v0.21.0

• Redesigned landing page — two-column hero with an interactive schedule preview, feature highlights, and a step-by-step timeline
• New desktop sidebar navigation for logged-in users with quick-access links and an "Add Task" shortcut
• Schedule view upgraded to a session card layout with a header showing your start → finish window, priority colour-coded rows, and hover effects
• Dashboard now shows "On a break" status when you're between tasks, instead of jumping straight to "All tasks completed"
• The in-progress marker is now driven by a shared clock — the schedule and dashboard can never disagree about which task is current
• Breaks no longer have a complete button — they tick over to the next task automatically when their time elapses
• Added a full-page Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, linked from sign-up and the landing page footer
• Cookie consent banner — analytics are only loaded if you explicitly opt in; decline and no tracking cookies are ever set
• Manage cookie preferences anytime from your profile settings
• New ambient backdrop effect (grid, glow, scan lines) across the app shell for a more immersive feel
• Sign-up form now defaults to the first tab and shows consent copy linking to Terms and Privacy Policy

v0.20.1

• Archiving of old completed tasks now happens quietly in the background — the "Tasks archived" banner and activity-feed entries no longer clutter things up
• Removing or deleting a task that's in your schedule now takes it out cleanly, instead of leaving it behind as a completed entry
• The in-progress marker now matches between the schedule and the dashboard, and correctly shows nothing before a schedule starts or while it's paused

v0.20.0

• The in-progress marker now stays on the current task until you complete it — it no longer jumps ahead based on time
• Breaks in your schedule are preserved when you complete a task — they no longer shuffle around on every completion
• New setting: choose whether to reschedule remaining tasks or insert a break when you finish a task early
• Undoing a task completion restores it to its original position and continues time tracking from where you left off
• Tasks removed from the schedule in edit mode are no longer re-suggested on reschedule
• Add new breaks to your schedule in edit mode — they appear at the top so you can drag them into position
• Edit the duration of individual breaks for meals or external commitments
• Adjust your schedule end time — both the schedule boundary and estimated finish are now visible
• Dashboard now shows a heads-up display when a schedule is active: next task, pause/resume controls, and status feed
• Estimation accuracy now shows whether you tend to over or under-estimate based on size band comparisons
• Set a "Starts On" date for tasks — the task is blocked until that date, then automatically becomes available
• Updated the Glitch It landing section with a clear 3-step explanation of how scheduling works
• Refreshed hero copy on the login page

v0.19.0

• Completed tasks older than your retention period (default 90 days) are now automatically archived on login — configure in Profile > Data Management
• Estimation accuracy on the dashboard now uses size banding — a task is correct if its actual time falls in the same band as the estimate
• Blocked filter badge shows how many tasks are currently blocked, including dependency-blocked tasks
• When a rescheduled session has spare time, you're prompted to add the top-priority backlog task that fits
• The suggestion also appears when all scheduled tasks are completed with time remaining
• Schedule pause/play, auto-reschedule on task completion, and in-progress indicator fixes from the previous update
• Profile page refreshed — cleaner layout, properly styled logout button, and human-readable setting labels
• "How it works" and "What's new" links moved above the fold on the profile page for easier access
• Modals no longer touch the screen edges on mobile devices
• Opening the task editor no longer auto-focuses the name field (prevents keyboard popup on mobile)

v0.18.0

• Create repeating tasks — set a daily, weekly, or monthly recurrence pattern on any task
• When you complete a recurring task, the next instance is automatically added to your backlog
• Weekly recurrence lets you pick specific days of the week (e.g. Mon, Wed, Fri)
• Monthly recurrence lets you choose the day of the month
• Set a recurrence end date or a maximum number of occurrences
• Opt into "catch up missed instances" mode — creates all skipped occurrences when completing a late task
• Recurring task cards show a repeat icon with a summary of the pattern
• Deleting a recurring task offers a choice: skip this instance (next occurrence still created) or stop all future recurrences

v0.17.0

• Mark any task as blocked with one click — blocked tasks are visually distinct and skip to the bottom of the backlog
• Blocked tasks are never included when generating a schedule
• Add an optional reason when blocking a task, editable via the task edit modal
• Filter the backlog by status — show only active or only blocked tasks
• Blocked task count shown at the top of the backlog when any tasks are blocked
• Set task dependencies — a task is automatically blocked until all its prerequisites are completed
• Task cards show "Blocked by: Task A, Task B" when dependencies are unmet
• The scheduler respects dependencies — prerequisites are always scheduled before dependents
• Circular dependencies are detected and prevented when saving a task
• Deleting a prerequisite task automatically cleans up dependency references

v0.16.0

• Search your backlog instantly — find tasks by name or description
• Filter tasks by priority, category, size, and deadline status
• Filters combine (AND logic) and show an active count badge
• Completed tab gains the same search and filter controls, plus a completion date range filter
• Completing a task now fades it out smoothly instead of disappearing abruptly
• Undo toast appears for 5 seconds after completing a task — click Undo to bring it back

v0.15.0

• New onboarding tour for first-time users — get up to speed in under a minute
• Footer now links to the onboarding guide, what's new, and feedback
• Landing page redesign for logged-out visitors — see how Task Glitch works before signing up
• Accessibility improvements: skip-to-content link, ARIA labels on all icon buttons, better keyboard navigation
• Added Open Graph and Twitter Card meta tags for better social sharing
• Improved SEO with descriptive page title and meta description
• PWA manifest updated with app description and categories

v0.14.1

• New TG emblem and favicon replacing the old mascot
• Desktop layout locks to viewport height — no more page scroll
• Task lists and schedule scroll within their own panels on desktop
• Dashboard uses a 2-column layout on wider screens
• Content area widened to 720px for better use of screen space

v0.14.0

• Full dark sci-fi redesign — angular panels, glowing accents, and a command-center aesthetic
• Toggleable Cyberpunk Mode in Profile settings — neon glow, scan lines, and glitch effects
• Switched to Lucide icons for a sharper, more consistent look
• New priority-low colour (violet) to stand out from the cyan UI accent
• Smoother page transitions and hover glow effects throughout

v0.13.0

• Updated dependencies (Firebase, Vite) to fix security vulnerabilities
• Task sizes now display as friendly labels (Short, Medium, Long, Very Long)
• Editing or deleting a scheduled task now updates your schedule automatically
• Schedule shows a warning if tasks run past the planned end time
• Changing a task's category prompts you to keep or remove it from the schedule
• Cleaned up development logging from production builds

v0.12.0

• Schedule now tracks time automatically — see how long each task actually takes
• Active task highlighted with an "In Progress" badge so you always know what's next
• Rescheduling now preserves completed tasks at the top — your progress is never lost
• Completed and remaining tasks separated with a clear divider
• Schedule complete celebration with confetti when all tasks are done
• Session summary shows tasks completed, estimated vs actual time
• Dashboard now shows your estimation accuracy based on scheduled task data

v0.11.0

• Added loading indicators while your data syncs — no more empty screens on page load
• Helpful empty states when you have no tasks or schedule yet
• Dashboard chart colours are now consistent between page loads
• Charts and stats now update in real-time as your data changes

v0.10.0

• Task Glitch has been rebuilt with a modernised tech stack for improved performance and reliability
• Fresh new look with a cleaner, more streamlined design
• Faster page loads and smoother interactions

v0.9.0

• You will receive a new notification when Task Glitch is updated to keep you up to date with any changes

v0.8.1

• Patch notes for user starts