September 9, 2025
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v5.0 - Battle.net API & AI Integration
Revolutionary Character Enhancement & AI-Powered Narratives
Massive upgrade introducing official Blizzard Battle.net API integration for enhanced character profiles, plus Claude AI-powered narrative generation for epic raid storytelling. Complete Vercel deployment optimization with professional error handling.
🎮 Battle.net API Integration
Official Blizzard API access providing character avatars, specializations, detailed profiles, and media assets with OAuth 2.0 authentication and parallel processing for optimal performance.
🤖 Claude AI Narrative System
Advanced AI-powered storytelling using Claude 3.5 Sonnet for epic raid performance narratives, player-focused analysis, and comprehensive raid-wide group dynamics reporting.
🌟 Enhanced Character Profiles
Rich character displays with official Blizzard avatars, talent specializations, class-specific icons, and detailed progression data seamlessly integrated into existing analysis.
⚡ Vercel Deployment Optimization
Complete serverless deployment overhaul with graceful error handling, environment variable management, and production-ready configuration supporting all new features.
🎨 Specialization Display System
Visual talent tree representations with spec-specific layouts, role indicators, and seamless integration into character search and profile displays.
🏗️ Architecture Enhancements
- Battle.net Service: Comprehensive OAuth 2.0 client with token management, parallel API calls, and graceful fallbacks
- Claude AI Service: Production-ready narrative generation with configurable prompts, usage tracking, and error handling
- Character Avatar Service: Intelligent fallback system from Blizzard official avatars to generated default images
- Specialization Service: Advanced talent tree parsing with visual layout generation and role detection
- Deployment Infrastructure: Vercel-optimized serverless architecture with environment variable validation
- Error Handling: Comprehensive exception management ensuring service degradation without functionality loss
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Official Character Avatars
Direct Blizzard API integration providing authentic character renders and profile images
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AI Raid Narratives
Claude-powered epic storytelling transforming performance data into engaging raid stories
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Talent Specializations
Visual talent tree displays with role detection and spec-specific formatting
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Production Deployment
Bulletproof Vercel serverless deployment with comprehensive error handling
🎮 Blizzard API Master
🤖 AI Integration Expert
🚀 Deployment Specialist
🌟 Character Enhancement Pro
October 9, 2025
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v4.10 - Classic Fresh Naxxramas Support
Complete Naxxramas Integration for Fresh Servers
Major expansion adding complete Naxxramas support for Classic Fresh servers with zone ID 1036. All 7 Classic WoW raids now available for both Classic Era and Fresh players with seamless integration across all analysis systems.
🏰 Fresh Naxxramas Support
Added zone ID 1036 for Classic Fresh Naxxramas across all systems with complete UI and backend integration
🎯 Full Raid Coverage
All 7 Classic WoW raids (MC, Ony, BWL, ZG, AQ20, AQ40, Naxx) now available for both Classic Era and Fresh players
🔧 Complete System Integration
Updated API validation, zone mappings in server.js, frontend display, GDKP analyzer, and character search modules
📊 Character Search Enhancement
Fresh characters automatically include Naxxramas in default raid selection for optimal analysis coverage
✅ Zero Code Quality Issues
Maintained ZERO WARNING GODLIKE STATUS throughout implementation with perfect ESLint compliance
🔧 Technical Implementation
- Main Page UI: Naxxramas raid option now available for both server types using dual data-attribute pattern
- API Validation: Added zone ID 1036 to FRESH_RAIDS validation array in middleware/validation.js
- Zone Mappings: Updated all zone mappings in server.js (3 locations), public/loading.js for consistent raid detection
- GDKP Integration: Fresh Naxxramas reports recognized and processed correctly in raid analytics
- Character Search: Default raid selection for Fresh includes Naxxramas alongside BWL, MC, and ZG
- Complete Coverage: All backend systems (RPB, Gear Check, Recent Parses) fully support Fresh Naxx zone ID
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Naxxramas Fresh
Zone ID 1036 fully integrated for complete Fresh server raid coverage
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Universal Coverage
All raids available on both Classic Era (2000 series) and Fresh (1000 series) servers
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Seamless Integration
Complete system updates across 6 files for consistent raid detection
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Quality Assurance
Zero ESLint warnings maintained through all code changes
🏰 Naxxramas Master
🌍 Complete Raid Coverage
✅ Zero Warnings Champion
🔧 Integration Expert
September 27, 2025
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v4.9 - Buff/Debuff Analyzer & Main Page Enhancement
Professional Spell Analysis & Interface Optimization
Complete overhaul of buff/debuff analysis system with spell color consistency fixes, new promotional card system, and enhanced user interface. Major improvements to main page layout and results page spacing for optimal user experience.
