Some Small Updates
Mon Dec 30 2024

In preparation for some more updates to come in the New Year, I've updated the server software this evening. Mostly it's behind the scenes stuff which probably no-one will notice.

At least that's the hope ;-)

Basically, I've tidied up a lot of the code and run it through a process called 'lint' which syntax checks things to try to make sure that silly bugs can't creep in. All the lint tests pass with no warnings now, so hopefully it's good. We shall see.

But in so doing, I have touched lots of areas of the code, so if you find something isn't working as you think it should, please let me know.

I would also like to know what feature you would like to see worked on next. I have some ideas of my own but would appreciate you guys feedback :)

EDIT To Add: I've also switched the e-mail notification system to use a different service, which gives me some really good metrics on whose e-mail addresses are bouncing (if any) and will also allow me to set up other e-mails from the system much more easily. Things such as inspirational reminders (if you want them) and newsletter subscriptions and so on...

And finally, Happy New Year everyone, it's only a couple of days until 2025 now!!

5 Comments
  • From:
    D'vorahDavida
    On:
    Mon Dec 30 2024
    "Lint" what a great name for that program! Ha! One thing that I would like if it's not too much trouble is a 'save as draft' function. And boy, if it's already there on the page, I will humbly accept the dunce of the year award. Otherwise, right now, I can't think of anything else. May 2025 be a year of good surprises, and unexpected positive outcomes. I'm looking forward to seeing more people here with us on DD. I'll do my best to stump for us! 💗
    • From:
      DearDiary1
      On:
      Mon Dec 30 2024
      There isn't currently a save as draft option, but I'll add it as a wish list :)
    • From:
      DearDiary1
      On:
      Mon Dec 30 2024
      And yes, more diarists would definitely be most excellent :)
  • From:
    Little Krissi
    On:
    Tue Dec 31 2024
    To be able to save a rough draft feature would bd nice. But however you can di on DD works foe me. This DD pkace is coming along nicely. I still feel at home here … my home
  • From:
    Wrenchman366
    On:
    Tue Dec 31 2024
    When someone leaves you a comment i think it would be nice if their diary name was a clickable link to take the straight to the commenters diary