Changelog
All notable updates to BookMerang.
v0.6.0March 26, 2026
Whitepaper, Roadmap & Branding Update
- AddedWhitepaper & Roadmap page — project vision, technical details, and 4-phase roadmap
- AddedWhitepaper link added to navbar for easy access
- ImprovedReplaced all Cipher logos with BookMerang mascot across the entire platform
- ImprovedTiled map canvas restored for the Park — pixel-perfect Modern Exteriors tileset
- ImprovedStore copy updated — removed Cipher branding, now BookMerang powered
- FixedFooter merge conflict permanently resolved on GitHub main branch
v0.5.0March 26, 2026
Language Switcher, Store Redesign & Navbar Polish
- AddedEN/ES language switcher in the navbar — switch languages instantly
- AddedFull Spanish translations for Hero, navigation, and store
- ImprovedStore page redesigned — minimalist two-tone layout, all items locked as Coming Soon
- ImprovedNavbar reordered: My Room, Libraries, Store, Forum, Changelog
- ImprovedUser menu moved to left side, language switcher to right side in navbar
- FixedAvatar fallback — shows user initial when profile image fails to load
- ImprovedMy Room footer — larger text, amber warning badge for Park disclaimer
- FixedPersistent Footer.tsx merge conflict resolved permanently on main branch
v0.4.0March 26, 2026
My Room, Park & Legal Pages
- AddedMy Room — your personal reader space accessible from the navbar
- AddedExplore Park button in monitor overlay to discover readers in your city
- AddedPrivacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Courier Disclaimer pages
- AddedForum link in navigation bar
- ImprovedLogin page redesigned with light theme and BookMerang branding
- ImprovedLogin modal appears when non-logged-in users click My Room
- ImprovedStore items locked as Coming Soon until store development
- RemovedExchange removed from navbar — now accessed via Explore Park in your room
- AddedAuto-detect language — Spanish for Spanish-speaking regions, English by default
- RemovedManual EN/ES language switcher removed — now automatic based on browser region
v0.3.0March 26, 2026
Dashboard & Design Polish
- ImprovedDashboard redesigned with minimalist two-tone palette
- RemovedRemoved Quick Actions section from dashboard
- ImprovedAll icons and badges now use consistent red/black color scheme
v0.2.0March 25, 2026
Forum, Store & Exchange
- AddedForum with topics, comments, image attachments, and voting
- AddedExchange park with Tiled map and user spheres
- ImprovedStore page redesigned with new categories: Plants, Skins, Posters, Figures, Pets
- AddedAdmin panel for user management
- FixedEmail verification SMTP configuration
v0.1.0March 20, 2026
Profile Room & Core Features
- AddedVirtual room view with interactive bookshelf
- AddedBook swap slots, favorites, read, and wishlist shelves
- AddedMonitor overlay with user avatar display
- AddedPoster, pet, and shop item cosmetic slots
- AddedSwap log showing exchange history
- AddedLanding page with mind-map flow diagram