📱 Android App Launch Support

🎉 Complete API Support for EmuReady Mobile App

• Full Mobile API: Comprehensive API endpoints powering the new Android application
• Real-time Notifications: Live updates and push notifications for mobile users
• Optimized Performance: Mobile-specific API optimizations for faster response times
• Cross-Platform Sync: Seamless synchronization between web and mobile platforms
• Device Preferences: Mobile app remembers your preferred testing devices

🎮 Enhanced Emulator Configuration

⚙️ Advanced Configuration Export System

• Eden Emulator Support: Export configurations in Eden's native format
• GameNative Compatibility: Full support for GameNative emulator settings
• Universal Config Format: Standardized configuration sharing across emulators
• One-Click Export: Download emulator settings directly from listing pages
• Driver Version Tracking: SELECT field type for driver versions with backward compatibility

🔧 Configuration Management

• Auto-Detection: Automatically identifies emulator type from listings
• Custom Field Support: Dynamic field handling for emulator-specific settings
• Version Compatibility: Maintains backward compatibility with existing listings

🛡️ Enterprise-Grade Error Monitoring

📊 Sentry Integration

• Real-Time Error Tracking: Comprehensive error monitoring across the platform
• Performance Monitoring: Track slow queries and optimize bottlenecks
• User Session Replay: Debug issues with complete user context
• Smart Error Grouping: Automatic categorization of similar issues
• Proactive Alerts: Instant notifications for critical errors

🧪 Professional Testing Infrastructure

✅ Comprehensive Test Suite

• 100+ New E2E Tests: Full coverage of critical user journeys
• Page Object Model: Maintainable test architecture with reusable components
• Performance Testing: Automated monitoring of Core Web Vitals
• CI/CD Integration: Automated testing on every deployment
• Cross-Browser Testing: Validation across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari
• Authentication Testing: Robust testing of sign-up and sign-in flows

🎯 Test Coverage Areas

• User authentication and registration flows
• Listing creation and management
• Search and filtering functionality
• Voting and commenting systems
• Admin approval workflows
• Mobile responsiveness

🔒 Security & CORS Enhancements

🌐 Advanced CORS Configuration

• Partner Site Support: Eden (eden-emu.dev) can now integrate EmuReady listings
• Granular Origin Control: Fine-tuned CORS policies for different environments
• Mobile App Security: Secure API access for iOS and Android applications
• Connection Limiting: DDoS protection with per-IP connection limits
• API Key Authentication: Server-to-server authentication for trusted partners

🎨 User Experience Improvements

📊 Account Management

• Data Export: Download all your data in JSON format
• Account Dashboard: New centralized account management page
• Privacy Controls: Enhanced control over your personal information
• Activity History: View your complete platform activity

⚡ Performance Optimizations

• Faster Page Loads: Optimized bundle splitting and lazy loading
• Improved Caching: Smarter service worker caching strategies
• Database Query Optimization: Reduced query complexity for faster responses
• Image Optimization: Better handling of game cover images

🛠️ Developer Experience

📚 Enhanced Documentation

• CORS Configuration Guide: Complete guide for API integration
• Sentry Best Practices: Documentation for error tracking implementation
• Testing Guidelines: Comprehensive testing documentation

🔧 Utility Functions

• Pagination Helpers: Reusable pagination utilities with TypeScript support
• Array Utilities: Flexible array conversion functions
• Error Handling: Centralized error management with proper logging
• Type Safety: Enhanced TypeScript coverage throughout the codebase

🐛 Bug Fixes & Stability

🔧 Critical Fixes

• Edit Permissions: Fixed PC listing edit authorization checks
• CORS Headers: Resolved issues with cross-origin requests
• Service Worker: Fixed fetch handling for better offline support
• Type Errors: Resolved TypeScript issues in pagination utilities
• Connection Limits: Implemented proper SSE connection management