🎯 Professional Buff/Debuff Analysis
Fixed spell color consistency in Buffs Knocked Off section - spells now consistently display caster's class color
📢 New Promotional Card System
Added Buff/Debuff Analyzer promotional card to main page with dynamic visibility management and glass morphism design
🎨 Optimized Card Layout
Reorganized promotional cards in logical order: Buffs → GDKP → Hall of Legends for improved user flow
🧭 Enhanced /buffs Interface
Added professional navigation header with styled back-to-main-site link and updated footer for consistency
📏 Results Page Spacing Fix
Corrected spacing between Overall Performance and Top Parses cards for consistent visual rhythm
📱 Mobile Responsive Design
Complete mobile optimization for all new interface elements with proper breakpoints and touch-friendly interactions
🔧 Technical Implementation
- Spell Color Logic: Fixed backend character info retrieval to use sourceID for consistent spell caster coloring
- Frontend Class Colors: Added getClassColorForDisplay() method with comprehensive class color mapping
- Promotional Cards: Implemented glass-card styling with backdrop filters and gradient effects
- Visibility Management: Enhanced JavaScript for hiding/showing promotional cards during character searches
- CSS Architecture: Added .buffs-promotion and .top-parses-card styling with consistent margin patterns
- Navigation Design: Professional back button with hover animations and proper positioning
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Spell Analysis
Consistent class-based spell coloring for professional raid optimization
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Interface Design
Hollywood Epic Edition styling with glass morphism and gradient effects
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Mobile First
Responsive design optimized for all device sizes and touch interactions
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User Experience
Enhanced navigation and consistent spacing throughout the application
⚔️ Spell Analysis Expert
🎨 Interface Design Master
📱 Mobile Optimization Pro
🧭 UX Enhancement Specialist
September 14, 2025
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v4.8 - Optimized Leaderboard System
Hybrid Redis/Supabase Architecture with 10-20x Performance Gain
Revolutionary leaderboard optimization replacing 52 Redis operations per request with single Supabase query. Background sync service aggregates analytics data every 15 minutes with memory caching for sub-second repeat requests.
🚀 Massive Performance Gain
10-20x faster leaderboard loading: 52 Redis calls → 1 Supabase query (299ms first load, 120ms cached)
🏗️ Hybrid Architecture
Redis continues real-time tracking while Supabase serves optimized leaderboard data with graceful fallback mechanisms
🔄 Background Sync Service
Automated 15-minute sync aggregates Redis analytics into Supabase with immediate server startup sync for fresh data
💾 Memory Cache Layer
5-minute in-memory caching provides sub-second responses for repeat requests with intelligent cache invalidation
🛡️ Production Safe
Eliminated blocking Redis keys() operations, non-blocking architecture suitable for enterprise production environments
🎮 Rich Character Data
Full armory integration with class information, guild names, character avatars, and activity timestamps in leaderboard
🏗️ Technical Implementation
- Database Schema: Complete leaderboard_cache table with optimized indexes for view count sorting
- Sync Service: LeaderboardSyncService with interval-based aggregation and comprehensive error handling
- Optimized Analytics: OptimizedAnalyticsService with hybrid Redis/Supabase approach and memory caching
- Performance Monitoring: Detailed logging with sync timing, character counts, and Redis operation replacement metrics
- Backwards Compatibility: Complete fallback to original Redis implementation if Supabase unavailable
- Smart Caching: Intelligent cache expiry and refresh mechanisms for optimal data freshness
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Performance Metrics
26 characters synced in ~700ms processing, 54 Redis calls replaced per cycle
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Automated Sync
Background service runs every 15 minutes with server startup immediate sync
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Sub-Second Cache
5-minute memory cache provides 120ms response times for repeat requests
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Enterprise Ready
Non-blocking operations eliminate production scalability concerns
⚡ Performance Optimization Master
🏗️ Hybrid Architecture Expert
🔄 Background Processing Pro
🛡️ Production Safety Specialist
August 26, 2025
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v4.3 - Google Sheets API Integration
Pasta DKP System - Live Spreadsheet Connection
Revolutionary upgrade from mock data to live Google Sheets integration for the Pasta Sauce Guild DKP system. Replaced failing CSV export with native Google Sheets API v4, providing real-time access to guild member points and cost items data.
