Changelog

New Feature: Added support for downloading posts as PDF files.
Better handling of Markdown theorem environments.
Fixed a concurrency issue related to the working directory.
Improved performance of parsers.
Switched from using a verification link to a verification key for email verification.

This version focuses on content display:

This major update introduces several key features and design changes:

Article Categorization: The long-requested ability to categorize articles is now live. Users can assign categories to their articles, and category subscriptions are available for those who want to follow specific topics.
New Homepage: A redesigned homepage now displays recent activity, author bios, profile pictures, and blog statistics. Users can also upload profile pictures directly, simplifying the process.
Improved Sorting and Filtering: The members page now sorts members by article count, and filtering on the posts page has been enhanced.
Additional optimizations related to the above updates.

Focused on editor enhancements:

Upgraded to the Ace Editor, adding search and replace features and new shortcuts.
Added direct file upload functionality in the editor.
Introduced a first-time user guide for editor familiarity.
Expanded help resources with two new help pages.
Extended session timeout to 24 hours.
Canonicalized email addresses at login.
Integrated ORCID login.
Various other changes.

This update primarily improves the user interface:

This release focuses on parser improvements:

Added a “title” attribute to math content blocks to display LaTeX code on hover.
Improved error handling to display documents even if some LaTeX code fails to parse.
Fixed occasional issues where only part of a document would display.
Removed namespaces from SVGs.
Streamlined rendering for improved efficiency.
Other minor enhancements.

Added posts and members menus to the navbar for easier navigation to recent posts and active members.
Added a comparison table on the homepage to clarify platform features.
Enabled automatic following for users’ own posts and comments.
Minor language enhancements.

Added support for external profile/about pages, allowing users to link their own.
Enabled self-serve account deletion and data removal.
Added a default post format setting, allowing users to select LaTeX by default.
Introduced maintenance mode for site administrators.

Replaced tag functionality with a more versatile search function.
Updated math parser, allowing users to copy and paste LaTeX documents if they aren’t too complex.
Applied serif fonts to user-generated content.

Added email subscription for notifications on new posts from subscribed authors.
Moved email dispatch to the background to prevent blocking.
Added a cookie consent banner.
Added a feedback form.

The inaugural release, implementing core features: