Adminator-admin-dashboard/CHANGELOG.md

Changelog

[2.7.1] - 2025-07-10

Bug Fixes & Improvements

• Minor version bump with maintenance updates
• Enhanced code quality and stability improvements
• Updated documentation and changelog formatting

[2.7.0] - 2025-07-09

jQuery-Free Release + NPM Package Publication

This release represents a major performance milestone - complete removal of jQuery dependency and all jQuery-based plugins, resulting in a modern, lightweight, and significantly faster admin template.

NPM Package Available

Adminator is now available as an npm package!

# Install via npm
npm install adminator-admin-dashboard

# Or install via yarn  
yarn add adminator-admin-dashboard

Package Information:

• Package Name: adminator-admin-dashboard
• Registry: https://www.npmjs.com/package/adminator-admin-dashboard
• Size: 5.7 MB (includes complete source + built assets)
• Contents: Source code, production builds, documentation, and all dependencies

What's included:

• Complete source code (src/ directory)
• Pre-built production assets (dist/ directory)
• All dependencies and development tools
• Comprehensive documentation (CLAUDE.md, CHANGELOG.md)
• Ready-to-use HTML templates

Usage:

# After installation, navigate to package directory
cd node_modules/adminator-admin-dashboard

# Install dev dependencies for customization
npm install

# Start development server
npm start

This release represents a major performance milestone - complete removal of jQuery dependency and all jQuery-based plugins, resulting in a modern, lightweight, and significantly faster admin template.

Performance Improvements

Bundle Size Reduction:

• ~600KB Reduction: Complete elimination of jQuery and jQuery-dependent plugins
• Faster Load Times: Native DOM manipulation for optimal performance
• Modern Architecture: ES6+ class-based components with zero legacy overhead

Removed jQuery Dependencies:

• jquery (3.7.1) - Replaced with vanilla JS DOM manipulation
• jquery-sparkline (2.4.0) - Replaced with Chart.js mini charts
• bootstrap-datepicker (1.10.0) - Replaced with HTML5 date inputs + vanilla JS
• datatables (1.10.18) - Replaced with vanilla JS table component
• easy-pie-chart (2.1.7) - Replaced with vanilla JS SVG pie charts
• jvectormap (2.0.4) - Replaced with vanilla JS SVG world map

Modern JavaScript Implementations

100% Vanilla JavaScript Architecture:

• Component System: Modern class-based components (Sidebar, Charts, etc.)
• DOM Utilities: jQuery-like functionality using native JavaScript (src/assets/scripts/utils/dom.js)
• Event Management: Native event handling with modern delegation patterns
• Mobile Optimization: Touch-friendly interactions without jQuery overhead

Feature-Complete Replacements:

Charts & Visualizations:

• Chart.js Sparklines: Mini charts with full theme support and better performance
• SVG Pie Charts: Custom circular progress indicators with animations
• Enhanced Line Charts: Interactive charts with tooltip support and responsive design

Interactive Components:

• Vanilla DataTables: Full-featured table with sorting, pagination, and search
• HTML5 Date Pickers: Enhanced native date inputs with Day.js integration
• Vector Maps: JavaScript-based world map with markers and theme support
• Sidebar Navigation: Smooth animations and touch-friendly mobile interactions

UI Enhancements:

• Mobile Search: Full-width search overlay with enhanced touch experience
• Dropdown Management: Improved mobile dropdown behavior with overlay handling
• Responsive Design: Better mobile viewport handling and gesture support

Technical Achievements

Architecture Modernization:

• ES6+ Classes: Modern component architecture replacing jQuery plugins
• Module System: ES6 import/export for better code organization
• Type Safety: Enhanced error handling and parameter validation
• Performance: Eliminated jQuery overhead and improved runtime efficiency

Theme Integration:

• Dark Mode Support: All new components fully support light/dark theme switching
• CSS Variables: Component styling integrated with existing theme system
• Consistent Design: Maintained visual consistency while improving performance

Developer Experience:

• Clean Console: Removed all development console notices and debugging output
• ESLint Compliance: All code follows modern ESLint 9.x flat config standards
• Maintainable Code: Well-documented, modular architecture for future enhancements

Zero Breaking Changes

Seamless Migration:

• Visual Consistency: All components maintain identical visual appearance
• API Compatibility: Existing functionality preserved with better performance
• Theme Support: Full compatibility with existing dark/light mode system
• Mobile Experience: Enhanced mobile interactions with no breaking changes

Component Improvements

Enhanced Functionality:

• Charts: Better responsiveness and theme integration
• Tables: Improved sorting and pagination performance
• Date Pickers: Enhanced mobile experience with native HTML5 inputs
• Maps: Better rendering performance and theme consistency
• Navigation: Smoother animations and better touch handling

