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    All notable changes to GitWatchman. We ship improvements regularly.

    v2.0.27February 27, 2026

    Dark Theme & Security Update

    • improvedDark theme is now the default for a better visual experience
    • improvedStrengthened security protections across the application
    • improvedPrivacy Policy updated with detailed Google data usage disclosures
    • improvedBetter accessibility for screen reader users
    v2.0.25January 31, 2026

    Release History Panel

    • addedView last 5 releases for each monitored repository directly from the dashboard
    • addedRelease history with truncated notes and direct links to GitHub releases
    • improvedSmart caching system reduces GitHub API calls and improves loading speed
    • improvedRepository cards now show History button for quick access to past releases
    v2.0.23January 28, 2026

    Visual Refresh & Animations

    • addedReading progress bar on long pages (Privacy, Terms, Changelog, etc.)
    • addedSmooth page load animations with staggered reveals
    • improvedButtons now have subtle lift effect on hover
    • improvedCards and dialogs have enhanced colored shadows
    • improvedSuccess and error states now have animated feedback
    • improvedTypography scales smoothly across all screen sizes
    v2.0.14December 26, 2025

    Theme & Accessibility Improvements

    • improvedSystem theme is now the default (respects your OS preference)
    • improvedAll colors now meet WCAG AAA accessibility standards (7:1 contrast)
    • fixedRemoved flash of loading screen during login
    • fixedBetter contrast for all text elements in both light and dark themes
    v2.0.11December 23, 2025

    Profile & Settings Redesign

    • addedTheme switcher: Dark, Light, or System preference
    • improvedProfile menu redesigned (click-to-open, faster animations)
    • improvedSettings dialog with organized sections
    • improvedDanger Zone redesigned with GitHub-style layout
    • improvedLight theme improvements for dialogs
    • fixedNo more flash of login page when refreshing dashboard
    v2.0.9December 22, 2025

    RSS Feed, Import/Export & Release Notes

    • addedPersonal RSS Feed for your monitored repositories
    • addedExport your repository list as JSON or CSV
    • addedImport repositories from JSON/CSV files
    • addedRelease notes preview included in email notifications
    v2.0.3December 21, 2025

    Performance & Accessibility

    • improvedPageSpeed Insights: 100/100 desktop, 97/100 mobile
    • improvedPerfect accessibility score (100/100)
    • improvedFaster font loading with optimized weights
    • fixedImproved heading structure for screen readers
    v2.0.0December 20, 2025

    Next.js 16 Migration

    • addedRebuilt on a faster, more modern framework for improved performance
    • addedPages now render on the server for better SEO and faster loading
    • addedEnhanced security protections for safer browsing
    • improvedStatic pages now load instantly (pre-rendered at build time)
    • improvedBetter image optimization with modern formats (AVIF/WebP)
    • improvedFaster page loads with smaller download size
    v1.4.0December 19, 2025

    Cosmic Design & Accessibility

    • addedNew cosmic-inspired design with deep purple palette
    • addedChangelog page to track all updates
    • improvedWCAG AA compliant colors for better readability
    • improvedHomepage fits in desktop viewport without scrolling
    • improvedCleaner, simpler hover effects across all pages
    v1.3.0December 18, 2025

    Google Login & Beta System

    • addedGoogle OAuth sign-in alongside GitHub
    • addedFeatures page showcasing GitWatchman capabilities
    • addedNEW badge for releases within last 24 hours
    • improvedRepository cards now show relative release dates
    v1.2.0December 18, 2025

    Welcome Emails & Performance

    • addedWelcome email sent to new users on signup
    • improvedFaster loading with offline caching (PWA)
    • improvedBetter search engine visibility (SEO)
    v1.1.0September 14, 2025

    Mobile-First Redesign

    • addedFull mobile-responsive design
    • addedTouch-optimized drag and drop
    • improvedProfessional legal pages (Privacy, Terms, Cookies)
    • fixedVarious mobile layout issues
    v1.0.0June 1, 2025

    Initial Beta Launch

    • addedGitHub OAuth authentication
    • addedRepository tracking (up to 5 repos)
    • addedEmail notifications for new releases
    • addedModern, clean dashboard interface

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