v1.0.1

What's Changed

• Update README.md by @abdullahCoder-Tech in #1
• Revert "Update README.md" by @abdullahCoder-Tech in #2
• Bug Fixes # Time/Date Insertion by @abdullahCoder-Tech in #3
• Create CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md by @abdullahCoder-Tech in #5
• Release/v1.0.1 by @abdullahCoder-Tech in #4

New Contributors

• @abdullahCoder-Tech made their first contribution in #1

Full Changelog: v1.0.0...v1.0.1

v1.0.0 Release

Notepad Application Release v1.0.0 - November 30, 2023

Overview

Release 1.0 of the Notepad application marks a significant milestone in providing users with a simple and efficient text editing experience. This release focuses on foundational features and enhancements, laying the groundwork for future developments. The application aims to strike a balance between functionality and simplicity, offering users a versatile tool for basic text manipulation.

What's New

Features:

1. Text Editing Excellence:

   • Enjoy a streamlined text editing experience with essential features such as cut, copy, paste, and delete operations.

2. File Management:

   • Seamlessly create new files (New) and open existing ones (Open).
   • Save your work effortlessly with the Save and Save As... options.

3. Undo and Redo Capabilities:

   • Easily correct mistakes with the Undo and Redo functionalities.

4. Font Customization:

   • Personalize your writing environment by adjusting the font style and size using the Font... option.

5. Date and Time Insertion:

   • Quickly insert the current date and time into your document using the Time/Date feature.

Enhancements:

1. Enhanced User Interface:

   • The text editor widget boasts a modern appearance with a light gray border for visual appeal (QPlainTextEdit { border: 1px solid lightgray; }).
   • A default font size of 12 provides a comfortable reading experience.

2. New Window Option:

   • Users can open a new instance of the Notepad application in a separate window, enhancing multitasking capabilities (New Window).

3. Informative Menus:

   • Intuitive menus categorized for file operations (File), text editing (Edit), formatting (Format), viewing (View), and help (Help).

4. About Notepad Feature:

   • Gain insights into the Notepad application and its author via the About Notepad option in the Help menu.

Coming Soon:

1. Help and Feedback:

   • Future releases will introduce user assistance with the View Help option and encourage user interaction through Send Feedback.

2. Additional Functionality on the Horizon:

   • Stay tuned for upcoming enhancements such as Page Setup, Print, Find, Replace, Go To, and other dialogs, all designed to augment the user experience.

Customizations

• User Interface Polish:
  • The text editor features a refined appearance with a light gray border and an updated default font size.

Usage

1. Getting Started:

   • Run the application using the command: python notepad.py.
   • Explore the enhanced functionalities through the menu bar and improved user interface.

2. Font Customization:

   • Tailor your text editing experience by adjusting font styles and sizes with the Font... option.

3. New Window Option:

   • Enhance multitasking capabilities by opening a new instance of the Notepad application (New Window).

How to Contribute

We welcome your feedback and contributions! If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvement, please open an issue on our GitHub repository.

License

This release is subject to the terms of the GNU General Public License.

Acknowledgments

We extend our gratitude to the open-source community for their support and valuable contributions.

Thank you for choosing Notepad! 🚀