CHANGELOG.md

Change Log

All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file. This change log follows the conventions of keepachangelog.com.

[2019.1.5] - 2019-10-04

Fixed

• When starting from an "installed" jar, the classloader was not set in Swing's rendering thread, causing errors when loading service providers et al.

[2019.1.4] - 2019-10-01

Fixed

• An issue where "default" microphone would be included in list of possibles when name was translated by OS.
• An issue where fetching a line from a bad or missing microphone whould hang the process.

[2019.1.3] - 2019-06-13

The main feature in this version is license handling in George Projects.

Added

• George Projects: Complete license and unlock mechanism
• Basic george-server setup.

Fixed

• George Projects: '<' and '>' were being replaced with '<' and '>'.

[2019.1.2] - 2019-05-09

Improved

• George Projects: Better diffing with "unified view" of code in project steps.
• George Projects: Checkbox for code-mode in settings, and copy button (in code-mode).

[2019.1.1] - 2019-04-29

The main feature in this deployment is the Linux/Ubuntu installer.

Added

• Tooling for building a Linux distribution, including installer script, .desktop file support.
• A Java agent for intercepting and altering a specific JavaFX class to support setting application name.
• A workaround for known Linux KDE rendering bug in JavaFX
• JavaFX setup-scripts for three platforms.

Improved

• George Projects: Cleaned up layout/design somewhat.
• George Projects: Added advanced "code-mode" feature - for testing and presenting only code part of each step.
• Documentation for developers/contributors.

[2019.1] - 2019-03-23

The main highlight for this deployment is "George Projects"; A concept and a "player" for step-by-step tutorials.

Added

• Applet/player for George Projects.

Fixed

• TG: Text alignment of write would vary based on visual bounds. Also, shifted alignment from TOP to BASELINE.
• TG: set-position didn't handle x or y as nil (as per documentation).
• TG help: Cosmetic fixes and link-fix.

Improved

• Improve application load-time by perhaps 30-40%.
• Reworked Inputs: Tabs replaced with vertical list à la "Open files" list.
• Version showed in place of "About" label. Also, adjusted some styling.
• TG: Optimized speed of some TG commands. 
• TG: Enhanced "Help" documentation (added som missing commands).
• TG: Only warn once per run about nil speed in fxthread.
• TG: Crisper 1px horizontal and vertical lines.
• TG: Function 'reset-screen-size', also called by 'reset'.
• TG: Augmented axis with 10px grid, x/y, and 'show-axis' and 'hide-axis' commands.

[2019.0.1] - 2019-02-02

Fixed

• (regression) DnD in filetree causing exception.
• New/Rename file/folder uniqueness logic incorrect.
• TG: clone-turtle threw Exception if shape contained line.
• TG: reset didn't reset shape or props.
• Caret blink continuously caused scroll to caret.
• Moving or renaming a folder orphaned contained open files.
• New file dialog appeared behind turtle screen.
• (regression) Input history didn't load.
• Input history index was decremented if miss on local history.
• File dropdown is now only enabled for selected file.

Improved

• When a file is opened or selected the editor now automatically gets focus.
• About dialog now supports click-to-copy version info. Also, fixed font issues.
• Reveal in Explorer/Finder now marks actual file, not just parent folder.
• No disclosure-triangle if folder is empty.
• Long filenames compress rather than force filetree to scroll horizontally.
• The selected file's path doesn't wrap in the middle of the filename.

[2019.0] - 2019-01-29

A major technology upgrade.

Highlights

• Native, dual install (per-user / per-machine) installers for Windows (MSI) and MacOS (PKG).
• Installs complete application; allowing for offline installations from e.g. USB-drive.
• Integrated self-updating launch.
• Java 11 and Clojure 10.
• Custom build runtime in native install.
• Multiple isolated application environments: George-DEV, George-TEST, George (PROD), allowing for end-to-end testing without effecting production.
• Full suite of build-tools as custom Leiningen tasks.

[2018.9] - 2018-11-14

Fixed

• An issue with fonts not loading.
• The Quit now appears on top of the turtle screen.
• In fullscreen on MacOS turtle screen should now stay in same Space as application.

