Release v0.1.0

Release v0.1.0 - First Public Release

Release Date: November 2, 2025

First Public Release

This is the first official release of Static Chess, marking the completion of the public-ready upgrade plan. The project is now fully hardened, tested, and ready for open-source contributions.

What's New

Core Features

• Drag and Drop: Intuitive piece movement by dragging pieces to valid squares
• Undo Move: Easily revert your last move with full game state restoration
• Accessibility: Full keyboard navigation and screen reader support
• Performance: Optimized rendering and move calculation for smooth gameplay

Developer Experience

• CI/CD: Automated testing and linting on every PR
• Testing: Comprehensive Jest test suite (unit + integration)
• Code Quality: ESLint, Prettier, and EditorConfig for consistent code style
• Documentation: Complete architecture docs, roadmap, and contribution guidelines

Repository Improvements

• GitHub templates for issues and pull requests
• CODE_OF_CONDUCT, SECURITY, and CONTRIBUTING documentation
• Automated dependency updates via Dependabot
• CODEOWNERS file for code review assignments

Statistics

• Files Changed: 50+ files
• New Features: 6 major features
• Tests Added: 4 test suites
• Documentation: 5 comprehensive docs

Getting Started

Simply open index.html in your browser - no build process required!

For contributors:

npm install
npm test
npm run lint

Links

• Play Now: https://tmhsdigital.github.io/Static_Chess/
• Source Code: https://github.com/TMHSDigital/Static_Chess
• Documentation: See docs/ directory
• Report Issues: https://github.com/TMHSDigital/Static_Chess/issues

Acknowledgments

Built with pure vanilla web technologies - no frameworks, no build step, just clean code.

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Full Changelog: See CHANGELOG.md