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Release Notes - RDD Framework v1.0.4

Release Date: November 9, 2025

Overview

This release delivers significant installation experience improvements with GUI support, launcher scripts, and enhanced user guidance for both Windows and Linux platforms.

Key Changes

Installation Improvements

  • GUI Folder Browser: Added Tkinter-based folder selection dialog for easy directory browsing during installation
  • Launcher Scripts: New install.sh (Linux/macOS) and install.bat (Windows) scripts enable double-click installation without opening terminal
  • Enhanced Validation: Improved pre-flight checks for Python version, Git availability, and existing installation detection
  • Clear Error Messages: Better error reporting with installation guidance and helpful URLs
  • Overwrite Warnings: Detailed warnings showing specific files that will be affected during installation

Post-Installation Launchers

  • RDD Menu Launchers: Created rdd.sh (Linux/macOS) and rdd.bat (Windows) scripts installed to project root
  • Double-Click Access: Users can now double-click launchers to access RDD interactive menu
  • OS Detection: Installer automatically detects OS and copies appropriate launcher
  • Auto-Permissions: Executable permissions set automatically on Linux/macOS

Documentation Updates

  • Simplified README: Installation section streamlined with clear Quick Start and Direct Python options
  • Installation Description: Installer displays preview of actions before prompting for directory
  • User Guide: Enhanced installation instructions with both GUI and command-line approaches

Bug Fixes

  • Menu Stability: Fixed minor menu navigation issues
  • Version Control: Resolved file handling issues in version control workflow

This release focuses on making RDD installation and access as smooth and user-friendly as possible across all platforms. For details, see the implementation logs in .rdd-docs/archive/.