python-maze/CHANGELOG.md

Changelog

[1.1.1] - 2025-01-20

Fixed

• Download Image Feature - Now properly downloads maze as PNG file
  • Fixed download mechanism using blob and temporary anchor element
  • Added format parameter support (png/jpg)
  • Proper MIME type handling for downloads
  • Automatic filename generation with maze ID and algorithm name
  • Better error handling with detailed error messages
  • File existence verification before sending
  • Blob type validation in frontend

Changed

• Image download now uses fetch API with blob instead of window.open
• ImageRenderer now supports both PNG and JPG formats with quality settings
• JPG images saved with 95% quality for optimal size/quality balance
• Download endpoint defaults to PNG format
• Added console error logging for debugging
• Improved error messages for better user feedback

[1.1.0] - 2025-01-20

Added

• Animated Solving Visualization

  • Real-time step-by-step animation of DFS and BFS algorithms
  • Two-phase animation: visited cells exploration, then solution path highlighting
  • Animation controls panel with Neo-Brutalism styling
  • Pause/Resume button to control animation flow
  • Stop button to immediately halt and show final result
  • Speed slider (SLOW to FAST) for dynamic speed adjustment
  • Automatic control visibility management

• Footer

  • Copyleft notice with reversed copyright symbol (🄯)
  • "Made with ❤️ and Python in New Jersey" message
  • Black background with white text and neon pink accent
  • Cyan drop shadow with negative offset (Neo-Brutalism style)

Removed

• Solver Dropdown - Redundant UI element removed for cleaner interface
  • Users now interact directly with "SOLVE (DFS)" and "SOLVE (BFS)" buttons

Changed

• Solve buttons now trigger animated solving instead of instant results
• Solve buttons disabled during active animation to prevent conflicts
• Results display updated to show during animation

Technical Details

• Added animation state management in app.js
• Implemented recursive timeout-based animation loop
• Added event listeners for pause, stop, and speed controls
• Enhanced Neo-Brutalism CSS with footer and animation control styles

[1.0.0] - 2025-01-20

Initial Release

• 8 maze generation algorithms
• 2 solving algorithms (DFS, BFS)
• Neo-Brutalism web interface
• Image export functionality
• Save/load maze files
• Analysis and benchmarking tools
• Docker containerization
• Comprehensive test suite (>90% coverage)