⚡ Performance Fixes

• Layout Shift: Reduced cumulative layout shift for better UX
• Query Optimization: Fixed N+1 query issues in listing fetches
• Memory Leaks: Resolved memory issues in real-time connections
• Bundle Size: Reduced JavaScript bundle size by 15%

🔄 Backend Improvements

🏗️ Infrastructure Updates

• Rate Limiting: Enhanced in-memory rate limiting with Redis preparation
• Connection Pooling: Optimized database connection management
• Error Recovery: Improved resilience with automatic retry mechanisms
• Logging Enhancement: Structured logging with Sentry integration

📦 Dependency Updates

• Security Updates: Latest versions of all critical dependencies
• Tailwind CSS v4: Preparing for next-generation CSS framework
• React Query: Optimized caching strategies
• TypeScript 5.5: Latest TypeScript features and improvements

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🔄 Migration Notes

For Users:

• The Android app is now fully supported with complete API access
• Your account data can be exported at any time from the Account page
• Eden users can now display EmuReady listings on their website
• All existing functionality preserved with enhanced performance

For Developers:

• Sentry integration provides comprehensive error tracking
• New test suite ensures code quality and reliability
• CORS configuration allows secure third-party integrations
• Enhanced TypeScript support improves development experience

For Partners:

• API access available for approved partners
• CORS support for embedding EmuReady data
• Comprehensive API documentation available
• Contact us for API key access

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This release marks a major milestone with full mobile app support, enterprise-grade error monitoring, and comprehensive testing infrastructure. The platform is now ready for scale with improved security, performance, and developer experience.

Download the Android app: Coming soon to Google Play Store and APK download link on the website.

Need help or found an issue? Report it in our support channels or GitHub repository.

🎮 Happy Gaming! - The EmuReady Team

🌟 What's New

🎮 PC Update

💻 Complete PC Compatibility Platform

• PC Listings System: Full compatibility reports for PC games with detailed hardware specifications
• Dynamic Hardware Database: Comprehensive CPU and GPU database with thousands of processors and graphics cards
• Custom Performance Fields: Emulator-specific settings tracking (frame rate, resolution, driver versions)
• Integrated Graphics Support: Full support for systems without discrete GPUs
• Advanced Filtering: Filter by CPU, GPU, memory, emulator, and performance metrics

🔧 Enhanced Admin Tools

• PC Listing Approvals: Dedicated admin interface for reviewing PC compatibility reports
• Hardware Management: Complete CRUD operations for CPUs, GPUs, and system configurations
• Bulk Operations: Process multiple PC listings efficiently
• Performance Analytics: Track compatibility trends across different hardware configurations

🎯 New Emulator Support

5 New Emulators Added

• Skyline: Nintendo Switch emulator for Android
• UTM: Virtual machines for iOS and macOS
• XBSX2: Enhanced PlayStation 2 emulator
• 3 Xbox Console SoCs: Support for Xbox One, Xbox One S, and Xbox One X hardware

🛠️ Major Platform Enhancements

🔒 Role-Based Permission System

• Dynamic Permissions: Granular permission control for all user actions
• Enhanced Role Hierarchy: USER → AUTHOR → DEVELOPER → MODERATOR → ADMIN → SUPER_ADMIN
• Permission Auditing: Complete logging of all permission changes and role assignments
• Developer Tools: Special privileges for verified emulator developers

📊 User Reports & Moderation

• Comprehensive Reporting: Users can report inappropriate content with categorized reasons
• Shadow Banning: Advanced moderation system that hides content without user notification
• Admin Moderation Dashboard: Full report management with status tracking and bulk actions
• User Ban Management: Time-based bans with automatic expiration

🔔 Enhanced Notification System

• Smart Filtering: Banned users don't receive notifications for hidden content
• Duplicate Prevention: Intelligent notification deduplication
• Better UI: Improved notification center with proper navigation

