Changelog
Latest updates and improvements to Biuld
Current Version: v4.3.2
Following Semantic Versioning
Version Format
v4.3.2 (Current) - Patch Release
Release Date: 18/09/2025
Status: Production Ready
Type: Patch
Changes:
- Improved new user search with sidebar layout
- Added loading animations for better user experience
- New feature: Download multiple files as a zip archive
- Various performance improvements and bug fixes
v4.3.1 (Previous) - Patch Release
Release Date: 14/09/2025
Status: Production Ready
Type: Patch
Changes:
- Fixed issues with user search functionality
- Added a new global search feature to find users
- Improved overall app stability
v4.3.0 (Previous) - Minor Release
Release Date: 14/09/2025
Status: Production Ready
Type: Minor
Changes:
- New: Biuld Desktop App now available for download
- Improved notification system with better reliability
- Added dark/light theme support
- Updated terms of service and privacy policy
- Various UI/UX improvements and bug fixes
v4.2.3 (Previous) - Patch Release
Release Date: 06/09/2025
Status: Production Ready
Type: Patch
Changes:
- Fixed issue with code snippets not saving correctly
- Improved file upload functionality from code editor
- Improved file download functionality from chat
- Various performance improvements
v4.2.2 (Previous) - Patch Release
Release Date: 06/09/2025
Status: Production Ready
Type: Patch
Changes:
- Updated project files and UI components
- Fix codes not saving as files after being sent from the code editor as they appear as bare codes text messages
- Minor bug fixes and refactoring for consistency.
v4.2.1 (Previous) - Patch Release
Release Date: 05/09/2025
Status: Production Ready
Type: Patch
Changes:
- Updated project files and UI components
- Fix Editor not showing in Desktop mode.
- Remove unnecessary console logs.
- Fix issue with the code editor not displaying in desktop mode by adding a height prop and style.
- Minor bug fixes and refactoring for consistency.
v4.2.0 (Previous) - Minor Release
Release Date: 22/08/2025
Status: Production Ready
Type: Minor
Changes:
- Updated project files and UI components
- Fixed message duplication (4 sent → 3 received).
- Optimized profile pic updates across users.
- Resolved chat persistence issues on logout and group chats.
- Improved UI: sidebar, group chat header, user & group profile details.
- Enhanced file preview system.
- Corrected bio/display name text-background color contrast.
- Fixed offline status display & typing indicator scope.
- Added message metadata: timestamps & day labels.
- Fixed message sending issues to groups/DMs.
- Enabled notifications, message editing & reactions.
- Properly render images/files instead of showing URLs.
- Fixed long message overflow & exposed storage URLs.
- Corrected avatar display in settings.
- Fixed new group creation flow.
- Added multipage navigation, mobile responsiveness, auth pages, offline outbox, notification prompts.
- Added notifications prompt.
- Made messages send even when other user user isn't online.
- Fixed calling replying globally.
- Changed and improved group messages UI.
- Make mobile sidebar act as Home (first screen) with navigation to chats/groups; ensure back navigation returns to Home.
- Minor bug fixes and refactoring for consistency.
v4.1.1 (Previous) - Patch release
Release Date: 18/08/2025
Status: Deprecated
Type: Patch
Changes:
- Updated project files and UI components
- Minor bug fixes and refactoring for consistency.
v4.1.0 (Previous) - Minor Release
Release Date: 17/08/2025
Status: Production Ready
Type: Minor
Changes:
- Updated project files and UI components.
- Rendered image attachments inline with click-to-zoom modal.
- Kept non-image attachments as links with download icon.
- Removed duplicate delete confirmation dialog.
- Showed copy button for CODE messages.
- Wired CodeEditor send to accept and forward optional filename.
- General integration cleanup, minor UI/UX polish, logs, and consistency tweaks.
- Minor bug fixes and refactoring for consistency.
v4.0.4 (Previous) - Patch Release
Release Date: 17/08/2025
Status: Deprecated
Type: Patch
Changes:
- Updated project files and UI components.
- Fixed messages not loading after login.
- Fixed chats not saving and not emmiting to other users.
- Minor performance improvements and bug fixes.
v4.0.3 (Previous) - Patch Release
Release Date: 17/08/2025
Status: Production Ready
Type: Patch
Changes:
- Updated project files and UI components.
- Added server-side supabase client for file upload and avatar serving.
- Minor bug fixes and refactoring for consistency.
v4.0.2 (Previous) - Patch Release
Release Date: 17/08/2025
Status: Deprecated
Type: Patch
Changes:
- Updated project files and UI components.
- Fixed Avatar upload and serving endpoints in backend.
- Fixed and added loading of chats in sidebar after login.
- Minor bug fixes and refactoring for consistency.
v4.0.1 (Previous) - Patch Release
Release Date: 16/08/2025
Changes:
- Updated project files and UI components.
