As we move into the second half of the year, we are thrilled to announce the release of version 3.18.0. This update introduces exciting new features, essential bug fixes, and a plethora of dependency updates that enhance the performance, security, and functionality of our platform. Here’s a detailed look at what’s new:

New Features

Email Verification: We have added an email verification feature to enhance account security and ensure valid email addresses for communication.
Two-Factor Authentication: For added security, we now offer two-factor authentication (2FA), providing an extra layer of protection for user accounts.
User Comments on Games: Users can now add comments to other users' games, fostering engagement and community interaction.
Leaderboard for One Player Precision: A new leaderboard feature tracks the precision of single-player games, allowing users to compete and improve their skills.

Bug Fixes

Modify Social Test Removal: We have removed the outdated modify_social test, which was causing issues.
Open Game Fix: Resolved an issue where the open game function was not working properly, ensuring a smoother user experience.

Dependency Updates

Keeping our dependencies up to date is crucial for maintaining a robust and secure platform. This release includes numerous updates across both development and production dependencies:

Production Dependency Updates

PostCSS: Updated from 8.4.38 to 8.4.40
@typescript-eslint/parser: Updated from 7.14.1 to 7.18.0
@typescript-eslint/type-utils: Updated from 7.14.1 to 7.18.0
@typescript-eslint/utils: Updated from 7.14.1 to 7.18.0
Dompurify: Updated from 3.1.5 to 3.1.6
Mongoose: Updated from 8.4.4 to 8.5.2
TailwindCSS: Updated from 3.4.4 to 3.4.7
@fortawesome/free-solid-svg-icons: Updated from 6.5.2 to 6.6.0
@fortawesome/free-brands-svg-icons: Updated from 6.5.2 to 6.6.0
@fortawesome/free-regular-svg-icons: Updated from 6.5.2 to 6.6.0

Development Dependency Updates

@sveltejs/kit: Updated from 2.5.17 to 2.5.18
ESLint: Updated from 9.5.0 to 9.8.0
TypeScript: Updated from 5.5.2 to 5.5.4
TS-Jest: Updated from 29.1.5 to 29.2.3
Svelte-ESLint-Parser: Updated from 0.39.2 to 0.41.0
Prettier: Updated from 3.3.2 to 3.3.3
Prettier-Plugin-Svelte: Updated from 3.2.5 to 3.2.6
Vite: Updated from 5.3.2 to 5.3.5
@types/node: Updated from 20.14.9 to 22.0.0
ESLint-Plugin-Svelte: Updated from 2.41.0 to 2.43.0

These updates reflect our ongoing commitment to enhancing the platform, ensuring it remains secure, efficient, and user-friendly. We value your continuous support and feedback, which drive us to keep improving.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates and enhancements in the coming months!

July 2024 Updates - Version 3.18.0