Code Quality

Production Ready:

• Clean Output: No console debugging statements in production code
• Linting: All JavaScript files pass ESLint 9.x with modern standards
• Performance: Optimized for speed with minimal DOM manipulation
• Accessibility: Maintained accessibility features without jQuery dependencies

Files Modified

Core Application:

• src/assets/scripts/app.js - Complete jQuery removal and modern component integration
• src/assets/scripts/components/Sidebar.js - Vanilla JS sidebar with animations
• src/assets/scripts/components/Chart.js - Chart.js implementation replacing jQuery Sparkline
• src/assets/scripts/utils/dom.js - jQuery-like utilities using vanilla JavaScript

New Implementations:

• Enhanced mobile search functionality
• Vanilla JavaScript data table component
• HTML5 date picker enhancements
• SVG-based vector maps
• Modern dropdown and popover handling

Migration Notes

Automatic Migration:

• No code changes required for existing projects
• All functionality automatically upgraded to vanilla JavaScript
• Theme system remains fully compatible
• Mobile experience enhanced without breaking changes

Performance Benefits:

• Immediate ~600KB bundle size reduction
• Faster initial page load
• Improved runtime performance
• Better mobile experience

[2.6.1] - 2025-07-26

Dependency Updates

• Updated bootstrap 5.3.6 → 5.3.7
• Updated postcss 8.5.5 → 8.5.6
• Updated stylelint 16.20.0 → 16.21.0

[2.6.0] - 2025-06-21

Dark Mode Release

This release introduces a comprehensive dark mode system with seamless theme switching and component integration.

New Features

Complete Dark Mode System:

• Smart Theme Toggle: Bootstrap-based switch with sun/moon icons and "Light/Dark" labels
• OS Preference Detection: Automatically detects and applies user's preferred color scheme
• Persistent Theme Storage: Remembers user's theme choice across sessions
• Instant Theme Switching: Real-time theme updates without page reload

Theme-Aware Components:

• Chart.js Integration: Dynamic color schemes for all chart types with proper contrast
• FullCalendar Support: Dark-mode aware calendar with proper border and text colors
• Vector Maps: Custom color palettes for both light and dark themes
• Google Maps: Theme-specific styling for landscapes, highways, and POI markers
• Sparkline Charts: Optimized color sets for dark mode visibility
• Skycons Weather Icons: Adaptive colors for better dark mode contrast

CSS Architecture:

• CSS Custom Properties: Comprehensive variable system for consistent theming
• Semantic Color Naming: Intuitive color variables (--c-text-base, --c-bkg-card, etc.)
• Component Isolation: Each component respects global theme variables
• Responsive Design: Theme switching works seamlessly across all screen sizes

Visual Enhancements:

• Adaptive Logo: SVG logo automatically adjusts colors based on theme
• Smart Contrast: Proper text/background contrast ratios in both themes
• Border Consistency: Unified border colors throughout the interface
• Loading States: Theme-aware loaders and progress indicators

Technical Improvements

Architecture Updates:

• Theme Utility Module: New src/assets/scripts/utils/theme.js with comprehensive theme management
• CSS Variables File: New src/assets/styles/utils/theme.css with light/dark color schemes
• Component Integration: Updated all major components to support theme switching
• Event System: Custom events for theme change notifications

Performance Optimizations:

• Efficient Switching: Minimal DOM manipulation for theme changes
• CSS Variable Updates: Leverages browser-native CSS custom properties
• Memory Management: Proper cleanup of theme-related event listeners
• Build Integration: Theme assets are properly bundled and optimized

User Experience

Intuitive Controls:

• Accessible Toggle: Proper ARIA labels and keyboard navigation support
• Visual Feedback: Clear indication of current theme state
• Smooth Transitions: CSS transitions for theme switching (where appropriate)
• Consistent Placement: Theme toggle integrated into header navigation

Smart Behavior:

• First-Time Detection: Respects OS dark mode preference on first visit
• Cross-Session Persistence: Theme choice remembered across browser sessions
• Fallback Handling: Graceful degradation when localStorage is unavailable
• Dynamic Updates: All components update immediately when theme changes

Development Experience

Documentation:

• Theme API: Comprehensive methods for theme management
• Color Guidelines: Standardized color usage across components
• Component Examples: Updated examples showing theme-aware components
• Migration Guide: Instructions for theme integration in custom components

Enhanced Components

Charts & Data Visualization:

• Chart.js with dynamic color schemes
• Sparkline charts with theme-optimized colors
• Easy Pie Charts with adaptive styling
• Vector maps with custom dark mode palettes

Interactive Elements:

• FullCalendar with proper dark mode borders
• DataTables with theme-consistent styling
• Date pickers with adaptive colors
• Form elements with dark mode support

Maps & Location:

• Google Maps with custom dark mode styling
• Vector maps with region-specific color schemes
• Marker and overlay theme integration

Breaking Changes

None. This release is fully backward compatible.

