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stenographer v1.0.0 (12 January 2025)

BREAKING CHANGES

NEW FEATURES

  1. Hierarchical Logging Levels: Implemented multiple logging levels (ERROR, WARNING, INFO, OFF) to control message output granularity.
  2. File-Based Logging: Added support for logging messages to user-specified file paths, enabling persistent log storage.
  3. Database Logging Integration: Integrated database support using DBI and RSQLite for efficient and scalable log management.
  4. Contextual Logging: Introduced contextual logging capabilities to attach metadata to log entries, enhancing traceability.
  5. Customisable Message Formatting: Enabled custom message formatting functions to tailor log output according to user preferences.
  6. Coloured Console Output: Incorporated crayon for colour-coded console messages, improving readability and distinguishing log levels.
  7. Parallel Processing Support: Developed the messageParallel function to handle message output from parallel processes seamlessly.
  8. Structured Error Reporting: Implemented JSON formatting for structured error reporting, facilitating easier parsing and analysis of log data.
  9. Comprehensive Documentation: Created detailed vignettes and function documentation to guide users through package features and usage scenarios.

IMPROVEMENTS

  1. Enhanced Package Structure: Optimized the internal organization of the package for better maintainability and scalability.
  2. Robust Error Handling: Improved error handling mechanisms to provide more informative and consistent error messages across the package.
  3. Performance Optimization: Streamlined logging operations to minimize performance overhead, ensuring efficient execution even in high-throughput environments.
  4. Refined R6 Class Implementation: Strengthened the Stenographer R6 class for more reliable and flexible logging functionality.
  5. Dependency Management: Managed package dependencies effectively, ensuring that all required packages are correctly specified and utilized within the package codebase.

DOCUMENTATION

  1. Detailed Vignettes: Developed comprehensive vignettes demonstrating various use cases, configuration options, and best practices for using the stenographer package.
  2. Enhanced Function Documentation: Expanded function documentation with extensive examples and clearer explanations to assist users in understanding and utilizing package functions effectively.
  3. Comprehensive README: Updated the README.md with installation instructions, feature overviews, and quick start guides to provide users with a clear entry point to the package.

DEVELOPMENT

  1. Continuous Integration Setup: Established GitHub Actions workflows for automated testing, coverage reporting, and package checks to ensure code quality and reliability.
  2. Comprehensive Test Suite: Implemented a robust test suite using testthat to validate package functionality and prevent regressions.
  3. CRAN Policy Compliance: Ensured that the package adheres to CRAN submission policies, facilitating smooth package release and maintenance.
  4. Dependency Management: Managed package dependencies effectively, ensuring that all required packages are correctly specified and utilized within the package codebase.

NOTES

  1. First Official Release: This is the inaugural release of the stenographer package, marking its availability for CRAN submission and general use.
  2. R Version Compatibility: The package is compatible with R versions 4.1.0 and above, ensuring broad usability across different R environments.

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