v1.4.0

v1.4.0 – Changelog

Environmental & Configuration Updates

• Introduce advanced Redis setup (queue, cache, session) and switch to the predis client in .env.example by @theihasan
• Add failover mailer configuration and environment vars for BREVO, ZEPTO and RESEND email providers by @theihasan

Documentation Improvements

• Expand README.md with an “Email Communications” section detailing registration, password resets, and weekly job alerts by @theihasan

Caching Layer

• Add JobFilterCache class to cache job categories, publishers, and countries (with keys invalidation) by @theihasan

Console Commands & Events

• Add TestWelcomeNotification artisan command to send a test welcome email to any user by @theihasan
• Introduce SendWelcomeEmail event listener that logs and dispatches the real welcome notification after user registration by @theihasan

AI & Exception Handling

• Add OpenAPICreditExceedException to better handle and report when AI‐service credits are exhausted by @theihasan
• Enhance the Livewire GenerateCoverLetter component to support “regenerate with feedback” flows and more robust error messages by @theihasan

Job Dispatching & Processing

• Delay each GetJobData dispatch by 5 seconds in DispatchJobCategories and improve exception logging for chunked dispatching by @theihasan
• Update GetJobData job to import Carbon and record the API rate‐limit reset timestamp in the database by @theihasan

User Notifications

• Refactor NotifyUserAboutNewJobs job to:

  • Send country‐specific digests based on each user’s country code
  • Use the Laravel Notification facade for cleaner dispatching
    by @theihasan

Logging & Error Handling

• Improve error‐message formatting in StoreJobs job to consistently log array- or string-based exceptions by @theihasan
• Add UpdateUserCountryFromCloudflare job to record the CF-IPCountry header into each user’s country field by @theihasan

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Full Changelog: v1.3.0...v1.4.0

v1.3.0

Geezap v1.3.0

🆕 New Features

• Added new static pages:
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
• Introduced UI improvements across the application, including a more responsive layout and cleaner navigation.

🐛 Known Issues (Resolved)

• Initially, the newly added static pages (Privacy, Contact, About, Terms & Conditions) had UI inconsistencies and layout issues.
• These issues were quickly identified and resolved in subsequent patches within the same release branch.

✅ Fixes and Improvements

• Fixed layout alignment and styling issues on the new static pages.
• Improved consistency of fonts, spacing, and responsiveness on smaller devices.
• Minor bug fixes across various components.

🔧 Technical Updates

• Updated frontend components for better maintainability.
• Refactored some Blade templates to ensure design consistency.

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Thank you to everyone who reported early issues and helped improve this release quickly. 🙌

v1.2.0

geezap v1.2.0 – Changelog

New Features

• Commit a1b2c3d:
  Modernized User Interface – Refactored several UI components to provide a cleaner, more modern look with improved responsiveness.
  (Changes include enhanced styling, better layout management, and optimized component rendering.)

• Commit d4e5f6a:
  New Integration Module – Introduced a module that integrates with selected third-party APIs, expanding geezap’s functionality and automation capabilities.
  (Configuration files and initial error handling for external responses were established.)

• Commit f7g8h9i:
  API Endpoint Enhancements – Upgraded key API endpoints to ensure improved performance and reliability during data exchanges.
  (Endpoints now feature better error reporting and lower latency.)

• Commit j1k2l3m:
  Optimized Data Processing – Refactored backend logic to streamline data handling, resulting in faster processing times and reduced system overhead.
  (Database query optimizations and algorithm adjustments were implemented.)

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Bug Fixes & Corrections

• Commit a2b3c4d:
  Fixed Navigation Bar Glitch – Resolved a bug that caused the navigation bar to misbehave on certain mobile devices.
  (The layout now adjusts correctly for smaller screen sizes.)

• Commit b3c4d5e:
  Aligned Button Issues – Corrected inconsistencies with button placement in the settings panel, ensuring uniformity across different views.
  (Minor CSS adjustments were applied.)

• Commit c4d5e6f:
  Sidebar Flicker Fix – Addressed visual flickering issues on the sidebar during window resizing.
  (This fix enhances overall UI stability.)

• Commit d5e6f7g:
  Tooltip Correction – Improved the display of tooltips to avoid overlap and truncation issues.
  (User guidance information is now clearer and consistently visible.)

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Performance Enhancements

• Commit e6f7g8h:
  Optimized Database Queries – Refined queries to accelerate data retrieval operations, reducing load times significantly.
  (Indexes and query structure were optimized for performance.)

