Release Notes

We're excited to release version 1.1.0 of Fondant, the premier testing environment for the Casper blockchain. This update brings significant enhancements aimed at improving the usability and performance of the platform across various devices and setups.

• Version: 1.1.0

• Software: Fondant

• Issues Fixed:

  • Deployment, Event, and Logs elements now have improved separation, addressing overlap issues.
  • The navigation bar menu now functions correctly without any intermittent issues.
  • Access to all subpages is now restored even when the network is not initialized.
  • Start/Pause buttons on the interface have been fixed to respond correctly. Pagination across all subpages is now consistent and functional.

There are no new known limitations or challenges introduced in this release. All scheduled enhancements and fixes have been successfully implemented without introducing new issues.

The implementation of this release involved several key steps to ensure smooth integration and deployment:

1. Code updates to enhance frontend responsiveness and backend efficiency.
2. Extensive testing across different devices to ensure that new features work seamlessly.
3. Phased rollout to monitor system performance and gather user feedback effectively.

Frontend:

• Enhanced support for smaller screens, improving usability on mobile devices and small monitors.
• New modal (popup) window for network reset confirmation to prevent accidental network resets.
• Preloaders added to all pages, along with fixes for various visual bugs.
• Added loaders to the top bar start/pause buttons for better visual feedback.
• Prepared the frontend for integration with the new CCTL backend.

Backend:

• Replaced NCTL container with an in-house created CCTL container for optimized performance.
• Transitioned from using Lean API to employing the Rust Rocket framework for a more robust API.
• Merged API and CCTL containers to streamline backend management.
• Upgraded the 'Run' endpoint to ensure compatibility with all CCTL commands.