InkNest-v1.2.9

Release Notes - Version 1.2.9

Release Date: February 13, 2025

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Improvements & Updates

• Version Update:
  • Bumped Android versionCode to 18 and iOS MARKETING_VERSION to 1.2.9.
• Navigation Optimization:
  • Simplified AppNavigation imports for the Manga module.
  • Removed unused imports in BottomNavigation for a cleaner and faster build.

New Features & Enhancements

• Progressive Download UI:
  • Added a download progress indicator in ChapterCard, showing current and total download size for improved user experience.
• Search Enhancements:
  • Introduced searchComic API integration for real-time search suggestions.
  • Improved search results rendering in Search.js.
  • Added comic search support with better UI and interactive elements.

Redux & Data Handling

• Improved GlobalActions.js with a new async searchComic action to handle search requests more efficiently.
• Optimized data update in reducers for better state management and consistency.

Bug Fixes & Code Quality

• Removed redundant Linking import and unused variables in multiple files.
• Refactored Redux Reducers for better readability and maintainability.
• Fixed FlatList reference issues in Search to avoid unnecessary re-renders.
• Enhanced ChapterCard state handling to prevent overlapping downloads.

API Enhancements

• Added new Manga host configuration (manganato) for future API integration in APIs.js.

What's Changed

• feat: implement search functionality for comics and update UI components by @pushpender-singh-ap in #39
• feat: Download comic by @pushpender-singh-ap in #40

Full Changelog: 1.2.8...1.2.9

InkNest-v1.2.8

Release Notes: Version 1.2.8

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🚀 New Features

• Sources Screen Added:
  • A new "Sources" screen is available in the bottom navigation to help users explore different content sources.
  • Options to switch between Manga and Anime modes directly from the Sources screen.
  • New Manga reader shortcut for easy access.

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🔄 Enhancements & Updates

• Comic Details Fetching:
  • Improved fetching mechanism for comic details with new API support.
  • Enhanced comic chapters and details extraction.
• UI/UX Improvements:
  • Consistent padding, formatting, and spacing adjustments in multiple components (e.g., ComicBookHeader, ComicBookFooter).
  • Simplified and more responsive UI for search and detail views.
  • Added helpful placeholder text and examples for comic search.
• Performance Optimization:
  • Removed unnecessary Redux actions and reduced API call redundancy.
  • Optimized loading of comic images with better caching and handling.

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🛠️ Bug Fixes

• Fixed issues related to ComicBookFooter rendering when there’s only one comic volume.
• Corrected the height calculation in DescriptionView.
• Addressed multiple styling inconsistencies in ComicBook and HeaderComponent.
• Prevented app crashes caused by invalid comic links in the search input.

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🗑️ Code Cleanup

• Removed unused functions and legacy search methods (SearchComicByAzComic, SearchComicByReadAllComics).
• Cleaned up redundant Redux logic and simplified state management for comic details.

What's Changed

• feat: add the source readcomicsonline by @pushpender-singh-ap in #33

Full Changelog: 1.2.7...1.2.8

InkNest-v1.2.7

Release Notes: Version 1.2.7

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🆕 What's New:

• Manga Home with new ui and reader.

🐞 Bug Fixes:

• Manga Chapter not opening

Full Changelog: 1.2.6...1.2.7

InkNest-v1.2.6

Release Notes: Version 1.2.6

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🆕 What's New:

• Added a refresh button in the Comic Details Header to allow users to manually refresh comic details.

🔧 Improvements:

• Improved code formatting for better readability in HeaderComponent.js.
• Enhanced Redux state management in the comic details screen by adding fetchComicDetails action.

🔄 Updates:

• Version Bump:

  • Android: versionCode updated from 14 to 15, versionName updated from 1.2.5 to 1.2.6.
  • iOS: MARKETING_VERSION updated to 1.2.6.

• .gitignore Enhancements:

  • Improved wildcard handling for sensitive files (global.jks, google-services.json, GoogleService-Info.plist).

🐞 Bug Fixes:

• Resolved an issue with inconsistent spacing in JSX components.
• Fixed missing Redux actions in the comic details screen.

Full Changelog: 1.2.5...1.2.6

InkNest-v1.2.5

Release Notes - InkNest v1.2.5 - 27-Jan-2025

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Version Update

• Android: Bumped version code to 14 and version name to 1.2.5 in build.gradle.
• iOS: Updated marketing version to 1.2.5 in project.pbxproj.

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Enhancements

1. Search Screen Improvements:

• Refactored import statements to maintain consistent formatting.
• Cleaned up and optimized the use of inline styles.
• Improved readability by reorganizing FlatList components for comicSearchBy and IsAnime conditions.
• Simplified ListEmptyComponent designs for better user feedback when no results are available.
• Updated navigation and analytics logic for improved user tracking and logging events.

