DownStream v1.4.0

Client-Side GUI Improvements:

• Upgraded GUI with enhanced user interface.
• Multiple frames for improved navigation.
• Added features like a search bar, user profiles, and improved message display.

Real-Time Messaging Improvements:

• Improved the real-time messaging system with a streamlined message display interface.
• Enhanced the message sending and receiving mechanisms, resulting in faster and more reliable communication.

Thread Safety:

• Improved thread safety.
• Addressed potential race conditions in shared resources.
• Enhanced multithreading capabilities.

Network Communication Refinement:

• Streamlined network communication by introducing clearer message codes and standardized data transmission formats. This ensures better interoperability and easier protocol extension in the future.

Graceful Application Shutdown:

• Implemented a graceful shutdown mechanism to ensure proper closure of the application, allowing for clean-up procedures and server notifications.

DownStream v1.4.0 represents a significant leap forward in terms of security, usability, and overall developer experience. These enhancements aim to create a more robust and efficient opensource platform for seamless communication.

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DownStream v1.0.0 Release

Overview:

DownStream v1.0.0 is a major release that introduces significant features, improvements, and security enhancements to our application. This version marks a milestone in providing a robust and secure user registration and login system, ensuring a seamless experience for our users.

Key Features:

Enhanced Security:

Implemented strong password encryption using Fernet and bcrypt.
Improved password hashing for increased security.
Securely store user keys and details in HDF5 files.

User Registration:

Streamlined user registration process with clear prompts and validations.
Implemented proper handling of duplicate usernames.

User Login:

Improved the login process with efficient password verification.
Enhanced user feedback on login success and failure.

Logging:

Implemented logging for both registration and login events.
Log files (register_log.txt and login_log.txt) provide a comprehensive record of user activities.

Release Stability:

Thoroughly tested the application to ensure stability and reliability.

Feedback:

We welcome feedback, bug reports, and feature requests. Feel free to open an issue on our GitHub repository.
Thank you for choosing DownStream! We hope this release enhances your experience.

Full Changelog: https://github.com/0smic/DownStream/commits/DownStream