Added

• Carret now blinks.
• Resizing of text using CTRL-+/-.

Improved

• Caret and selection colors are now blue instead of red.
• Altered design for code blocks: No fill color gives clearer text and structure.

[2018.8] - 2018-11-07

Added

• A file tree similar to other IDEs; with DnD and other common features.
• A list of open files which replace "tabs".
• Obligatory file creation; no more forgetting to save or lost data.
• Preservation of state; files are re-opened as they were.

Changed

• Default project path: <home>/Documents/George -> <home>/George.

Removed

• Tabbed editors; replaced by "opened" list.
• Unnamed (unsaved) files; a file must be created.

[2018.7] - 2018-10-14

Added

• Added support for ARM Språklab

Fixed

• Altered JavaFX initialization mechanism
• JavaFX is not initialized during compile
• Fonts are not loaded during compile

Improved

• Upgraded some dependencies
• Replace Thread with future everywhere
• Enhanced george.javafx
• Removed some unused files and altered project structure

Removed

• Dynamic discovery of applets

[2018.6.2] - 2018-09-07

Fixed

• Compiling no longer initializes JavaFX runtime.
• JavaFX runtime now requires explisit intialization in code. As does pre-loading fonts.

[2018.6.1] - 2018-08-28

Improved

• Use future everywhere in stead of Thread(...).start() for improved performance.
• Improvements to george.javafx/alert
• Improvements to george.javafx/stage

[2018.6] - 2018-07-10

Added

• Undo/redo in text-editor

Turtle API

• Fixes to arc/arc-left/arc-right:
  • bug-fix (negative args)
  • improved accuracy (end position and heading)
  • no speed increase
• Safer fx-thread handling in move commands (vis a vis deadlock).
• New "group" commands:
  • shapes
  • set-shape/get-shape
  • set-center
• New mouse-click commands:
  • set/get/do-onclick (for turtle)
  • set/get/do-screen-onclick
• New samples: samples/rail-maze

[2018.5] - 2018-02-18

Added

• A basic DnD filetree, though not activated.

Fixed

• Metadata was being stripped before evaluation.

Turtle API

• Reworked and extended "screen" implementation.
• New commands: set/get-screen-size, set/is-screen-visible, with-screen, get-screen, new-screen

[2018.4.1] - 2018-02-03

Turtle API

• Fixed a deadlock-issue between move-to and ticker.
• Renamed assoc-/dissoc-onkey to set-/unset-onkey.
• Added namespaces 'george.turtle.tom' and 'george.turtle.adhoc.jf4k'

[2018.4] - 2018-01-31

Turtle API

• Added support for animation, and for keyboard-input.
• Implemented a long list of new commands: is-overlap, get-overlappers, set-/get-/reset-/start-/stop-ticker/is-ticker-started, assoc-/dissoc-/get-/get-all/reset-onkey, to-front
• And a new demo: samples/asteroids

[2018.3] - 2018-01-25

Added

• Better handling of prep-ing of default turtle-namespace, using macros.
• 2 special macros: g/turtle-ns and g/create-turtle-ns which behave pretty much like their counterparts in clojure.core.

Changed

• Reorganized some namespaces.

Turtle API

• screen is now thread-safe.
• Improvements to filled and filled-with-turtle
• Implemented "fencing" of screen - with :wrap/:stop/:none/functions
• Implemented 'move', 'move-to', 'turn', 'turn-to', 'distance-to', 'heading-to'
• Implemented 'arc-left', 'arc-right'
• Added a color palette to the help-window

[2018.2] - 2018-01-16

Added

• 'Load' command in editor, similar to 'Run' but less chatty.

Changed

• Output now has left margin which shows the chars and colors that used to be printed, making copying from output easier, and the output tidier.
• Rewrote a large part of the turtle API, and extended it considerably.