2. UI Refinements:

• Adjusted modal styles and layout, including consistent spacing and alignment.
• Enhanced dynamic styling for better adaptability to different conditions.

3. Code Quality:

• Consolidated redundant code blocks and improved adherence to coding standards.
• Removed unnecessary whitespace and improved indentation consistency across the Search.js file.

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Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where flatlistRef.current.scrollToOffset was being improperly formatted, ensuring smooth scrolling behavior.
• Resolved redundant OTHER_LDFLAGS definitions in iOS project settings.

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Other Changes

• General cleanup of the styles object, improving maintainability and clarity.

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This update focuses on improving code readability, enhancing UI/UX, and ensuring consistency across platforms while maintaining robust functionality.

What's Changed

• feat: Add AZComics search support and fix search UI issues by @pushpender-singh-ap in #32

Full Changelog: 1.2.4...1.2.5

InkNest-v1.2.4

Release Notes - InkNest v1.2.3 - 31-DEC-2024

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New Features and Enhancements

Ad Integration

• Added support for Ad Banners in the UI for better monetization.
• Introduced rewarded ads in the comic book viewer, displaying mid-content.

UI Improvements

• Refined ComicBookHeader and ComicBookFooter for enhanced user experience.
• Updated DescriptionView with animated read-more functionality for detailed content display.

Dependency Upgrades

• Upgraded Firebase packages (analytics, app, crashlytics, etc.) to version 21.7.1.
• Upgraded React Native libraries:
  • react-native-safe-area-context to 5.1.0
  • react-native-video to 6.9.1
• Enhanced compatibility with updated dependencies for better performance and bug fixes.

Build Configuration

• Android:
  • Bumped versionCode to 13.
  • Updated versionName to 1.2.4.
• iOS:
  • Updated project settings to align MARKETING_VERSION with version 1.2.4.

Bug Fixes

• Addressed UI alignment and styling inconsistencies in several components.
• Fixed issues with transition animations and scaling logic in the Gallery component.

Developer Experience

• Improved code readability and consistency by refining indentation and adhering to better formatting standards.
• Enhanced the Manga and Ads folder management in .gitignore for cleaner repository tracking.

Miscellaneous

• Updated project dependencies in package.json to ensure compatibility and performance enhancements.
• Adjusted colors and layout dimensions in various components for a unified theme.

What's Changed

• feat: Enhance UI and functionality across comic screens by @pushpender-singh-ap in #31

Full Changelog: 1.2.3...1.2.4

InkNest-v1.2.3

Release Notes - InkNest v1.2.3 - 31-DEC-2024

Download Link: https://p2devs.github.io/InkNest

This update improves app usability by adding Manga reader support and refining the UI and navigation flow. It also strengthens the backend with better state management and bug fixes.

1. Version Upgrade

• Updated version code to 12 and version name to 1.2.3.

2. New Features

• Manga Reader Integration:

  • Added support for a new Manga section, including dedicated navigation routes for Manga-related features (Home Manga, Manga Details, Manga Search, etc.).
  • Introduced the Manga Reader option in the settings and navigation.
  • Manga folder now ignored in .gitignore for enhanced project structure.

• Enhanced Permissions in iOS:

  • Updated Info.plist with new keys for:
    • NSAllowsArbitraryLoadsForMedia
    • NSAllowsArbitraryLoadsInWebContent
      For improved media handling.

3. Navigation Enhancements

• Integrated new screens into AppNavigation and BottomNavigation.
• Added search functionality for both comics and manga in the respective Home screens.

4. Code Optimizations

• Simplified and cleaned up imports, removing unused dependencies.
• Replaced manual rewarded ad management with a centralized showRewardedAd function.

5. Redux Updates

• Added a new action and reducer for deleting downloaded comic books (DeleteDownloadedComicBook).
• Improved state management for downloaded comics.

6. UI Improvements

• Adjusted the Manga and Comic Home screens to include search and navigation shortcuts.
• Improved the layout and user experience in the Settings screen.

7. Bug Fixes

• Fixed inconsistencies in markup and coding styles across several files (e.g., Image.js, ChaptersView.js, Settings.js).
• Resolved errors in markdown link parsing logic.

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Dependencies

• Improved image loading headers with the Referer field in Image.js to ensure secure and efficient rendering.
• Updated analytics events to reflect specific actions like share_app, privacy_policy_open, etc.

File Handling

• Ignored Manga directory in .gitignore for better project hygiene.

