Changelog

Latest updates and improvements to Biuld

Current Version: v4.3.2

Following Semantic Versioning

Version Format

MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH

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