cleanup operations
• Import/export functionality for data portability

Technical Debt & Refactoring

• Improved error handling across file operations
• Enhanced data validation to prevent corruption scenarios
• Optimized memory usage for large datasets
• Strengthened separation of concerns in data access layer

v0.3

v0.3 – November 2025

Performance & Optimization

• Reduced memory usage by 63% through code optimization
• Enhanced task sorting algorithm for faster rendering
• Refactored legacy codebase for better maintainability

UI/UX Improvements

• Redesigned CreateTask UI with cleaner layout and better responsiveness
• Enhanced calendar refresh logic with instant update propagation
• Fixed Sun & Moon icon reset issue with live theme synchronization
• Revamped clock system with improved real-time accuracy
• Added keyboard shortcuts for power users (Ctrl+Shift+C)

Bug Fixes & Quality of Life

• UpdateTask changes now instantly reflected in calendar view
• Improved due-date validation and handling logic
• Smoother theme transitions between dark/light modes