v0.6.5 Enhanced API Integration - griffingilreath/Punch-Card-Project GitHub Wiki

v0.6.5: Enhanced API Integration (March 25, 2024)

Version 0.6.5 focuses on making the GUI interface the default entry point for the application and enhancing the user experience through improved command-line options and error handling.

Key Features

๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ GUI Default Interface

  • Default to GUI mode when no arguments are provided, making the application more user-friendly
  • Clearer command-line arguments with improved help text and organization
  • Comprehensive documentation on all available options and modes
  • Updated example usage in documentation to reflect the new default behavior

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Command Line Refinements

  • Redesigned command-line interface with more intuitive option grouping
  • Added short and long form options for all commands
  • Added color-coded help output for better readability
  • Unified command format across all operation modes

๐Ÿ”„ Improved Error Handling

  • Enhanced error messages with clearer explanations and suggested fixes
  • Graceful fallback from GUI to terminal mode when display isn't available
  • Better diagnostic information when errors occur
  • Improved logging for troubleshooting issues

๐Ÿงช Integration Testing

  • Added automated tests for the interface selection logic
  • Improved test coverage for both GUI and terminal modes
  • Fixed edge case bugs discovered during testing
  • Enhanced CI/CD pipeline for mode-specific testing

Installation Notes

This update maintains backward compatibility while enhancing the user experience. To update:

git pull origin main
pip install -r requirements.txt

Upgrading from v0.6.4

When upgrading from v0.6.4, no special steps are required. The application will now default to GUI mode unless terminal mode is explicitly specified with command-line arguments.