Turtle API

• Pen shape control: 'set-round', 'is-round'
• Working with multiple turtles: 'new-turtle', 'clone-turtle', 'with-turtle'
• Filled figures: 'filled', 'filled-with-turtle', 'set-fill', 'get-fill'
• Writing on-screen: 'write', 'set-font', 'get-font'
• Running multiple turtles concurrently (in threads): Use 'future'

[2018.1] - 2018-01-11

Fixed

• Regression: CTRL-C now is "copy" in editor again, not "close tab"
• *err* messages from nrepl now also get printed.
• A nagging JavaFX Toolkit load/repl issue.

Added

• Extensive master/detail "Turtle API" window, pulling content from docs and other texts in turtle API.
• Markdown parsing and HTML rendering of/for Turtle API.
• New turtle commands: 'set-width'/'get-width', 'set-visible', 'set-pen-down'.
• Enhanced color handling in Turtle API.
• Library "defprecated" now prints warning when deprecated "turtle commands" are used.

Changed

• Altered name of certain turtle "getter" commands.
• Moved previous minimal embedded command list into a separate "Turtle API" tool window with link.
• Select color in editor now becomes gray when editor loose focus.
• Clojure 1.8 -> 1.9
• Sensible defaults: 1 editor and 1 input open, and input's "clear" not checked.
• Moved namespace 'george.application.turtle.turtle' to 'george.turtle'

Removed

• Unused modules from code - including Paredit and cider-nrepl.

[2018.0] - 2018-01-04

This is a major upgrade, with many changes.
A few highlight:

• Single window application
• New custom text-editor with Parinfer and "blocks"
• Editor in tabs with robust file handling
• Enhanced REPL usage, error handling, nREPL server control
• Improved L&F

[0.8.2] - 2017-10-11

Changed

• Removed keyboard shortcuts from "history" buttons, as they were often accidentally triggered while navigating in code-editor.

Fixed

• Using undo/redo is now more stable and safe. It should no longer cause rendering artifacts or multiple (or no) cursors.

[0.8.1] - 2017-05-17

Changed

• Adjusted coloring of code.

Fixed

• Turtle screen does not persistently take focus during code execution.
• Paredit now works better - parens stay matched(!), and "slurp", "barf", "raise" work. Also, better handling of marking and cursor location.
• Starting a Run/Eval via keyboard shortcut for is now also disabled during an ongoing run.

Added

• Ability to copy or save Turtle screen snapshot from contextual menu.
• Resizing code (text) via CTRL/CMD-+/- - from 6 to 72 px.
• 'set-speed' in Turtle API - 10 is default 15 is as fast as it will animate, 'nil' skips all animation.
• A drop-down menu (in Input) disables/enables Paredit.

[0.8.0] - 2017-05-03

Changed

• George now uses nREPL for all evaluation - instead of custom REPL.

Added

• True REPL/Eval interrupt from Input-window.
• Error-dialog informing user of error if Output not open.
• Stacktrace in Output and Error-dialog - uses clj-stacktrace.
• Attempts to parse location of error - displayed in Output and Error-dialog.

[0.7.4] - 2017-04-19

Changed

• Input window gets focus after execution/Eval.

Fixed

• Long-running Eval no longer prevents George from exiting

[0.7.3] - 2017-03-27

Changed

• Input stages now "stagger" their layout nicely.
• Other adjustments to layout - to accomodate very small computer screens.
• Eval-button is disabled during execution - to prevent users from running code multiple times in (conflicting) threads.

Added

• About label/button on launcher.
• A new Turtle command 'rep' - a simpler version of Clojures 'dotimes'.
• A small window listing basic available Turtle commands.

[0.7.2] - 2017-03-18 [UNDEPLOYED]

Removed

• The "IDE" application on the launcher. It caused confusion and errors.

[0.7.1] - 2017-02-21

Changed

• Most windows change from "tool pallets" to standard windows.

Fixed

• A divide-by-zero exception for certain Turtle rotations. Caused an ugly printout.

[0.7.0] - 2017-02-27

Base version open for contributions.

[0.6.3] - 2016-11-23

Ready for course "Clojure 101"

[0.6.2] - 2016-11-07

[0.6.1] - 2016-10-05

First version used in a school.