🌟 User Experience Improvements

⚡ Smart Device Memory

• Last Used Device: Automatically remembers your preferred device for faster listing creation
• Quick Selection: One-click device selection based on your history
• Persistent Preferences: Device and SoC preferences saved across sessions

🎨 Mobile-First Design

• Responsive PC Listings: Beautiful compatibility reports on all screen sizes
• Mobile Optimization: Improved touch interfaces and navigation
• Progressive Loading: Smooth loading states and skeleton animations

🔍 Advanced Search & Filtering

• URL State Management: Search and filter parameters persist in URLs
• "My Listings" Filter: Quickly view only your own compatibility reports
• Multi-Platform Search: Search across both mobile and PC compatibility databases

📱 Mobile API Expansion

🔧 Extended Mobile API

• PC Listings Endpoints: Complete API coverage for PC compatibility data
• Hardware APIs: Access to CPU, GPU, and SoC databases
• Enhanced Authentication: Improved mobile session handling
• Performance Optimizations: Faster API responses with better caching

🐛 Bug Fixes & Performance

⚡ Performance Optimizations

• Efficient Database Queries: Optimized queries for PC listings and hardware data
• Reduced Bundle Size: Cleaner imports and better code splitting
• Improved Caching: Better React Query integration across all components

🔧 Critical Fixes

• Rate Limiting: Proper API protection with dynamic rate limiting
• Security Enhancements: Email address protection and origin validation
• Error Handling: More robust error boundaries and user feedback
• Form Validation: Better input validation and error messages

🎯 Developer Experience

🏗️ Enhanced Development Tools

• Claude GitHub Actions: Automated PR reviews and code assistance
• Improved Testing: Better test coverage for new PC listings functionality
• Type Safety: Enhanced TypeScript coverage across the platform
• Documentation: Updated API documentation with new endpoints

🌟 What's New

🎮 More Gaming Options

• 50+ New Devices Added: Find your exact device model for better compatibility matching
• 23+ New SoC's Added: Find your exact SoC model for better compatibility matching
• Xbox 360 Emulation: New Xenia emulator support for testing Xbox 360 games

🖼️ No More Broken Images

• Fixed Image Loading: Game images now load reliably from all sources (including RAWG)
• Faster Performance: Images load quicker with better caching

📱 Fixes

• Mobile design: All the pages are now accessible on mobile devices
• Reduced Request sizes: Faster page loads and less data usage.

📱 Mobile App Coming Soon

• New API Platform: Backend foundation for upcoming mobile app
• Better Performance: Faster page loads and smoother interactions throughout the site

Early teaser of the new mobile-first listings page

• Early in development, but feel free to take a look at https://emuready.com/v2/listings and provide your feedback.
• This is a Proof of Concept and not all buttons/filters work, the focus was mainly on a better UI/UX on smaller screens.

📱 Mobile API Platform

✨ Complete Mobile API Documentation System

• Auto-Generated Documentation: Interactive Swagger UI at /docs/mobile-api with live API testing
• 26 API Endpoints: Comprehensive mobile API covering listings, games, devices, emulators, and user management
• OpenAPI 3.0 Specification: Full schema definitions with proper authentication handling
• Real-Time Updates: Documentation automatically regenerates when API changes are made
• Public & Protected Routes: Clear distinction between endpoints requiring authentication

🔧 Developer Tools

• CLI Documentation Generator: npm run docs:generate creates up-to-date API docs
• Watch Mode: npm run docs:watch automatically regenerates docs when router files change
• Static File Generation: OpenAPI spec available at /api/docs/mobile/openapi.json

🐳 Docker Development Environment

🚀 One-Command Setup

• Complete Docker Support: Full development environment with ./scripts/docker-dev.sh
• Database Integration: PostgreSQL with automatic migrations and seeding
• Prisma Studio: Built-in database admin interface at localhost:5555
• Hot Reload: Live development with file watching and automatic restarts
• Webhook Testing: Cloudflare tunnel integration for Clerk webhook development

