v0.6.5: GUI Default Interface

Release Date: March 25, 2024

Overview

Version 0.6.5 makes the GUI the default interface for the Punch Card Project, improving accessibility for new users while maintaining all terminal-based functionality for advanced users.

Key Changes

GUI Default Interface

• Made the GUI the default interface when no arguments are provided
• Enhanced startup sequence to load the GUI automatically
• Optimized window sizing and initial layout
• Added more descriptive tooltips and interface elements

Command-Line Options

• Added clearer command-line options and documentation
• Updated help text to reflect the new default behavior
• Added explicit --terminal option to run in terminal mode
• Improved argument parsing and validation

Usage Examples

• Updated all usage examples to reflect new default behavior
• Added examples for both GUI and terminal modes
• Included documentation for common use cases
• Standardized example formatting for clarity

Error Handling

• Improved error handling for GUI and terminal modes
• Added more descriptive error messages
• Enhanced recovery from common error conditions
• Standardized error reporting across interfaces

Usage

To run the application with the new default GUI interface:

python punch_card.py

To run in terminal mode:

python punch_card.py --terminal

To see all available options:

python punch_card.py --help

Upgrading

If you're upgrading from a previous version, be aware that the default behavior has changed. If your scripts relied on terminal mode being the default, you'll need to explicitly add the --terminal argument.

Documentation

The updated README.md and Command Line Arguments pages have been updated to reflect these changes.

Version History

For a complete history of all versions, see the Version History page.