Improving the Code

• [MAJOR] Introduced API for QuickSnip with Express
• [MAJOR] Restructured the folder structure into /frontend, /backend and /snippets folder.
• Added eslint, prettier and husky in /backend folder.
• Added husky pre-commit in the root directory.
• Added unified scripts in package.json in the root directory.
• Moved consolidateSnippets and snippetParser logic into /backend folder.
• Fixed corrupted favicon files

Adding Snippets

• Added/modified snippets for the following languages: C#, CSS, JavaScript

Others

• Other small fixes and adjustments

Thanks to all of our awesome contributors! 🙌

Improving the Code

• Added “Share code” button.
• Added a small widget in the header to show GitHub repo stars with GitHub API.
• Improved the SEO (Search Engine Optimization) through meta tags.
• Renamed the old username to a new brand username where it has been referenced.
• Relocated the “Copy code” button.
• Fixed the issue where incorrect path (404) wouldn’t affect the UI. Instead, replaced with a method to redirect the user to default homepage.
• Fixed the issue where some frameworks had incorrect syntax highlighting in the code preview
• Fixed the issue where selected category had visible borders above and below it.
• Fixed the issue where the font wasn’t loading properly and was huge in size.
• Fixed the issue where lf and crlf caused inconsistencies across files.
• And, other minor bug fixes and UI adjustments

Adding Snippets

• Added snippets for the following languages/frameworks: Tkinter

Others

• Updated the description of the project to match the current theme.
• Updated the preview image in README.md file.

Thanks to all of our awesome contributors! 🙌

Improving the Code

• Fixed the issue where url at the beginning directed to https://quicksnip.dev/javascript instead of selected category.
• Fixed the issue where sharing snippets via URL redirected to Not Found page.
• Fixed the issue where blinking arrow would appear for a brief second when loading snippets.
• Fixed the issue where keyboard navigation in language selector didn’t work as expected for inner lists.
• Fixed the issue where languages icons in language selector showed a weird animation when opened.
• Fixed the issue where running npm run dev would throw an unexpected error.
• Fixed the issue where scrolling a lot of snippets weren’t user-friendly. Added a fixed height and scrollbar.
• Reformatted the codebase to match the Prettier style guide.

Adding Snippets

• Added snippets for the following languages/frameworks: C++, Java

Others

• N/A

Thanks to all of our awesome contributors! 🙌

Improving the Code

• [BIG] Added support for frameworks and libraries
• [BIG] Added basic search functionality
• Added sharing ability with routing system
• Added cspell for spelling mistakes
• Added vitest for testing
• Added pre-commit checks for git
• Added framer motion animation
• Fixed keyboard navigation on language selector
• Fixed lint errors

Adding Snippets

• Added new languages/frameworks: Bash, Haskell, Java, React. Regex, Ruby
• Added snippets for the following languages/frameworks: Bash, C, C++, C#, CSS, Haskell. Java, React, JavaScript, Python, Regex, Ruby, Rust, SCSS, TypeScript

Others

• Created CODE_OF_CONDUCT file
• Created VISION.md file to outline the potential roadmap of QuickSnip
• Refactored CONTRIBUTING.md
• Refactored README.md and added “Third Party” mentions

Thanks to all of our awesome contributors! 🙌

Improving the Code

• Migrated to a new storage system (markdown format instead of json)
• Added a new light theme
• Added support for an optional contributor field
• Added husky pre-commit hooks
• Added vite-tsconfig-paths to make imports more consistent
• Added a feature to close the modal when clicking outside
• Added a feature to close the language selector when clicking outside
• Improved keyboard navigation and accessibility of language selector
• Fixed accessibility issues with icons
• Refactored ESLint rules for more consistent commits
• Removed all_snippets.json in consolidated folder since it doesn’t rely on search functionality (still working on) anymore

Adding Snippets

• Added new languages: HTML, C
• Added snippets for the following languages: CSS, Rust, JavaScript, C++, Python, HTML, C
• Updated CSS logo

Others

• Created CODEOWNERS to assign maintainers
• Created custom pull request template
• Created custom issue templates (stolen inspired from FreeCodeCamp Developer Quiz Site

Thanks to all contributors! 🙌

Improving the Code

• Added custom hook to close the modal with ESC key
• Configured Prettier for consistent formatting
• Added “consolidate” GitHub Actions workflow that merges all snippets into one file when there’s a change
• Fixed an issue where selecting the first category by default when switching languages was using global variable approach
• Fixed an issue where copy button on code preview was on incorrect container

Adding Snippets

• Added new languages: C++ and Rust
• Added snippets for the following languages: Python, JavaScript, C++, Rust, CSS

Others

• Created FUNDING.yml for sponsoring the project
• Added widgets for YouTube and Product Hunt

Thanks to all contributors! 🙌

• Added a custom selector instead of built-in select option
• Updated banner and footer text info
• Made minor UI/UX adjustments in overall design

• Refactor README.md to include all important notes
• Added CONTRIBUTING.md and wrote ways and steps to contribute
• Added LICENSE
• Changed logo from gradient to solid color to make better contrast on dark theme
• Fixed the issue where first category was not selected when switching between different languages
• Changed code format in json files from strings to array for better readability for contributors

• Separated LinkButton and Button components for easier usage
• Fixed potential overflow and long height issues with code preview
• Introduced working links along with custom styles
• Redesigned the Footer styles due to overflow issues on phones
• And, other minor UI & UX adjustments in overall design

• Added a new language, Python along with new snippets
• Added a new language, JavaScript, along with new snippets
• Added more snippets in the following languages: CSS, SCSS
• Adjusted spacing across elements
• Removed default category since it caused some bugs
• And, other minor fixes and adjustments