⚙️ Developer Experience

• Test Users: Pre-seeded accounts for all user roles (admin, author, user)
• Persistent Data: Database changes survive container restarts
• Environment Management: Automatic .env.docker configuration
• Command Integration: Run any npm script inside containers with ease

🖼️ Enhanced Image Handling

🔍 Smart Image Proxy

• CORS Protection: Server-side image fetching to bypass browser restrictions
• MIME Type Detection: Intelligent content-type detection for various image formats
• Robust Validation: Dual validation using both headers and file extensions
• CDN Optimization: Proper caching headers for improved performance
• Error Resilience: Graceful handling of problematic image servers (like RAWG.io)

📊 Analytics & Tracking Improvements

📈 Enhanced User Analytics

• Filter Action Tracking: Monitor how users interact with search and filter options
• URL State Management: Better query parameter handling with push state support
• User Journey Insights: Track content discovery patterns and filter effectiveness
• Performance Monitoring: Improved tracking of user engagement with platform features

Important note regarding Analytics:

All tracking is opt-in and will only be used better understand user behaviour to improve the platform.

• EmuReady does not track when you don't consent.
• EmuReady will never sell data
• EmuReady will only track what it needs to improve the experience.

🛠️ Admin Panel Enhancements

🎨 Improved Admin Interface

• Standardized Admin Layout: Consistent header and navigation across all admin pages
• Better Button Components: Reusable table action buttons with improved styling
• Image Management: Enhanced image preview and indicator components
• Navigation Icons: Clear visual hierarchy in admin navigation

🐛 Bug Fixes & Performance

🔧 Image Loading Fixes

• RAWG Image Support: Fixed issues with RAWG.io images returning incorrect MIME types
• Content Type Detection: Robust image validation that works across different CDNs
• Proxy Reliability: Better error handling for external image sources

⚡ Performance Optimizations

• URL Parameter Handling: Streamlined query management without page reloads
• Component Optimization: Better state management in listings and filter components
• API Efficiency: Optimized mobile API endpoints with proper pagination and filtering

🔧 Technical Improvements

🏗️ Development Infrastructure

• Docker-First Development: Complete containerized development workflow
• API Documentation Pipeline: Automated documentation generation and deployment
• Enhanced TypeScript: Better type safety across API and component layers
• Improved Error Handling: More robust error boundaries and user feedback

📦 Dependency Management

• Cleaner Dependencies: Removed unused packages and optimized imports
• Security Updates: Latest versions of core dependencies
• Build Optimization: Faster builds with improved Docker layer caching

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🔄 Migration Notes

For Contributors:

• Docker development environment is now the recommended setup method
• Mobile API documentation is automatically generated - no manual updates needed
• Use ./scripts/docker-dev.sh for fastest onboarding experience

For Users:

• All existing functionality preserved (+ more) with enhanced performance
• New mobile API provides programmatic access to platform features
• Image loading is now more reliable across different sources

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This release is the start of establising EmuReady as a true platform with comprehensive API access and streamlined development workflows. The Docker integration makes contributing easier.

API is currenlty only used for the mobile app that is in the making but can potentially be opened up when requested. Reach out on Discord if you would like to know more.

Need help or found an issue? Report it in our support channels or GitHub repository.

🎮 Happy Gaming! - The EmuReady Team

🔐 Authentication & Security Enhancements

🆕 Discord Authentication Support

• Added Discord as a sign-up and sign-in option through Clerk
• Users can now authenticate using their Discord accounts
• Seamless integration with existing authentication flow

🔒 Privacy-First Username System

• Bidirectional Username Sync: Usernames now stay perfectly synchronized between Clerk and database
• Privacy Protection: Never uses first/last names for usernames - only uses Discord/Clerk usernames
• Conflict Resolution: Intelligent handling of username conflicts with clear error messages
• Real-time Sync: Profile page username changes automatically sync back to Clerk
• Graceful Fallbacks: System continues working even if sync temporarily fails

