๐ Chat App Updates
Welcome to the update page! Here you can check out the latest changes, upcoming features, and our roadmap. Stay tuned! ๐ ๏ธ
๐ฅ Latest Updates - Version 0.3.4 (May 2025)
๐ Rules & Terms Acceptance
We've added a mandatory popup that all users must accept before using the chat:
New users see the popup immediately upon joining
Existing users will see it once after updating
Users must click "Accept" to continue using the chat
Popup can be reviewed later through the settings menu
Improved community safety and awareness
๐พ Message Persistence with Local Storage
Messages are now cached in browser's local storage to prevent complete loss during server restarts:
Last 200 messages are stored in browser's local storage
Messages persist even if server restarts
When reconnecting, messages are restored from local storage
New messages from server replace the oldest cached messages
Storage is automatically cleared if unused for 30 days
Users can manually clear chat history from settings
๐ Fixed Issues:
Fixed complete message loss when server restarted
Resolved occasional duplicate messages during restoration
Fixed timestamp display issues with restored messages
๐ฅ Previous Updates - Version 0.3.2 (May 2025)
๐ File Upload & Sharing
We've added the ability to upload and share files directly in the chat:
๐
Project_Requirements.pdf
2.4 MB
Download
๐ผ๏ธ
Screenshot_2025.png
1.1 MB
Download
Click the upload button to select files from your device
Supported file types: PDF, images, documents, and more
Click "Download" to save files to your device
Right-click "Download" and "Open in new tab" to preview files (for images and PDFs)
File size limit: 10MB per file
Progress indicator shows upload status
File type icons help identify content at a glance
๐ ๏ธ UI Adjustments & Improvements
Notification bell moved from top to beside admin login button
More compact notification bell icon (40px โ 30px)
Adjusted send button width for better proportion
Optimized message input field width
Improved username input field spacing
Admin login button now has consistent styling
All interactive elements have better hover states
๐ฅ Previous Updates - Version 0.3.0 (April 2025)
๐ฌ Threaded Replies
We've added a powerful new way to reply to specific messages in conversations:
Shivansh: Knock Knock!!โฉ๏ธ
You:
Shivansh: Knock Knock!!
Who's there!!?.
Replying to Shivansh: Knock Knock!!
ร
๐ Bug Fixes & Optimizations in 0.3.2:
Fixed notification bell positioning issue that caused message overlap
Improved file upload error handling
Fixed rare crash when previewing certain file types
Optimized file download performance
Improved mobile layout for file sharing interface
Fixed visual glitch in message input field
๐ฎ What's Coming Next?
๐จ Custom Themes: Choose from multiple color schemes or create your own.
๐ End-to-End Encryption: Optional secure messaging for private conversations.
๐ค Chat Bots: Integrate helpful bots for notifications, reminders, and fun interactions.
๐ฑ Mobile App: Native iOS and Android apps for better mobile experience.
๐งต Thread Management: Better tools for following and organizing threaded conversations.
๐ Search Functionality: Search through chat history for specific messages or files.
๐ Previous Updates (Click to Expand) ๐ฝ
Version 0.2.0 (March 2025)
๐ Mention System: Initial implementation of user mentions.
๐จ UI Refresh: Improved message bubbles and layout.
Version 0.1.2 (Feb 22, 2025)
๐ Basic Notifications: Simple mention highlighting.
๐ด Simple Mentions: @username mentions with basic formatting.
๐ Message Deletion: Admins can delete messages.
Version 0.1.1 (Feb 15, 2025)
๐ Online Users List: Added !online command to see active users.
๐ Admin Login: Added admin authentication system.
Version 0.1.0 (Feb 1, 2025)
๐ Initial Release: Basic chat functionality with WebSockets.
Version 0.0.1 (March 2, 2022)
๐ Begining of the project: Basic chat app that only allows sending messages. Originally started at the end of my schooling.
Ugly looking UI, unresponsive structure. Only Computer supported. Ugly theme etc, started by me and my classmates.
๐ฝ Hidden Surprise
Don't Click Me
๐ Stay tuned for more updates! Follow us for real-time changes and suggestions.