Release Notes – Version 2.0

✨ Added

• Personalized event discovery based on user interests and participation history
• Gamification system with points and achievement badges
• User profile enhancements to display earned badges and progress
• Smart notification system for: Event registrations, Upcoming events, Organiser updates
• Automated background jobs for scheduled reminders (e.g. 3-day event reminders)
• Improved organiser event management flow - added attendance sheet to mark participant as present
• Event filtering by category, date, and event type

🔄 Changed

• Refactored backend architecture for improved maintainability
• Improved event browsing UX and navigation flow
• Optimized database queries for faster event retrieval
• Updated role-based access control logic for clearer permission boundaries

🛠️ Fixed

• Notification unread count inconsistencies
• Edge cases in event registration logic
• API response handling for failed or invalid requests
• CORS-related configuration issues during deployment
• Minor UI alignment and loading state issues

⚙️ Technical

• Backend performance optimizations for higher concurrent users
• Improved error handling and validation across API routes
• Background services stabilized for long-running tasks (notifications, reminders)
• Environment configuration cleanup for local and production parity

🚧 Known Limitations

• No HTTPS termination at this stage (planned for future release)
• Mobile UI optimizations still in progress for smaller screen sizes

🔜 Planned

• Advanced organiser analytics dashboard
• Expanded badge challenges and seasonal achievements
• In-app feedback and event rating system
• Deeper personalization using behavioral data