🎯 Listing Management Revolution

✨ Auto-Approval System

• Author+ Auto-Approval: Users with AUTHOR role or higher get listings automatically approved
• Smart Processing: Auto-approved listings are immediately visible to the community
• Audit Trail: System tracks who approved what for transparency
• Time-Sensitive Editing: Authors can edit their listings within 60 minutes of approval

📝 Enhanced Listing Creation

• Improved Form UX: Enter key no longer accidentally submits forms (except in text areas)
• Better Text Display: Notes now properly display line breaks instead of showing as single lines
• Enhanced Validation: Better form validation with clear error messages

⏰ Time-Based Edit System

• 60-Minute Edit Window: Authors can fix typos and make corrections after approval
• Real-Time Countdown: Live timer showing remaining edit time
• Intuitive UI: Pencil icon with descriptive tooltips for edit actions
• Seamless Transitions: Clear messaging when edit time expires with option to create new listing

🔍 Advanced Filtering

• "My Listings" Toggle: Users can quickly filter to see only their own listings
• Persistent Filters: URL parameters maintain filter state across page refreshes
• Clean Navigation: Filters integrate seamlessly with existing search functionality

🛠️ Admin Panel Improvements

🔍 Enhanced Search Capabilities

• Fuzzy Search Fix: Device admin search now shows exact matches first instead of being too lenient
• Prioritized Results: Exact name matches appear before partial matches
• Better Relevance: Search results are more accurate and useful

📊 Brand Management

• Brand Filtering: Added brand dropdown filter to devices admin page
• Consistent UI: Brand filters follow the same patterns as other admin pages
• Clear All Filters: Easy way to reset all search and filter criteria

🔄 Bulk Operations

• Bulk Approval/Rejection: Process multiple listings at once
• Bulk Game Processing: Handle multiple game submissions efficiently
• Selection Management: Intuitive checkbox selection with "select all" functionality

🎮 Emulator & Game Management

🎯 Enhanced Game Search

• Mobile-Optimized Search: Small search button now hidden on mobile devices for cleaner interface
• Responsive Design: Better search experience across all device sizes
• Improved Visual Hierarchy: Cleaner layout with better button placement

⚙️ System Improvements

• Better Game Processing: Streamlined approval workflow for submitted games
• Enhanced Performance: Faster loading times for admin operations
• Improved Error Handling: More informative error messages throughout the system

🔔 Notification System Enhancements

📱 Improved Notification Center

• "View All Notifications" Link: Fixed missing footer link in notification popup
• Better Visibility: Footer now always visible even with many notifications
• Conditional Display: Footer only shows when there are notifications to view
• Enhanced Styling: Improved visual design with proper background colors

🐛 Critical Bug Fixes

🔧 Form & UI Fixes

• Enter Key Handling: Fixed accidental form submissions when pressing Enter
• Line Break Display: Notes and descriptions now properly show formatting
• Mobile Search: Cleaned up duplicate search buttons on mobile devices
• Notification Footer: Fixed missing "View all notifications" button

⚡ Performance & Stability

• Username Conflicts: Robust handling of duplicate username scenarios
• Sync Reliability: Improved error handling for authentication sync issues
• Database Consistency: Better data integrity across user operations
• Memory Management: Optimized component rendering and state management

🎨 UI/UX Improvements

📱 Mobile Experience

• Responsive Search: Better search interface on mobile devices
• Touch-Friendly Buttons: Improved button sizing and placement for mobile users
• Cleaner Layouts: Reduced visual clutter on smaller screens

🎯 User Experience

• Real-Time Feedback: Live countdowns and status updates
• Clear Messaging: Better error messages and user guidance
• Intuitive Actions: More discoverable functionality with better tooltips
• Consistent Design: Unified styling across all admin and user interfaces

🔧 Technical Improvements

🏗️ Architecture Enhancements

• Type Safety: Improved TypeScript implementation throughout the codebase
• Error Handling: More robust error boundaries and fallback mechanisms
• Code Quality: Removed unnecessary stuff and improved code clarity
• Import Optimization: Better import organization and type imports

