Changelog

2026-04-15

• Fixed an issue where deleting a comment or a post would fail silently due to a database permission conflict

• Post owner no longer sees the +1 subscribe button on their own posts

• Buttons that trigger actions (delete, approve, reject, logout, comment) now show a loading state and disable themselves while the action is in progress, so you can't accidentally trigger them twice

• Removing an image during upload now shows a spinner on that image while it's being deleted

• Post cards now show a comment bubble icon when a post has comments, so you can tell at a glance if a conversation is already happening

• You can now hit +1 directly from the feed to show interest in a need, without opening the post — hover it to see what it does

• The "Contact" button on a post now opens a single dialog where you can choose to contact the post owner or reach out to everyone who showed interest, instead of having two separate buttons

• Comments and showing interest (+1) are now mentioned in the About page and Privacy Policy

2026-04-14

• Post images now show as a gallery with thumbnails — click a thumbnail to switch the main image, and click the main image to view it full screen
• Category is now required when creating or editing a post, and it's asked right after the type so it's easier to fill in

2026-04-11

• You can now send a connection request directly from someone's profile page, without needing to go through one of their posts

• Each user now has a public profile page — visit it to see their name, description, and contact info if you're already connected

• You can add a short description to your profile that others will see when they visit your page

• Author names and avatars on posts and the connections list are now clickable links to that person's profile

• You now get notified when someone sends you a contact request, when your own request gets approved, and when someone votes on your idea or bug report

• A bell icon in the header shows your total unread count and opens an inbox with your notification history — opening it marks everything as read

• The Requests, Connections, and Ideas & Bugs menu items each show their own unread badge so you can see at a glance what needs attention

2026-04-08

• A badge now shows how many contact requests are waiting for your response — visible on the avatar icon and the Requests link in the menu. It updates in real time as requests come in or get resolved

• Image delete and "set as main" controls are now always visible when uploading photos, so they work properly on mobile too

• Actions like approving a request, deleting a post, or publishing now show a confirmation or error message so you always know what happened

• Admins can now delete any post directly from its page, not just their own

2026-04-04

• On the home feed you can switch between cards and a table to scan more posts at once; it still follows needs or offers and your category filter, and you can bookmark or share a link with table view on

• The privacy policy explains that when you’re signed in, our analytics may receive your email address so we can recognise your visits in our statistics

• The site logo and Feed in the menu open the needs feed right away, so you can skip the big “choose what to explore” step when you already know the board

2026-04-03

• On Ideas & Bugs, tap a title to open that item’s page; if you submitted it, you can change or remove it there

• The list can show only your ideas and bugs, and your cards include Edit and Delete (same idea as My Posts); Edit opens the item ready to change

• After you send a new idea or bug, you return to the list instead of staying on a thank-you screen

• If you’re not logged in and tap vote on an idea or bug, a short message says you need to sign in

• On the home screen, the “what do you want to explore” block sits a little higher on narrow phones

• The home screen nudges you to pick what to explore on the board, and the two big choices are labeled Needs and Offers so it’s clearer you’re opening the feed

• On the narrowest phones, the footer uses slightly smaller text so the links don’t feel cramped

• On Ideas & Bugs, choosing All / Bug / Feature uses the same chip-style controls as elsewhere instead of a dropdown

• On the feed, “Suggest a category” sits on the same line as the category chips when there’s room, so the filters stay more compact

• The old Feedback area is now Ideas & Bugs — same purpose with a clearer name and its own section in the site

• You can suggest a new post category from the feed or when writing a post; we review suggestions before they appear in the list, and you get a short on-screen confirmation when yours is sent

• Links you share (to the site or to a single post) now show a proper preview in apps like WhatsApp, Facebook, and X — title, short description, and image

• If a post includes photos, the shared preview uses the first photo

• Clicking "New Post" from the feed now pre-selects the post type (need or offer) you were browsing

• All buttons now show a pointer cursor on hover

• Brand colors applied consistently across buttons, badges, switches, and filters

• A welcome modal greets first-time visitors with a quick intro to the platform

• My Posts, Requests, Connections, Profile and Logout are now grouped under your avatar in the navigation bar

• About page moved to the footer alongside Feedback, Changelog, Terms and Privacy

• Footer links reorganized into clearer groups

• Added an About page explaining what Caparica Community is, why it exists, and how it works — accessible from the navigation bar

2026-04-01

• Clicking filters or navigating between pages now shows visual loading feedback so you know the page is updating
• A thin progress bar appears at the top of the page during any navigation
• Feedback form moved to its own dedicated page with a "New Feedback" button
• Card and badge styling improved across the platform

2026-03-31

• Feed buttons are now responsive and better sized for mobile screens

• "I offer" icon updated to a megaphone for better visual balance

• Card layouts improved across the feed, my posts, and feedback pages

• Feed page redesigned: big "I need" and "I offer" buttons greet you on arrival — pick one to see posts

• Brand colors added across the platform (blue and orange)

• Category filter now shows as tappable badges instead of a dropdown

• Post cards no longer overflow on small screens

• Approved contact emails now include a link to your Connections page

• Post type filter now uses toggle buttons instead of a dropdown for quicker filtering

• The platform now uses privacy-friendly, cookie-free analytics to help us understand how features are used — no personal data is collected

• Posts can now include up to 3 photos — visible on the post card and detail page

• You can now edit your own posts after publishing

• Added user avatars — upload one from your profile, and it shows on your posts

• Feedback now supports upvoting and downvoting so the community can prioritize what matters

• Feedback list can be filtered by type, status, and sorted by votes, date, or author

• Added Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy pages

• Login page now links to Terms and Privacy Policy

• Added a public changelog page so you can see what's new

• Post cards redesigned with a more compact layout and thumbnail previews

• Location now shows with a map pin icon on posts

• Waves logo animation now loops continuously on hover

• Footer now links to Terms, Privacy, and Changelog