🔧 Technical Implementation
Switched from google-spreadsheet library to native googleapis for reliable authentication. Implemented service account JWT authentication with proper scope management and error handling.
🎯 Bug Resolution
Fixed critical warmUpCache() method bug that incorrectly set initialization flags without proper API setup. Resolved "Cannot read properties of null" errors with comprehensive debugging.
📊 Live Data Access
Connected to "Pasta Sauce Roll Points" spreadsheet with 91 guild members and 81 cost items. Real-time data retrieval with 1.5-second response time and graceful fallback to mock data.
🚀 Performance Optimization
Clean authentication flow with production-ready logging. Eliminated debug spam while maintaining comprehensive error reporting and correlation ID tracking.
🏗️ Architecture Details
- Authentication: Google Cloud service account with JWT tokens and proper scope management
- API Client: Native googleapis library with v4 Sheets API for maximum reliability
- Data Processing: Multi-sheet support for member data ("Point Sheet") and cost items ("10% List")
- Error Handling: Comprehensive fallback system with detailed error classification (403/404/400 status codes)
- Performance: Singleton pattern with instance variable management and proper cleanup
- Integration: Seamless replacement of CSV parsing with live API calls
August 16, 2025
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v4.2 - Multi-User Authentication System
Enterprise-Grade User Management & Template Editor Security Enhancement
Complete overhaul from API key authentication to database-backed multi-user system with session management, role-based access control, and comprehensive audit logging. Hollywood-themed login interface matches the epic design system.
🚀 Session-Based Authentication
Secure HTTP-only cookies with bcrypt password hashing (12 salt rounds) and automatic session cleanup
👥 Role-Based Access Control
Admin, Editor, Viewer roles with granular permissions and visual role indicators
🎬 Hollywood Login Interface
Professional authentication UI with glass morphism styling and epic visual effects
📊 Complete Audit Trail
Every template operation tracked with user attribution, IP addresses, and correlation IDs
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User Management
Create multiple user accounts for team collaboration with individual credentials
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Database Security
Supabase-powered with Row Level Security (RLS) policies and encrypted password storage
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User Display
Template editor shows current user avatar, name, and role in top right corner
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Logout System
Professional logout button with loading states and secure session termination
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Session Management
24-hour secure sessions with automatic validation and renewal
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Operation Logging
All template create/update/delete operations logged with user context
🔐 Authentication Master
👥 Team Collaboration
🎬 Hollywood UI
🛡️ Enterprise Security
August 10, 2025
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v4.1 - Boss Mechanics System Overhaul
Complete Template System Rewrite with Single Spell Analysis
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Fixed Spell Analysis Engine
Switched from broken events() API to proven table() API approach, eliminating "No activity" issues
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Text Formatting System
Fixed line break preservation in story generation and template previews
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Class-Specific Templates
Fixed character class detection for accurate template targeting
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Single Spell System
Refactored from multi-spell arrays to single spell + type specification (cast, damage, healing, buff, debuff, interrupt)
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Template Editor Enhanced
New UI with single spell selection and type dropdown matching Hollywood Epic Edition design
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Real Activity Data
Boss mechanics now show accurate spell usage (e.g., "Sinister Strike 15 casts") instead of "No activity"
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Rogue Analysis
Beba-Whitemane vs Lucifron showing 15 Sinister Strike, 3 Slice and Dice, 1 Adrenaline Rush casts