⚡ Performance Optimizations

• Efficient Queries: Optimized database operations for better performance
• Reduced Bundle Size: Cleaner imports and dead code elimination
• Faster Loading: Improved component lazy loading and code splitting

🔒 Security Improvements

• Privacy Protection: Enhanced user data protection in webhook handling
• Conflict Prevention: Better validation to prevent data inconsistencies
• Audit Logging: Improved tracking of user actions and system changes

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🔄 Migration Notes

For Existing Users:

• Username synchronization will happen automatically on next login
• Existing listings remain unchanged with new edit capabilities added
• All notification preferences are preserved with enhanced functionality

For Administrators:

• New bulk operation capabilities are immediately available
• Enhanced search and filtering requires no configuration
• Auto-approval settings can be configured per user role

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This release represents a major step forward in user experience, security, and administrative efficiency. Thank you to our community for the continued feedback that drives these improvements!

Need help or found an issue? Report it in our support channels or GitHub repository.

🎮 Happy Gaming! - The EmuReady Team

🎮 New Emulator Support

🔥 Azahar Emulator Added

• Full support for Azahar emulator for Nintendo Switch emulation
• Complete emulator profile with performance tracking and compatibility ratings
• Available for creating new listings and performance reports

🔒 Trust System Launch

✨ Brand New User Trust System

• Trust Levels: Users earn trust through quality contributions and community engagement
• Trust Badges: Visual indicators showing user reliability and expertise
• Quality Control: Higher trust users have enhanced privileges and recognition
• Admin Tools: Comprehensive trust management and monitoring for administrators
• Transparent Metrics: Clear progression path for users to build their reputation

🛠️ Major Improvements & Fixes

🔍 Enhanced Search Experience

• Improved SoC Search: Much more accurate and relevant search results in admin panels
  • Prioritizes exact matches over fuzzy results
  • Requires 3+ characters for broad searching
  • Eliminates irrelevant results from overly broad matching
• URL Persistence: Search parameters now persist in URLs
  • Refresh the page and keep your search results
  • Share search URLs with others
  • Clean URL management without page reloads

📊 Admin Dashboard Enhancements

• Stats Overview: All admin pages now display key metrics at a glance
  • Devices: Total count, devices with/without listings
  • SoCs: Total count, SoCs with/without associated devices
  • Brands: Total count, brands with/without devices
  • Systems: Total count, systems with/without games
• Consistent Design: Unified stats display matching the approvals dashboard
• Real-time Updates: Stats automatically refresh with data changes

🐛 Critical Bug Fixes

• Fixed Pagination Limits: Resolved issue where some admin filters were capped at 100 items
• Improved State Management: Game addition now immediately updates UI without requiring page refresh
• Enhanced Autocomplete: SoC dropdown in device creation now shows all available options
• Z-index Fixes: Autocomplete dropdowns now properly display over modal dialogs
• Filters: List all devices and SoCs in the filters

🎨 UI/UX Improvements

• Responsive Stats: Beautiful stat cards with color-coded metrics
• Loading States: Smooth skeleton animations while data loads
• Better Visual Hierarchy: Consistent typography and spacing across admin pages
• Enhanced Accessibility: Improved keyboard navigation and screen reader support

🔧 Technical Improvements

• Optimized Database Queries: More efficient data fetching for better performance
• Improved TypeScript: Better type safety and developer experience
• Cleaner Code Architecture: Simplified URL parameter handling and state management
• Enhanced Error Handling: More informative error messages and graceful failures

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These updates represent our continued commitment to making EmuReady the best platform for retro gaming enthusiasts. Thank you to our community for the feedback and suggestions that made these improvements possible!

Need help or found an issue? Report it in our support channels or GitHub repository.

🎮 Happy Gaming! - The EmuReady Team