OrbitKin Changelog

Track the evolution of OrbitKin from concept to community-building platform

Current Version

v0.9.0-beta

Status

PUBLIC BETA

1.0.0

PLANNEDQ4 2024

Official Production Release

The full public release of OrbitKin with production-ready features and stability.

Key Highlights

  • Production deployment on multiple servers
  • Stable matchmaking algorithm
  • Premium features and server tiers
  • Mobile and web app integration
  • Enterprise support for large communities

🚀 Planned Features

  • •Advanced analytics dashboard for server admins
  • •API access for third-party integrations
  • •Multi-language support (10+ languages)
  • •Voice channel orbit sessions
  • •Cross-server orbit matching
  • •OrbitKin mobile app integration

0.9.0-beta

BETAAugust 30, 2024

Public Beta - Orbit Modular Architecture

Major architectural overhaul introducing modular Orbit system and enhanced matchmaking capabilities.

Key Highlights

  • Modular Orbit architecture for better scalability
  • Enhanced matchmaking algorithm with semantic analysis
  • Improved theme system with full customization
  • KuzuDB graph database integration
  • Beta testing with pilot communities

🧠 Matchmaking System

  • •Semantic-enhanced matching using embeddings
  • •Graph-based compatibility scoring with KuzuDB
  • •Louvain clustering for group formation
  • •Equal opportunity matcher to ensure inclusivity
  • •Gender preference filtering options
  • •Goal segmentation for targeted matching
  • •Realistic quality scoring system

🎨 Theme System 2.0

  • •Complete theme-driven UI system
  • •Cosmic Tech Magic theme as default
  • •Stripped down theme for minimalists
  • •Dynamic embed rendering based on themes
  • •Robust fallback system for missing keys
  • •Server-specific theme customization

🏗️ Architecture

  • •Modular Orbit system architecture
  • •Core/Edge separation for scalability
  • •KuzuDB graph database for relationships
  • •LanceDB for semantic search
  • •Improved data access layer
  • •Enhanced facilitation system

🤖 Bot Features

  • •Interactive questionnaire with modals
  • •Orbit management commands
  • •Admin panel with server statistics
  • •Developer setup commands
  • •User profile management
  • •Feedback system integration

0.8.0-alpha

ALPHAAugust 15, 2024

MVP Mark 2 - Full Branding

Complete branding overhaul and feature alignment with project vision.

✨ Core Features

  • •Comprehensive 77-question questionnaire
  • •Basic matching algorithm implementation
  • •Private Orbit channel creation
  • •Orbot facilitation bot integration
  • •User profile system with badges

🎨 Branding & UI

  • •OrbitKin branding implementation
  • •Cosmic theme with space aesthetics
  • •Custom embeds with gradient colors
  • •Animated reactions and responses
  • •Consistent visual language

⚙️ Admin Tools

  • •Server setup wizard
  • •Admin control panel
  • •User management commands
  • •Orbit monitoring tools
  • •Backup and restore functionality

0.7.0-alpha

ALPHAJuly 2024

MVP Iterations 12-13

Pilot group testing and refinement based on feedback.

🧪 Pilot Testing

  • •Pilot group size optimization (4-6 people)
  • •Questionnaire refinement based on feedback
  • •Improved onboarding flow
  • •Bug fixes from pilot testing
  • •Performance optimizations

🐛 Bug Fixes

  • •Fixed questionnaire timeout issues
  • •Resolved channel permission problems
  • •Fixed emoji reaction handling
  • •Improved error messages
  • •Database connection stability

0.5.0-alpha

ALPHAJune 2024

Initial Alpha Development

Foundation of the OrbitKin Discord bot and core systems.

🏗️ Foundation

  • •Discord.py bot framework setup
  • •PostgreSQL database integration
  • •Basic questionnaire system
  • •User data management
  • •Channel creation logic
  • •Permission system implementation

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