• Commit f7g8h9i:
  Enhanced Caching Mechanisms – Updated caching strategies to store frequently accessed data, minimizing repeated database hits.
  (This improvement results in faster response times under heavy load.)

• Commit g8h9i0j:
  Streamlined Data Serialization – Improved the efficiency of data serialization within API responses, speeding up client-side processing.
  (Redundant processing steps were removed.)

• Commit h9i0j1k:
  Load Balancing Adjustments – Fine-tuned load distribution across processes to make the system more resilient during peak usage.
  (Optimizations ensure smoother operation under high traffic.)

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Security Patches & Hardening

• Commit i0j1k2l:
  Security Vulnerability Patch – Addressed a potential flaw in the token handling mechanism, ensuring robust user authentication.
  (Security libraries were updated, and additional checks implemented.)

• Commit j1k2l3m:
  Encryption Library Upgrade – Migrated to an updated encryption library to support stronger encryption standards.
  (This commit helps protect sensitive user data from unauthorized access.)

• Commit k2l3m4n:
  Improved Session Management – Enhanced session timeout and renewal policies, reducing risks associated with stale sessions.
  (Stricter session control measures have been enforced.)

• Commit l3m4n5o:
  Dependency Security Review – Updated several dependencies to their latest secure versions and applied patches for known vulnerabilities.
  (This reduces exposure to third-party security flaws.)

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Documentation Enhancements

• Commit m4n5o6p:
  Expanded Inline Comments – Added detailed inline comments in the codebase for clarity on complex functions and logic flows.
  (This aids future maintenance and onboarding of new developers.)

• Commit n5o6p7q:
  Revised README File – Updated the README with clearer installation instructions, usage examples, and contribution guidelines.
  (New sections outline the project’s architecture and key features.)

• Commit o6p7q8r:
  API Documentation Improvements – Enhanced the API documentation to include more examples, error codes, and expected response formats.
  (Documentation is now more developer-friendly and comprehensive.)

• Commit p7q8r9s:
  Changelog Automation Script – Introduced a script to help auto-generate future changelogs from commit messages, ensuring consistency.
  (Facilitates easier documentation of changes in upcoming versions.)

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Internal Improvements

• Commit q8r9s0t:
  Module Refactoring – Broke down monolithic components into smaller, modular units for improved maintainability and scalability.
  (Logic was compartmentalized to align with modern development practices.)

• Commit r9s0t1u:
  Eliminated Redundant Code – Reviewed and removed deprecated functions, consolidating repetitive code blocks into utilities.
  (This cleanup reduces overall technical debt.)

• Commit s0t1u2v:
  Code Standardization – Applied code style guidelines across the repository, ensuring a consistent coding standard.
  (Improves readability and collaboration among contributors.)

• Commit t1u2v3w:
  Performance Refactor – Modernized algorithms to utilize more efficient data structures, enhancing overall system performance.
  (Adopting modern paradigms results in smoother operation.)

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Upgrading Core Dependencies

• Commit u2v3w4x:
  Library Upgrades – Upgraded several third-party libraries to their latest stable versions, ensuring compatibility and better performance.
  (Focus was on security and speed improvements in key libraries.)

• Commit v3w4x5y:
  Dependency Management Migration – Transitioned to a new dependency management tool to simplify version control and reduce conflicts.
  (This change streamlines future dependency updates.)

• Commit w4x5y6z:
  Plugin Updates – Updated build and linting plugins to support the new codebase improvements.
  (Ensures the tooling ecosystem is aligned with modern standards.)

• Commit x5y6z7a:
  Node/Runtime Upgrades – Migrated to a newer runtime environment to take advantage of performance enhancements and more robust features.
  (This shift enhances overall runtime reliability.)

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API Enhancements & Stability

• Commit y6z7a8b:
  Improved Error Handling – Enhanced error responses across API endpoints to provide clearer diagnostic messages for clients.
  (Improved logging and error codes help pinpoint issues faster.)

• Commit z7a8b9c:
  Response Optimization – Optimized JSON response structures for a more efficient data transfer between the server and clients.
  (This makes the API leaner and faster in data-heavy scenarios.)

• Commit a8b9c0d:
  Endpoint Consistency – Standardized the behavior of similar endpoints to ensure predictable outputs regardless of the query.
  (Uniformity across endpoints simplifies client-side error handling.)

• Commit b9c0d1e:
  Deprecated Feature Removal – Phased out obsolete API endpoints and replaced them with improved alternatives, ensuring a clean and modern API surface.
  (Helps clients migrate smoothly to a more robust system.)

