Version History - griffingilreath/Punch-Card-Project GitHub Wiki

Version History

This page provides a chronological history of Punch Card Project versions and their key features.

Recent Versions

v0.6.7 (March 29, 2025) - Settings System Overhaul and Animation Manager Beta

  • Implemented comprehensive Settings Manager for centralized configuration
  • Introduced Animation Manager (Beta) for coordinated animation control
  • Enhanced Menu Bar integration for better feature access
  • Started work on text positioning (Alpha) with early layout-based experiments
  • Added documentation for Settings Manager and Animation Manager features
  • Known issues: Text positioning remains unstable with significant glitches

Read more about v0.6.7

v0.6.6 (March 27, 2025) - Keychain Integration & Settings Management

Version 0.6.6 introduces significant improvements to settings management, API integration, and security.

Key Features

  • Secure API key storage with system keychain integration
  • Centralized settings management with new SettingsManager class
  • Improved settings dialog with a tabbed interface
  • Enhanced API integration with better error handling

Details

  • Added keychain integration for securely storing API keys
  • Removed plaintext API key storage from settings file
  • Created a comprehensive SettingsManager class
  • Redesigned the settings dialog with a more organized tabbed interface
  • Improved API connection testing with better feedback
  • Enhanced project organization with cleaner directory structure

v0.6.5 (March 25, 2024) - GUI Default Interface

  • Made the GUI the default interface when no arguments are provided
  • Added clearer command-line options and comprehensive documentation
  • Updated usage examples to reflect new default behavior
  • Improved error handling for both GUI and terminal modes

v0.6.4 (March 26, 2024) - Documentation Refinement

  • Fixed README formatting and structure with consistent styling
  • Updated hardware integration documentation with improved clarity
  • Corrected file path references throughout documentation
  • Improved documentation clarity with better examples
  • Enhanced version history organization and readability
  • Standardized section headers for consistency
  • Fixed duplicate sections and redundant content
  • Updated component references for accuracy
  • Improved code block formatting for better readability
  • Enhanced readability of technical sections

v0.6.3 (March 25, 2024) - Testing Infrastructure

  • Restored and reorganized testing documentation for better structure
  • Added comprehensive test suite with pytest integration
  • Updated command-line interface documentation with test commands
  • Improved test script organization and clarity
  • Removed outdated debug mode references from documentation
  • Added detailed test module descriptions for developers
  • Added pytest and pytest-cov dependencies to requirements
  • Created dedicated test files for each component
  • Implemented both pytest and standalone test runners for flexibility
  • Fixed inconsistencies in command-line arguments
  • Standardized test command formats across the project
  • Enhanced test coverage reporting for quality assurance
  • Improved code organization for better maintainability

v0.6.2 (March 25, 2024) - Enhanced Character Support

  • Added support for multiple character encodings (IBM 026, IBM 029, UNIVAC)
  • Improved LED matrix visualization for all character sets
  • Enhanced error handling for hardware integration
  • Updated documentation with detailed examples
  • Fixed GPIO pin mapping issues for hardware controllers
  • Resolved character encoding edge cases for special characters
  • Improved error messages for invalid punch patterns
  • Added comprehensive hardware setup guide with diagrams
  • Updated installation instructions for all platforms
  • Expanded troubleshooting section with common solutions

v0.6.1 (March 24, 2024) - Security & Testing

  • Implemented secure API key handling with multiple storage options
  • Added automated testing framework for continuous integration
  • Enhanced error reporting with detailed diagnostics
  • Improved documentation clarity for installation and configuration
  • Fixed minor UI bugs in the graphical interface

v0.6.0 (March 24, 2024) - Major Project Reorganization

  • Complete Directory Structure Reorganization for better organization
  • Module-Based Architecture with clear separation of concerns
  • Enhanced Maintainability through improved code organization
  • Dedicated Module Directories for specialized components
  • API Key Protection in git-ignored secrets directory
  • Backup File Management with better .gitignore patterns
  • Documentation improvements with comprehensive guides
  • Clean Repository History removing sensitive information
  • Centralized Configuration in dedicated directory
  • Organized Documentation with logical structure
  • Legacy Code Management in dedicated directory
  • Resource Organization for better asset management
  • Simplified Entry Point with clean main module
  • Organized Backups for historical preservation
  • Clean Project Root directory for better navigation
  • Preserved Development History for reference

Earlier Versions

v0.5.9-security (March 24, 2024) - Security Enhancement

  • Security Documentation with comprehensive guidelines
  • Enhanced API Key Handling for better security

v0.5.9 (March 24, 2024) - Security & Bug Fixes

  • Enhanced Git Security with improved .gitignore
  • Security Documentation for API key management
  • Visual Bug Fix for punch card holes display

v0.5.8 (March 24, 2024) - Enhanced Message Display

  • Message Display Enhancement with improved timing
  • Visual Bug Fix for punch card holes
  • Code Structure Improvements for better readability
  • Switched to repaint() for complete widget refresh

v0.5.7 (March 23, 2024) - Non-Functional Save Point

  • Replaced Complex Implementation with functional version
  • Working Punch Card Visualization for IBM 026 patterns
  • Command-Line Interface with preserved options
  • Preserved Original Functionality for core features
  • Fixed IBM 026 Encoding for proper card patterns
  • Fixed LED Grid visualization
  • Streamlined Implementation removing problematic code
  • Minimized Dependencies to essential components
  • Command Line Options for various modes
  • Testing Functions for validation
  • Character Encoding Display with visual representation

v0.5.3 (March 24, 2024) - The MonkeyPatch Update

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  • Fixed OpenAI API integration with a robust monkey-patched client
  • Added clean API client wrapper that prevents problematic parameters
  • Implemented dynamic API key handling for more secure operations
  • Fixed proxy configuration issues that were causing connection problems
  • Created runtime patching system for dynamic code fixes
  • Added monkey patch information to the About dialog
  • Enhanced log messages for better diagnostics
  • Improved settings handling for robust configuration
  • Complete restructuring for optimal organization
  • Properly separated modules for core, display, and utilities

v0.5.2 (March 24, 2024) - Project Structure Improvements

  • Reorganized code architecture with proper separation
  • Improved testing organization with dedicated directories
  • Better configuration management with centralized files
  • Streamlined data handling with consolidated storage
  • Standardized logging with dedicated directory
  • Cleaner version archiving with better structure
  • Fixed duplicate files through archiving

v0.5.1 (March 23, 2024) - Documentation Enhancements

  • Comprehensive Interface Design History document for reference
  • Early Apple UI Design Language research (1970s-1980s)
  • EPA's 1977 Unified Visual Design System case study
  • Cultural and Societal Design Trends analysis in computing
  • Design Language summary document as research index
  • Updated references in README with research links

v0.5.0 (March 23, 2024) - Visual Interface Overhaul

  • Enhanced GUI with black-background theme for authenticity
  • Space Mono font for consistent terminal-like appearance
  • Classic Mac-style menu bar with enhanced button toolbar
  • Fixed button layout issues for better visibility
  • Improved widget visibility with enhanced contrast
  • OpenAI integration with model selection options
  • Service status monitoring for connectivity
  • API console with detailed connection information
  • Keyboard shortcuts for improved usability
  • Improved error handling for connectivity issues
  • API key management with secure storage
  • Dedicated secrets directory excluded from Git
  • Enhanced settings file structure for security
  • Updated documentation with best practices

Initial Versions

For earlier versions and more detailed technical changes, please see: