Release Notes
This document provides a comprehensive history of ThinkCode releases, highlighting new features, improvements, bug fixes, and other changes. Use this reference to understand what's changed between versions and to discover new capabilities.
Version 2.0.0 (Current)
Released: June 15, 2023
Major Features
- Advanced AI Code Generation: Completely redesigned AI code generation engine with improved accuracy and understanding of coding patterns
- Context-Aware Completions: AI suggestions now consider full project context, including related files and dependencies
- Semantic Code Navigation: Intelligent code navigation based on meaning rather than text patterns
- Multi-Model Support: Choose between different AI models based on your specific needs and tasks
- Enhanced Collaboration: Real-time collaborative editing with multiple cursors and presence indicators
- Performance Profiler: Built-in tools to analyze code performance and identify bottlenecks
- Workspace Trust: Added security model for working with untrusted code repositories
- Redesigned UI: Modernized interface with improved accessibility and customization options
Language Support
- Added full language support for Rust, Go, and Ruby
- Improved TypeScript/JavaScript intelligence with enhanced type inference
- Added advanced Python data science libraries integration
- Expanded Java and C# refactoring capabilities
Performance Improvements
- Reduced startup time by 40%
- Lowered memory usage by redesigning internal data structures
- Improved file indexing speed for large projects
- Optimized extension loading process
Bug Fixes
- Fixed code folding issues in nested structures
- Resolved search performance degradation in large codebases
- Fixed terminal rendering issues on high DPI displays
- Corrected auto-indent behavior for various languages
- Addressed several Git integration stability issues
- Fixed extension host memory leaks
Other Changes
- Updated to Electron 24.0 for improved security and performance
- Introduced a new extension API for AI integration
- Added support for Web Extension hosting
- Upgraded the integrated terminal experience
- Enhanced keyboard shortcut customization options
Version 1.5.0
Released: January 10, 2023
Major Features
- AI-Powered Documentation Generation: Automatically create comprehensive documentation from code
- Code Explanation Tool: Get natural language explanations of complex code sections
- Git History Visualization: Interactive timeline view of repository changes
- Custom Snippets Library: Create, organize, and share code snippets with your team
- Testing Framework Integration: Built-in test runners for major testing frameworks
- Remote Repository Integration: Work with GitHub/GitLab directly in the editor
- Settings Sync: Synchronize settings and extensions across devices
Language Support
- Added WebAssembly support
- Enhanced Flutter/Dart development experience
- Improved PHP intelligence and debugging
- Added support for Kotlin and Swift
Performance Improvements
- Optimized file watching for large workspaces
- Improved search indexing for faster results
- Reduced memory usage for language servers
Bug Fixes
- Fixed stability issues with large file editing
- Resolved inconsistent syntax highlighting in mixed language files
- Fixed debugging issues with complex project structures
- Addressed terminal color rendering problems
- Corrected keyboard shortcut conflicts
Other Changes
- Updated to Electron 22.0
- Redesigned settings editor with improved organization
- Enhanced themes and customization options
- Improved terminal shell integration
Version 1.0.0
Released: July 5, 2022
Initial Release Features
- Intelligent Code Completion: Context-aware code suggestions
- Basic AI Code Generation: Generate simple functions and methods from descriptions
- Integrated Debugging: Set breakpoints, inspect variables, and evaluate expressions
- Git Integration: Built-in source control management
- Extension Marketplace: Discover and install extensions
- Multi-language Support: Initial support for JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C++, and C#
- Integrated Terminal: Built-in command-line interface
- Customizable Interface: Configurable themes, layouts, and keyboard shortcuts
- Search and Replace: Powerful search capabilities with regex support
- Multi-cursor Editing: Edit multiple locations simultaneously
- Syntax Highlighting: Language-specific code coloring and formatting
- Code Navigation: Jump to definitions, references, and symbols
- Refactoring Tools: Rename, extract, and reorganize code
- Integrated Task Runner: Configure and run build tasks
Language Support
- JavaScript/TypeScript: IntelliSense, formatting, and debugging
- Python: Code intelligence and debugging
- Java: Syntax highlighting and basic project support
- C/C++: Editing and debugging support
- C#: Basic language features and project support
- HTML/CSS: Editing, preview, and validation
Known Issues
- Performance degradation with very large files
- Limited support for certain debugging scenarios
- Occasional crashes when working with certain extensions
- Memory usage grows over time during extended sessions
Version 0.5.0 (Beta)
Released: March 15, 2022
- Initial beta release with core editing capabilities
- Basic language support for JavaScript and Python
- Simple extension system
- Early implementation of debugging features
- Preliminary Git integration
- Limited AI code assistance capabilities
Future Development
Upcoming in Version 2.1
- Further AI model optimizations for speed and accuracy
- Expanded language-specific AI training
- Deep repository understanding for even more context-aware suggestions
- Improved project templates and scaffolding
- Additional performance optimizations for large projects
- Enhanced remote development capabilities
Long-Term Roadmap
- Advanced AI-powered code refactoring
- Integrated code review workflow
- Expanded embedded AI learning tools
- Cloud-based development environments
- Enhanced real-time collaboration features
- Integrated project management tools
- Advanced visualization for data analysis and debugging
Updating ThinkCode
To update to the latest version:
- Open ThinkCode
- Click on the notification icon when an update is available
- Select "Download Update"
- Restart ThinkCode when prompted
Alternatively, download the latest version from the official website.
Version Compatibility
ThinkCode maintains compatibility with extensions and settings between minor version updates (e.g., 2.0.x). Major version updates (e.g., 1.x to 2.x) may require extension updates or settings adjustments.
For detailed compatibility information, please see the compatibility guide.