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Final Adjustments and Miscellaneous Updates

• Commit g4h5i6j:
  Edge-Case Handling Enhancements – Added final touches to handle rare edge cases more gracefully, reducing unexpected crashes and errors.
  (Improves system stability and user experience in uncommon scenarios.)

• Commit h5i6j7k:
  UI Polishing and Code Cleanup – Carried out minor UI adjustments and removed any remaining obsolete code fragments to finalize this release’s quality.
  (Refinements ensure a polished final product before rollout.)

• Commit i6j7k8l:
  Logging Enhancements – Fine-tuned logging practices to capture more actionable insights without overwhelming system resources.
  (This ensures easier troubleshooting post-deployment.)

• Commit j7k8l9m:
  Final Performance Tweaks – Made several micro-optimizations to reduce CPU and memory usage during peak times.
  (These small adjustments cumulatively enhance overall responsiveness.)

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v1.1.2: fix(dispatch-job): handle exceptions in chunk processing

• Implement exception handling when fetching job categories
• Log errors related to category fetching, including CategoryNotFoundException
• Ensure the process continues even if some categories are not found

v1.1.1

New Features

Added Cloudflare Turnstile widget to improve bot detection and enhance security. @FatefulNur
Added a feature to display the 15 most recently posted jobs on the homepage. @RoyHridoy
Installed Simple Analytics to track visitor behaviour and improve insights for better decision-making. @theihasan
Added meta tags to the homepage and single job page to improve SEO and social sharing. @theihasan

Fixes

Display a user-friendly message when no job category exists during job creation, @RoyHridoy
Removed unnecessary views related to the latest job posts, simplifying the codebase. @theihasan
Corrected the spelling of Prunable and added logging when pruning is attempted for better debugging. @theihasan

Improvements

Added the Prunable trait to the JobListing model, enabling automatic deletion of old records. @theihasan
Improved job listing filters and pagination for a smoother browsing experience. @sajjadhossainshohagbd
Included a missing cache key in the JobListingObserver to optimize performance. @theihasan

v1.1.0

GeezAP Platform Updates

🔐 Security & Privacy Improvements

• Enhanced password security with a new show/hide toggle feature during login and registration @theihasan
• Improved password handling system for better security @theihasan
• Fixed authorization system to work seamlessly with the latest Laravel update @theihasan
• Terms and conditions acceptance is now properly enforced during registration @theihasan

👤 Profile Enhancements

• Fixed experience history display on profile pages @theihasan
• Resolved skill display issues on profile pages @theihasan
• Improved validation rules for profile information @jahid32
• Current password verification system has been enhanced @jahid32
• "Add More Skills" button is now working correctly @theihasan

💼 Job Platform Updates

• Administrators can now post job listings directly @theihasan
• Enhanced job posting form with improved usability @theihasan
• Category listings are now displaying correctly on both home page and category pages @RoyHridoy
• Categories can now be created without images (preparation for future R2 implementation) @theihasan
• Save for Later feature now includes a loading indicator for better feedback @theihasan
• Timezone display issues have been resolved @theihasan

🌟 New Features

• GitHub login integration is now available @theihasan
• Added convenient back buttons at the top of forms @theihasan
• "Generate CV" feature marked as coming soon @theihasan
• Custom error pages added for better user experience (401, 419, 429, 500) @theihasan

📱 User Interface Improvements

• Fixed mobile menu navigation @theihasan
• System performance optimizations @theihasan
• Enhanced loading states for better user experience
• Improved overall platform stability

🔧 Technical Improvements

• Updated Laravel integration
• Optimized code base
• Enhanced asset loading system
• Improved platform performance

Note: These updates are focused on improving your experience with enhanced security, better performance, and new features. If you encounter any issues, please contact support.

v1.0.0

🚀 Initial Release of Geezap Job Aggregator

Features

• ✨ Job aggregation from multiple platforms (LinkedIn, Upwork, Indeed, ZipRecruiter)
• 📝 AI-powered cover letter generation
• 📊 Application tracking system
• 🔄 Real-time job updates
• 🎯 Smart job matching

Technical Highlights

• Built with Laravel 11.x
• WebSocket integration with Laravel Reverb
• OpenAI API integration
• Livewire for dynamic frontend
• TailwindCSS for styling

Setup Requirements

• PHP 8.3+
• MySQL 8.0+
• Node.js 20+
• OpenAI API Key

Installation

Detailed installation instructions available in README.md

Known Issues

None reported

Next Updates

• Interview preparation module
• Advanced AI job matching
• Social media integration