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What's Changed

• feat: add Manga support and enhance navigation features by @pushpender-singh-ap in #29
• fix: fix markdown link handling and implement delete functionality for offline comics by @pushpender-singh-ap in #30

Full Changelog: 1.2.2...1.2.3

InkNest-v1.2.2

Release Notes - InkNest v1.2.2 - 29-DEC-2024

Download Link: https://p2devs.github.io/InkNest

This release includes updates to the app version, dependency upgrades, new features, and improvements in functionality and configuration.

Version Upgrade

• Bumped version code to 11 and version name to 1.2.2.

Firebase Enhancements

• Upgraded Firebase BoM to 33.7.0.
• Added support for Firebase In-App Messaging.
• Updated Firebase configuration in firebase.json to enable in-app messaging auto-collection.

Android Enhancements

• Introduced android:gwpAsanMode="always" in the AndroidManifest.xml to enhance memory error detection.

iOS Improvements

• Updated references to GoogleService-Info.plist to align with new configurations.
• Added GADApplicationIdentifier in the Info.plist for Google AdMob integration.
• Integrated Firebase In-App Messaging dependencies and upgraded the Podfile.

Dependency Changes

• Added @react-native-firebase/in-app-messaging (version ^21.6.1).
• Included in-app messaging setup in Navigation/index.js, allowing message display suppression to be toggled programmatically.

Project Files

• Updated package.json and yarn.lock to include new dependencies.
• Minor adjustments in Podfile.lock to incorporate Firebase in-app messaging pods.

Code Enhancements

• Introduced allowToReceiveInAppMessages function in Navigation/index.js to enable in-app messaging dynamically.

Bug Fixes

• Addressed minor configuration inconsistencies in the iOS pbxproj file to ensure smoother builds.

What's Changed

• feat: add Force Update feature and Firebase In-App Messaging support by @pushpender-singh-ap in #28

Full Changelog: 1.2.1...1.2.2

InkNest-v1.2.1

Release Notes - InkNest v1.2.1 - 17-DEC-2024

Download Link: https://p2devs.github.io/InkNest

Enhancements

• Firebase Analytics Integration:

  • Added logging events for user interactions, including:
    • Opening anime or comic pages.
    • Performing search operations.
    • Downloading comics or accessing specific chapters.

• AdMob Rewarded Ads:

  • Replaced Interstitial Ads with Rewarded Ads to improve user engagement.
  • Users can now watch ads to unlock additional features like downloading comics.

• UI and Code Cleanup:

  • Streamlined ComicBookFooter for better structure and navigation flow.
  • Enhanced Search and ChaptersView components to improve readability and functionality.
  • Updated react-native-safe-area-context to version 5.0.0 for enhanced compatibility.

• Improved Offline Support:

  • Fixed handling for downloaded comics by properly referencing offline images and chapters.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed UI glitches in ComicBook and Search components.
• Addressed inconsistent navigation between comic chapters.
• Resolved OTHER_LDFLAGS warnings in Xcode project.

Build Updates

• Updated versionCode to 10 and versionName to 1.2.1.
• Minor tweaks to Gradle and Xcode build configurations.

Full Changelog: 1.2.0...1.2.1

InkNest-v1.2.0

Release Notes - InkNest v1.2.0 - 10-DEC-2024

Download Link: https://p2devs.github.io/InkNest

Enhancements

• UI Updates:

  • Introduced react-native-paper for better styling.
  • Added react-native-toast-message for more versatile notifications.

• Performance Improvements:

  • Upgraded Firebase dependencies to version 11.4.0, improving analytics, crash reporting, and messaging capabilities.
  • Added RNGoogleMobileAds integration for advertising support.

• Dependency Updates:

  • Added @dr.pogodin/react-native-fs for enhanced file system operations.
  • Introduced react-native-dotenv for environment variable management.
  • Updated react-native-safe-area-context to version 5.0.0 for enhanced compatibility.

New Features

• Download and Offline Support:

  • Implemented offline comic reading and downloading.
  • Integrated Interstitial Ads with AdMob for a seamless ad experience.

• Enhanced Bookmarking:

  • Added bookmark functionality with improved management.

Fixes

• Error Handling:
  • Removed the react-native-blur dependency to avoid platform-specific rendering issues.
  • Refactored Error and ErrorCard components for simpler and more consistent design.

Removals

• Deleted redundant network_security_config.xml and app.json files.
• Removed outdated dependencies, such as react-native-blur.

Build Updates

• Updated versionCode to 9 and versionName to 1.2.0.
• Enhanced build.gradle for secure key management.

Additional Changes

• Introduced example.app.json and example.env for better configuration management.
• Updated package.json scripts to include a clean command.

What's Changed

• Upgrade to React Native v0.76 by @pushpender-singh-ap in #26
• feat: Add offline comic feature and enhance download functionality by @pushpender-singh-ap in #27

Full Changelog: 1.1.4...1.2.0