roadmap_project

This update does not bring particularly strong technical changes for RoadMap Classic. The changes mainly concern the design and the name of the application.

As before, to use this program in normal mode, the user needs to download and install the roadmap-classic-v0.6.1.exe file. The installer is made with InnoSetup, a system for creating installers for Windows programs. This installer includes pre-installation of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable library for Windows x86, x64 and ARM64 versions. It also adds a checkbox that allows you to choose whether or not to install this library. Tools to familiarize yourself with the program are also available.

Originally, my project was developed as a course work, but after completing it, I decided to continue its development and support. Over time, the application evolved significantly and reached version 0.6.0. Today, I would like to share an important update: I have decided to split the project into two branches — Classic and the main application.

Classic will represent the older version of the application that I have developed up until today. Branch "classic" will retain all the functionality implemented as of version 0.6.0. Most of the initial plans, including many listed in the Future Plans section, have been successfully completed in this version.

Since the last update, I have had many new ideas and concepts that require significant changes in the application's structure and functionality. To avoid overloading the old version and risking its stability, I have decided to move it to the "classic" branch. The "master" branch will now represent the main application, which will serve as the platform for all future innovations and will develop independently of Classic.

The Main Application is a new version of the project that will initially be based on the code from Classic. Over time, this version will be improved to meet new requirements and opportunities. It will implement all future features, as well as optimizations and improvements to the existing code. This version will receive regular updates and new functionality that would be impossible to add to Classic without major changes.

Thus, Classic will remain a stable and reliable version for those who prefer the current functionality, while the main application will focus on implementing all innovations and new features.

It is important to note that Classic will continue to receive updates, but these will primarily consist of hotfixes, minor adjustments, and bug fixes for previously unnoticed issues. If you find any bugs in this version, please report them in the issues section, making sure to specify that they pertain to Classic.

This update includes hotfixes for version 0.5.0 and optimizations.

List of changes:

• Major UI issues after creating maps have been fixed.
• More character input restrictions have been added when creating a roadmap.
• UI on all RoadMap forms has been slightly improved.

Program screenshots:

• Main Page:

• Create New Roadmap:

• Roadmap Progress:

As before, to use this program as a normal user must download and install the file roadmap-v0.5.0.exe. The installer was made using InnoSetup, a system for creating installers for Windows programs. This installer has built-in pre-installation for Windows x86, x64 and ARM64 versions. Also a checkbox has been added to select whether to install this library or not. Assets for exploring the program are also available.

After some time of editing and adding new functionality I am ready to announce the release of the 0.5.0 version of the program. This version of the program incorporates all updates and changes in the program since the release of the first version. I didn't break it up into smaller releases because individually the changes won't be very noticeable.

Let's take a look at the changes:

• Descriptions. When creating a roadmap, an option to add a description to each Theme has been added. This will help map creators describe the topic in more detail.
• DeleteLastRow button. A button for deleting an unnecessary or accidentally created row has been added. Previously, users had to re-enter the map creator.
• Some changes in the visual interface.
• Added example row to CreationWindow with a short explanation for the user.

Program screenshots:

• Main Page:

• Create New Roadmap:

• Roadmap Progress:

As before, to use this program as a normal user must download and install the file roadmap-v0.5.0.exe. The installer was made using InnoSetup, a system for creating installers for Windows programs. Unlike the previous version of the installer, this one has built-in pre-installation for Windows x86, x64 and ARM64 versions. Also a checkbox has been added to select whether to install this library or not. Assets for exploring the program are also available.

I'm proud to announce the launch of RoadMap application in release. From this moment on, every user can download and install this application using the installer and start using it as a normal user.

The program installer can be installed using the .exe file attached to this release.

Launching the first version of the application.