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Story Generation
Multi-line templates display with proper formatting and realistic spell data
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Template System
Full end-to-end testing from creation to story generation with live WarcraftLogs data
August 9, 2025
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v4.0 - EU Implementation & Performance Revolution
Complete European Server Support with Performance Breakthrough
🌍 Complete EU Server Implementation
Full Classic Era EU support: PVP cluster (Firemaw + 9 connected servers) and PVE cluster (Pyrewood Village + 2 connected) plus Fresh EU servers (Spineshatter, Thunderstrike)
🚀 90% Performance Improvement
Revolutionary optimization reducing high-performance player analysis from 20+ seconds to 2.5-7.7 seconds through comprehensive timeout protection and parallel processing
🎯 Regional Architecture
Regional server structure with US/EU toggle, cache key isolation, and intelligent server type detection across all modules (RPB, Gear Check, Character Search)
🔒 Graceful Timeout Handling
15-second timeout protection with HTTP 408 responses and user-friendly error messages instead of system hangs
⚡ Progressive Loading Enhancement
Enhanced caching, limited report processing (10 vs 25), and parallel API calls for maximum performance
🌍 Global Coverage Master
🚀 Performance Revolution
⚡ Timeout Protection Expert
August 8, 2025
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v3.5 - Server Optimization
Comprehensive Server Coverage & Performance Optimization
🏢 PvE Server Integration
Added 5 major PvE servers: Mankrik, Pagle, Ashkandi, Westfall, Windseeker with popularity-based ordering for optimal search performance
⚡ Search Optimization
Removed problematic Doomhowl hardcore server, implemented server popularity ordering, synchronized validation middleware
🛡️ Enhanced Validation
Updated comprehensive server validation covering all 15 Classic Era + 2 Fresh servers with proper error handling
🏆 Complete Server Ecosystem
August 8, 2025
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v3.4 - Latest RPB Contextual Enhancement
Advanced Raid-Aware Button Functionality
🎯 Contextual Latest RPB System
Latest RPB button now respects user's raid selection for targeted analysis with intelligent report filtering
🎨 Clean Button Interface
Professional UX improvements with contextual loading messages and consistent button text
⚡ Enhanced Filtering
Server-side endpoint enhanced with raids parameter filtering and graceful fallback handling
🎯 Smart Contextual Analysis
August 8, 2025
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v3.3 - Wipe Detection & UX Refinements
Advanced Boss Encounter Analysis & Performance Enhancement
🚫 Comprehensive Wipe Detection
Advanced boss encounter failure tracking with visual wipe badges showing exact percentage when groups wiped
⚠️ Invalid Parse Data Validation
Advanced data integrity checking detecting and correcting false parse percentages from mind control encounters
⚡ Parallel Processing Enhancement
Massive speed optimization for Recent Log Parses reducing processing from 2+ minutes to ~7 seconds (17x faster)
🛠️ Redis Infrastructure Cleanup
Eliminated expensive Redis SCAN operations, fixed local development performance issues
🎛️ Accordion Behavior Implementation
Professional UX navigation with only one Recent Log Parse expanded at a time
🏆 Professional Performance
🎯 Perfect Data Integrity
August 1, 2025
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v3.2 - Professional Backend Enhancement
Professional Quality Infrastructure Implementation
🛡️ Comprehensive Input Validation
Joi schema validation for all API endpoints with detailed error messages and automatic data sanitization
⚡ Redis-Based Distributed Rate Limiting
Production-grade traffic control with endpoint-specific limits and automatic IP blocking for abuse detection
📊 Structured Logging with Correlation IDs
Professional-level observability with unique correlation ID for every request and complete lifecycle tracking
🔒 Environment-Aware Security
Development vs Production configuration with Content Security Policy and comprehensive security headers
🎯 Professional Error Handling
User-friendly error messages with developer insights and comprehensive logging for debugging
🏆 Professional Achievement Unlocked
🛡️ Production Quality
July 31, 2025
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v3.1 - Epic Cinematic Transformation
