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v0.9.0
Minor Update
2025-01-02

Account Control Enhancements

Today's Progress

We're releasing v0.9.0, which introduces a dedicated settings page for enhanced account control.

Key Achievements

This update provides users with greater control over their account information:

  • Settings Page: A new settings page has been added, providing a central location for managing account details.

  • Profile Name Management: Users can now easily change their displayed profile name.

  • Password Management: Users can now change their account password for improved security. This includes:

    • Password strength validation during changes.
    • Secure password hashing and storage.

Technical Improvements

Several technical improvements were implemented to support these features:

  • Improved user authentication and authorization flows.
  • Implemented secure password handling practices.
  • Enhanced form validation and error handling on the settings page.

Challenges

Implementing these features presented some challenges:

  • Ensuring secure password storage and handling.
  • Creating a user-friendly interface for managing account details.
  • Handling potential edge cases related to profile name changes (e.g., uniqueness constraints).

Thoughts

This update provides users with essential account management tools, improving both usability and security. We believe this addition will give users more confidence and control over their accounts.