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Changelog

The latest updates and improvements to the Bridge Collaboration Hub.

Functional
February 19, 2026

Auth Flow Reliability & Anonymous Suggestions

  • Fixed signup verification flow so users verify from login without getting blocked by profile-auth redirects.
  • Improved login checks and email verification state syncing to keep Supabase confirmation status aligned with profile badges.
  • Added stale-session recovery for invalid refresh tokens to prevent auth errors from breaking session checks.
  • Updated general skill chips to show the latest five entries on hub cards and profile preview.
  • Improved existing-account signup handling by redirecting users to login/password reset guidance.
  • Anonymous suggestions now notify ry501485@dal.ca by email while preserving submitter anonymity, even when logged in.
Onboarding
February 19, 2026

In-App Getting Started Guides

  • Launched a new /getting-started page with role-based walkthroughs for Students and Tutors/Mentors.
  • Added concise step-by-step onboarding content with direct links to signup, profile setup, and hub discovery.
  • Added a persistent 'Getting Started' link to top navigation for faster new-user guidance.
  • Added a setup nudge in profile for users who are unverified or still completing core profile fields.
  • Updated README to point users to the in-app onboarding guide while keeping README developer-focused.
UX/UI
February 17, 2026

UI Polish & Global Sorting

  • Global year-coded course listings for instant level recognition (1000-4000).
  • Centralized course sorting logic for consistent display across Profile, Hub, and Scheduler.
  • Refined Profile UX: Bottom logout, smoother sync, and availability tooltips.
  • Compact Course Picker with muted color-coding for better scannability.
  • Optimized Hub search layout for better use of screen real estate on large displays.
Functional
February 7, 2026

Account Security & Profile Consolidation

  • Implemented account deletion with a secure confirmation modal in the profile 'Danger Zone'.
  • Consolidated profile management, unifying new user onboarding with existing profile updates.
  • Refined registry filters to exclude 'Student' roles from searchable results and navigation.
  • Fixed database unique constraints to support robust profile syncing/upserts.
  • Improved error logging to provide detailed technical feedback for profile saves.
  • Simplified navigation by replacing the 'Join' flow with a persistent 'Profile' hub button.
UI/UX
February 7, 2026

Dedicated Sign-up & Production Ready

  • Introduced a dedicated sign-up flow, decoupling account creation from role selection.
  • Updated navigation with separate Sign-up and Login paths for a frictionless entry.
  • Implemented Row Level Security (RLS) policies for all core database tables.
  • Verified environment variable security and dynamic origin support for Vercel deployment.
  • Added a comprehensive deployment guide for the community project.
UI/UX
February 7, 2026

Visual Refinement & Multi-select Search

  • Implemented multi-select course filtering on the Discovery Hub.
  • Added horizontal breaks between year levels on profile cards for better readability.
  • Synchronized the profile preview card in settings with the Hub layout.
  • Updated the subject list with Coding, Honours, Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, and Writing.
Functionality
February 6, 2026

Course Cross-listing & Sorting

  • Cross-listed first-year Psychology courses as PSYO/NESC.
  • Implemented chronological/numerical sorting for courses on tutor profiles.
  • Standardized course code normalization across the registry.
Launch
February 5, 2026

Shipping Preparation

  • Hidden the complex availability scheduler to streamline the initial contact flow.
  • Replaced 'View Availability' with a frictionless email-based 'Contact' system.
  • Updated the landing page with a unified collaboration grid.
Core
February 4, 2026

Platform Foundations

  • Implemented multi-role support (Tutor, Mentor, Student).
  • Added role-specific availability and acceptance toggles.
  • Launched the centralized image upload and optimization system.

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