v0.2.2

Release Notes: v0.2.2 – "Secure & Polished"

🛡️ Safety First, Shine Always

Backslash is back after a few months of silence!
First off — sorry for the quiet period. The project isn’t dead — far from it. Life has just been busy on my end, but I’m still deeply committed to pushing Backslash forward and getting it to a solid v1.

Thank you all for your patience, and for sticking around. Let’s dive into what’s new in this release:

What’s New?

• 🔧 Pull Request Validation Workflow
  We've added automated PR checks to help keep the codebase clean and reliable.
  Thanks to @Jannyboy313 in #22

• 📚 Contributor Documentation (Work in Progress)
  We've started adding documentation to help new contributors get on board. It's not fully finalized yet, but we're getting closer to a smooth onboarding process!
  Thanks again to @Jannyboy313 in #21

• 🐞 Fix: Icons Not Loading
  Resolved an issue with icons failing to load due to Content Security Policy restrictions.
  Big thanks to @NotGhoull in #26

• 🛡 Dependency Updates for Security
  Keeping things safe under the hood — several dependencies were updated to address security concerns.
  By @stevenpersia in #28

• 📦 Smarter Plugin Fetching
  We now skip the .git directory when fetching plugins to avoid unnecessary clutter.
  By @stevenpersia in #29

• 🧹 .prettierignore Update
  Even the ignore files got some love.
  By @stevenpersia in #24

• 🐧 Pacman Package Manager Support
  Arch users, rejoice! Pacman support is now built into Backslash for better compatibility and smoother integration.
  Added by @stevenpersia in #31

🆕 New Contributors

A warm welcome to our newest Backslash contributors:

• @Jannyboy313 – PR validation & contributor docs
• @NotGhoull – Icon rendering fix

📄 Full Changelog

Compare v0.2.1...v0.2.2

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Thanks again for supporting the project — your interest means a lot.
Backslash is still very much alive, and the journey to v1 continues.

Until next time, keep coding and stay terminally inspired. 💻✨

0.2.1

Release Notes: v0.2.1 - "The Evolution Continues"

🚀 Enhancements and Fixes Await!

Greetings, Backslash enthusiasts! We're thrilled to unveil our latest update, packed with crucial fixes.

What's Changed?

• Dependency Upgrade: Keeping things fresh! We've upgraded all dependencies to ensure optimal performance and security. PR #14

• Update Process Improvement: We've added a crucial fix that ensures the tray is destroyed before installing updates. This will help prevent any hiccups during your update process. PR #15

• ESLint Configuration Update: The ESLint configuration has been updated. PR #16

• Window Behavior Fix: No more unwelcome surprises! We've resolved an issue preventing the window from hiding when selecting a plugins directory and fixed the default value. PR #17

Remember, each bug you encounter is merely an unexpected feature waiting to be discovered. But do let us know about them! ✨

xoxo

0.2.0

Release Notes: v0.2.0 - "The Shortcut Shift"

⚡Streamlined and Supercharged!

Hello, Backslash adventurers! The mission continues as we introduce new features and refine your experience. With this update, your workflow is about to become even more seamless and customizable.

What's New?

• Settings Dialog for Hotkeys & Plugins Directory : Control at your fingertips! Easily configure hotkeys (toggle app and toggle more actions) and manage your plugins directory through a sleek new settings dialog. Your shortcuts, your way. PR #13

Happy backslashes \\\\\\

0.1.1

Release Notes: v0.1.1 - "The Glow Up"

🎨 Polishing Our Rocket!

Dear Backslash enthusiasts, we're back with a shiny new update! While our rocket has already taken off, we've been busy adding some fancy decals and upgrading the onboard systems.

What's New?

• Auto-updater: Because manually updating is so 2022.
• Fancy new logo font: Now you can read "Backslash" in style!
• Version display: So you know exactly which build of awesomeness you're running.
• Single instance magic: We've made sure Backslash doesn't clone itself. One is unique enough!

We'd like to thank our brave beta testers who risked their sanity to bring you this update. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten (until the next release).

Remember, if Backslash makes your coding life easier, it's working as intended. If not, well... have you tried turning it off and on again?

Ciao!

v0.1.0

Release Notes: v0.1.0 - "The Big Bang"

🚀 Houston, We Have Liftoff!

Ladies and gentlemen, penguins and command line enthusiasts, the moment you've all been waiting for has arrived. Backslash is officially launched!

What's New?

• Everything. Literally everything. It's our first release!

Key Features:

• It runs (most of the time)
• It doesn't set your computer on fire (results may vary)
• It makes you look cool in front of your Mac-using friends

Known Issues:

• May cause uncontrollable desire to customize everything
• Side effects may include increased productivity and decreased social life

We'd like to thank caffeine, late-night coding sessions, and the unending patience of our rubber ducks for making this release possible.

Remember, if you encounter any bugs, they're not bugs - they're surprise features. But please tell us anyway.

Have fun!