- Fixed WebSocket authentication error handling and logging
- Enhanced user online/offline notifications and message handling in WebSocket service
- Minor bug fixes and refactoring for consistency.
v4.0.0 (Previous) - Major Release
Release Date: 16/08/2025
Status: Deprecated
Type: Major
Changes:
BREAKING CHANGE: Complete rebrand from Steel to Biuld v4.0.0 with Supabase migration
Major Changes:
- Rebranded from Steel to Biuld
- Improved file storage system for better reliability
- Faster file uploads and downloads
- Enhanced security and performance across the platform
- Updated UI with new branding and improved user experience
- Better handling of large files and media
v3.4.0 (Previous) - Minor Release
Release Date: 14/08/2025
Status: Deprecated
Type: Minor
Changes:
- New user settings page with profile customization
- Updated sidebar design with better organization
- Improved chat list with message previews and timestamps
- Added online/offline status indicators for contacts
- Better loading indicators and user feedback
- Various performance improvements and bug fixes
v3.3.3 (Previous) - Patch Release
Release Date: 14/08/2025
Status: Deprecated
Type: Patch
Changes:
- Improved logout experience
- Better handling of deleted accounts
- General performance improvements
v3.3.2 (Previous) - Patch Release
Release Date: 14/08/2025
Status: Deprecated
Type: Patch
Changes:
- Fixed message delivery issues
- Improved chat reliability
- Various bug fixes
v3.3.1 (Previous) - Patch Release
Release Date: 14/08/2025
Status: Deprecated
Type: Patch
Changes:
- Improved connection stability
- Better online/offline status updates
- Fixed message notification issues
- Fixed text visibility in dark mode
- General performance improvements
v3.3.0 (Previous) - Minor Release
Release Date: 13/08/2025
Status: Deprecated
Type: Minor
Changes:
- New: Users can now create groups
- Enhanced user profiles with customization options
- Improved connection reliability
- Better file sharing support
- Improved search functionality
- Accessibility improvements
- Various performance optimizations
v3.2.5 (Previous) - Patch Release
Release Date: 12/08/2025
Status: Deprecated
Type: Patch
Changes:
- Improved connection reliability
- Better online/offline status updates
- Various performance improvements
v3.2.4 (Previous) - Patch Release
Release Date: 12/08/2025
Status: Deprecated
Type: Patch
Changes:
- Improved profile picture loading and display
- Better handling of missing avatars
- General performance improvements
v3.2.3 (Previous) - Patch Release
Release Date: 12/08/2025
Status: Deprecated
Type: Patch
Changes:
- Fixed account registration issues
- Improved signup process
- Various bug fixes
v3.2.2 (Previous) - Patch Release
Release Date: 11/08/2025
Status: Deprecated
Type: Patch
Changes:
- New: User can now upload files and images
- Added ability to edit your bio
- Better profile customization options
- Various bug fixes
v3.2.1 (Previous) - Patch Release
Release Date: 10/08/2025
Status: Deprecated
Type: Patch
Changes:
- Improved app stability and ui
- Better handling of different screen sizes
- Updated documentation
- Various bug fixes
v3.2.0 (Previous) - Minor Release
Release Date: 10/08/2025
Status: Deprecated
Type: Minor
Changes:
- New: Custom profile pictures
- Improved user profile customization
- Updated login and signup experience
- Better status indicators
- Various UI improvements
v3.1.0 (Previous) - Minor Release
Release Date: 10/08/2025
Status: Deprecated
Type: Minor
Changes:
- Major app redesign
- Improved chat interface
- Better login and signup experience
- More reliable message delivery
- General performance improvements
v3.0.5 (Previous) - Patch Release
Release Date: 10/08/2025
Status: Deprecated
Type: Patch
Changes:
- Improved connection reliability
- Better online/offline status indicators
- More accurate message delivery
- Various performance improvements
v3.0.4 (Previous) - Patch Release
Release Date: 9/08/2025
Status: Deprecated
Type: Patch
Changes:
- Improved app stability
- Better error handling
- Various performance improvements
v3.0.3 (Previous) - Patch Release
Release Date: 09/08/2025
Status: Deprecated
Type: Patch
Changes:
- Improved app startup process
- Better error logging
- Various performance improvements
v3.0.2 (Previous) - Patch Release
Release Date: 09/08/2025
Status: Deprecated
Type: Patch
Changes:
- Improved app configuration
- Better environment setup
- Various bug fixes
v3.0.1 (Previous) - Patch Release
Release Date: 09/08/2025
Status: Deprecated
Type: Patch
Changes:
- Fixed deployment issues
- Improved build process
v3.0.0 (Previous) - Major release
Release Date: 09/10/2025
Status: Deprecated
Major Features
- ✅ Real-time messaging with WebSocket
- ✅ Code sharing with Monaco Editor
- ✅ File upload and attachment system
- ✅ User authentication and authorization
- ✅ Group chat management
- ✅ Message reactions and editing
- ✅ Search functionality
- ✅ Desktop-ready architecture
- ✅ Production deployment guides
- ✅ Comprehensive testing suite
Technical Improvements
- Faster and more reliable messaging
- Secure file sharing
- Improved data protection
- Better performance
- Enhanced security features
v2.0.0 (Previous) - Major Release
Release Date: 01/08/2025
Status: Deprecated
Type: Minor
Changes:
- Basic chat functionality
- User registration and login
- Simple message sending
- Basic UI components
v1.1.0 (Previous) - Minor release
Release Date: 31/07/2025
Status: Legacy
Type: Minor
Changes:
- Initial public release
- Real-time chat functionality
- Basic user interface
- Documentation and setup guides
v1.0.0 (Initial)
Release Date: Initial release (31/07/2025)
Status: Legacy
Type: Initial
Features:
- Project foundation
- Basic architecture setup
- Core dependencies