Migration Guide

Existing projects will automatically inherit dark mode capabilities. No code changes required.

Optional Enhancements:

• Add data-theme attribute handling for custom components
• Use CSS variables from theme.css for consistent coloring
• Listen for adminator:themeChanged events for custom theme handling

Files Added/Modified

New Files:

• src/assets/scripts/utils/theme.js - Theme management utility
• src/assets/styles/utils/theme.css - CSS variables and color schemes

Enhanced Files:

• All HTML pages updated with theme-aware components
• Component JavaScript files updated for theme integration
• SCSS files enhanced with CSS variable usage
• Logo SVG updated for theme compatibility

[2.5.0] - 2025-06-16

Major Modernization Release

This release represents a comprehensive modernization of the entire build toolchain and development stack.

Dependency Updates

Phase 1 - Safe Updates:

• Updated chart.js 4.4.2 → 4.5.0
• Updated shx 0.3.3 → 0.4.0
• Added eslint-formatter-table for better linting output

Phase 2 - Moderate Updates:

• Updated sass-loader 14.2.1 → 16.0.5
• Updated postcss-preset-env 9.6.0 → 10.2.3
• Updated stylelint-config-standard 36.0.1 → 38.0.0
• Fixed stylelint command syntax for latest version

Phase 3 - Major Breaking Changes:

• Updated copy-webpack-plugin 12.0.2 → 13.0.0
• Updated babel-loader 9.2.1 → 10.0.0
• Updated webpack-cli 5.1.4 → 6.0.1
• Updated eslint 8.57.1 → 9.29.0

Latest Dependencies Update:

• Updated all Babel packages to v7.27.x
• Updated FullCalendar packages to v6.1.17
• Updated Bootstrap to v5.3.6
• Updated webpack ecosystem (webpack 5.99.9, webpack-dev-server 5.2.2)
• Updated PostCSS to v8.5.5
• Updated Sass to v1.89.2
• Updated Stylelint to v16.20.0
• Plus 22 total dependency updates

Configuration Changes

ESLint 9.x Migration:

• Migrated from .eslintrc.json to eslint.config.mjs (flat config)
• Removed incompatible eslint-config-airbnb-base and eslint-plugin-import
• Created modern ESLint configuration with equivalent rules
• Updated line endings for cross-platform compatibility

Build System Improvements:

• Enhanced webpack configuration compatibility
• Improved CSS processing pipeline
• Better development server performance

Package Management:

• Fixed package.json to reflect exact installed dependency versions
• Removed incompatible ESLint packages from dependencies
• Ensured version alignment between installed and declared packages

Phase 5.1 - Date Library Migration:

• REMOVED moment 2.30.1 (67KB) - unused legacy dependency
• ADDED dayjs 1.11.13 (2KB) - modern 97% smaller alternative
• Created comprehensive DateUtils module with modern date handling
• Updated FullCalendar to use Day.js for dynamic date generation
• Enhanced date picker functionality with Day.js validation
• Bundle size reduction: ~65KB saved
• Zero breaking changes - Day.js provides same API coverage

Development Experience

• Node.js Support: Now requires Node.js 18.12.0+ (compatible with v23.11.0)
• Modern tooling: All dependencies updated to latest stable versions
• Zero security vulnerabilities: Complete security audit clean
• Improved performance: Faster builds and development server
• Better linting: Modern ESLint 9.x with flat config
• Enhanced CSS: Latest PostCSS and Sass versions

Security & Quality

• All dependencies audited and updated to latest secure versions
• Zero known security vulnerabilities
• Modern linting rules for better code quality
• Updated copyright notices to 2025

Documentation

• Updated README with modern setup instructions
• Enhanced development workflow documentation
• Added comprehensive changelog entries

Breaking Changes

• Node.js: Minimum version now 18.12.0
• ESLint: Configuration format changed from eslintrc to flat config
• Development: Some webpack-cli commands removed (init, loader, plugin)

Migration Guide

For projects upgrading from v2.1.0:

1. Ensure Node.js version is 18.12.0 or higher
2. Run npm install to get updated dependencies
3. ESLint configuration is automatically updated
4. No code changes required for existing projects

[2.1.0]

• Upgraded all dependencies

[2.0.0]

Changed

• Upgrade to Bootstrap 5

[1.1.0]

Changed

• Upgrade to webpack 5

[1.0.0]

Added

• Intial release