CHANGELOG.md

Changelog

All notable changes to the BlockChain Mastery project will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

[Unreleased]

Added

• Additional language support (planned)
• Interactive code playground (planned)
• Video tutorial series (planned)
• Certification system (planned)

[1.2.0] - 2024-11-24

Added

• LICENSE file (MIT License)
• CONTRIBUTING.md with comprehensive contribution guidelines
• CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md establishing community standards
• SECURITY.md with security policies and best practices
• Enhanced README.md with:
  • Visitor counter badge
  • Additional badges (forks, issues, last commit, etc.)
  • Comprehensive Table of Contents
  • "What You'll Learn" section
  • "Who Is This For?" section
  • Quick Start Guide for beginners and developers
  • Learning Tips section with best practices
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section
  • Support This Project section
  • Project Roadmap section
  • Connect With Us section
  • Repository Stats section
  • Quick Access table
• Complete resource files:
  • resources/recommended-books.md - Curated list of books, courses, and learning materials
  • resources/useful-tools.md - Comprehensive development tools and utilities
  • resources/communities.md - Discord, Reddit, Twitter, and other communities
• .gitignore file for cleaner repository management
• CHANGELOG.md for tracking version history

Changed

• Improved README.md formatting and structure
• Enhanced badge styling to for-the-badge style for better visibility
• Reorganized README sections for better flow
• Updated documentation links and references

Fixed

• Missing LICENSE file that was referenced in README
• Missing CONTRIBUTING.md file that was referenced in README
• Incomplete resources directory (added missing files)

[1.1.0] - 2024-11 (Previous)

Added

• Core learning modules (00-09)
• Basic resource files
• Project templates
• Code examples directory

Changed

• Repository structure improvements
• Documentation enhancements

[1.0.0] - 2024-11 (Initial Release)

Added

• Initial repository structure
• README.md with learning path
• Fundamental blockchain concepts
• Cryptography basics
• Bitcoin and Ethereum sections
• Smart contracts introduction
• Web3 development basics
• DeFi overview
• NFTs introduction
• Advanced topics
• Projects directory
• Basic glossary

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Legend

• Added - New features or content
• Changed - Changes to existing features or content
• Deprecated - Features that will be removed in future versions
• Removed - Features or content that have been removed
• Fixed - Bug fixes or corrections
• Security - Security improvements or fixes

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How to Contribute to This Changelog

When making significant changes:

1. Add your changes under the [Unreleased] section
2. Use the appropriate category (Added, Changed, Fixed, etc.)
3. Write clear, concise descriptions
4. Include links to issues/PRs when relevant
5. Follow the format used in existing entries

For more details, see our Contributing Guide.

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Last Updated: December 12, 2025