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Changelog
Track the evolution of The HdG Beacon platform. See what's new, what's improved, and what we're working on next.
Currently on v3.0 Beta
Regular Updates
CURRENT VERSION
Version 3.0
beta
September 3, 2025
Key Highlights
- Premium hero section with seasonal & time-based themes
- Enhanced performance optimizations
- Comprehensive changelog system
- Production-ready error boundaries
New Features
- ▸Dynamic hero with 12 theme combinations (4 seasons × 3 times of day)
- ▸Auto-updating seasonal themes based on astronomical dates
- ▸Time-of-day adaptive UI (Morning, Afternoon, Evening)
- ▸Animated particles and weather effects with performance optimization
- ▸Beta v3.0 badge with changelog navigation
- ▸Feature cards with tooltips and direct navigation
- ▸Theme customization panel with manual override
Performance
- ▸Database query optimization with comprehensive indexes
- ▸Lazy loading for heavy components with dynamic imports
- ▸Intersection Observer for visibility-based rendering
- ▸Reduced motion support for accessibility
- ▸Code splitting and Webpack optimizations
- ▸Fixed 11-19 second query delays with materialized views
Bug Fixes
- ▸Fixed TypeScript errors in hero component
- ▸Resolved "All Attractions" navigation removal
- ▸Fixed header text visibility on light backgrounds
- ▸Corrected theme toggle positioning conflicts
- ▸Fixed analytics tracking with proper event structure
Version 2.5
stable
September 2, 2025
Key Highlights
- Lodging & accommodations system
- Event management improvements
- Enhanced filtering capabilities
- Newsletter updates
New Features
- ▸Complete lodging/stay planning system
- ▸Event ID system for better tracking
- ▸Advanced filtering for businesses and events
- ▸Updated newsletter subscription flow
- ▸Plan your stay page with accommodations
Improvements
- ▸Better event reference system
- ▸Improved planner debug tools
- ▸Enhanced page update mechanisms
- ▸Streamlined navigation structure
Version 2.0
stable
August 1, 2025
Key Highlights
- HdG Live Pulse Dashboard
- Chesapeake Bay Cam with live feeds
- Weather & Tide tracking
- Community features expansion
New Features
- ▸HdG Live Pulse Dashboard with real-time city metrics
- ▸Chesapeake Bay Cam page with decoy duck views
- ▸Weather Widget with 7-day forecast integration
- ▸Tide charts and water level tracking
- ▸Community Photo Wall with voting system
- ▸Interactive Dashboard with live stats
- ▸Analytics tracking system for all features
- ▸Challenge system with gamification
- ▸Rich text editor for content creation
- ▸Special days calendar (365 days of celebrations)
- ▸Dining page with restaurant categories
- ▸Shopping page with local businesses
Live Features
- ▸Real-time visitor counter
- ▸Live weather updates from OpenWeatherMap
- ▸Current tide levels and predictions
- ▸Active business count tracker
- ▸Today's events feed
- ▸Community activity stream
- ▸Live voting on photos and content
Performance
- ▸Mobile-specific optimizations (v3.0-5.0)
- ▸Improved live pulse updates
- ▸Optimized announcement limits
- ▸Better side-by-side layouts for tablets
- ▸Lazy loading for heavy components
Bug Fixes
- ▸Fixed event categories system
- ▸Resolved challenge RLS policies
- ▸Fixed community photos table structure
- ▸Corrected storage policies for uploads
Version 1.5
stable
July 15, 2025
Key Highlights
- Business management system
- Authentication improvements
- Vercel Analytics integration
- Mobile experience enhancement
New Features
- ▸Business signup and login with secure authentication
- ▸Password reset functionality
- ▸User dashboard for claims and post management
- ▸Vercel Analytics integration
- ▸Sitemap generation for SEO
Improvements
- ▸Mobile-first responsive design
- ▸P1-P3 priority bug fixes
- ▸Improved logout functionality
- ▸Better error handling for auth flows
Version 1.0
stable
June 30, 2025
Key Highlights
- Initial HdG Interactive Guide launch
- Complete tourism platform
- Interactive maps and guides
- Business & event management
Core Features
- ▸Interactive guide for Havre de Grace tourists
- ▸Business listings with categories and locations
- ▸Event calendar with registration system
- ▸Community page with user engagement
- ▸Explore page with attraction categories
- ▸Plan Your Stay page for trip planning
- ▸About, Contact, Privacy, and Terms pages
- ▸Newsletter subscription system
- ▸Admin dashboard for content management
- ▸Location-based services with maps
- ▸Announcement system with pinning
- ▸Photo spots guide for tourists
- ▸Pet-friendly location listings
- ▸Nature and outdoor activities section
- ▸Historical events timeline
- ▸Insider facts and local tips
Technical Foundation
- ▸Next.js 15.3.5 with React 19
- ▸Supabase backend with PostgreSQL
- ▸TypeScript for type safety
- ▸Tailwind CSS & shadcn/ui components
- ▸Framer Motion animations
- ▸Mapbox integration for interactive maps
- ▸Image optimization with Next.js Image
- ▸Server-side rendering (SSR)
- ▸API routes for backend logic
- ▸Authentication with Supabase Auth
- ▸Real-time subscriptions
- ▸Responsive mobile-first design
Have feedback or found a bug?
We're constantly working to improve The HdG Beacon. Your feedback helps us build a better platform for the Havre de Grace community.
Coming in v4.0: Enhanced business profiles, dark mode, and more interactive features!