Complete UI Facelift to Premium Cinematic Experience
🎭 Complete UI Facelift
Transformed from basic functional tool to premium cinematic interface with epic styling
🎬 Cinematic Loading System
Epic loading screen with particle effects, rotating light rays, dramatic quote cycling, and corner logo
💎 Glass Morphism Enhancement
Backdrop blur effects, translucent layers, premium multi-layer shadows throughout entire interface
🌟 Epic Character Search
Staggered entrance animations, shimmer effects, enhanced class colors with text shadows
📈 Animated Performance Scores
Desktop gets 4rem epic scores with dramatic entrance and continuous pulsing effects
📱 Advanced Mobile Cards
Glass morphism cards with cinematic entrance animations and full-width responsive design
🏆 Epic Achievement Unlocked
🎬 Cinematic Edition
💎 Glass Morphism Master
July 30, 2025
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v3.0 - UI/UX Enhancement & Discord Optimization
Professional Interface Refinements & Discord Integration
🔘 Button Optimization
Reduced button thickness for better mobile layout while keeping side-by-side arrangement
📏 Latest RPB Width Fix
Expanded Latest RPB output to match other card widths with 1200px max-width consistency
🎨 Loading Overlay Enhancement
Updated loading background to match website theme with proper box styling
📋 Discord Copy Enhancement
BiS Priority System with custom slot ordering and top 2 per slot logic for optimal guild communication
🔒 Cache Privacy Fix
Removed cross-contamination of cache stats between different user searches
🎨 UI/UX Master
📋 Discord Optimization
July 29, 2025
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v2.9 - Production Cache Infrastructure Enhancement
Upstash Redis Integration & Discord Features
🗄️ Upstash Redis Integration
External persistent cache storage replacing memory-only cache with Lambda cold start solution
⏱️ Selective Cache Expiration
Character results never expire, empty searches expire after 5 minutes for optimal performance
🔄 Dual-Layer Caching
Redis primary with memory fallback for maximum reliability and zero user impact
🌐 Sub-100ms Global Access
Redis edge locations provide lightning-fast cache retrieval with perfect hit rates
💬 Discord Gear Check Integration
One-click Discord sharing with class icons, quality formatting, and professional branding
🚀 Production Infrastructure
💬 Discord Master
July 28, 2025
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v2.8 - Performance Enhancement & UX Perfection
5-10x Performance Boost & Endless Memory Caching
🚀 5-10x Performance Boost
Parallel character searches across all servers with intelligent fault tolerance
🧠 Endless Memory Caching
Sub-millisecond repeat searches with shared user benefits and perfect hit rates
🎮 Perfect User Control
Fixed raid selection preservation with manual analysis flow and enhanced clickable areas
⌨️ Keyboard Navigation
Arrow key selection with visual highlighting and Enter to select functionality
📊 Cache Monitoring
Real-time performance stats with detailed character lists and hit rate analysis
🔧 Fresh Server Fixes
Fixed Latest RPB and Gear Check server type detection for Fresh characters
⚡ Performance Master
🧠 Caching Expert
🎮 UX Perfectionist
July 26-27, 2025
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v2.7 - Modular Architecture Enhancement
95% Code Reduction Through Intelligent Modularization
📦 Complete RPB Modular System
95% code reduction through intelligent service abstractions and reusable components
🎒 Gear Check Modular System
Comprehensive analysis framework with flexible API interfaces for various use cases
🔍 Character Search Modular System
Performance-optimized search infrastructure with caching and parallel processing
📊 Recent Log Parses Enhancement
Raid-specific filtering with zone-based intelligence and comprehensive coverage
✨ Critical Spell Filtering
Advanced curse enhancements with class-specific ability detection
🏗️ Architecture Master
📦 Modular Expert
July 22-25, 2025
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v2.6 - Comprehensive Feature Expansion
Multi-System Integration & Advanced Analytics
🎒 Gear Check System
Multi-report analysis with complete equipment slot coverage and quality indicators
📊 Damage Statistics
Precision formatting with total damage tracking and death analysis
✨ Enhanced Ability Tracking
Specialized uptime tracking for key abilities like Flurry and Slice and Dice
🌟 World Buffs Detection
Comprehensive world buff display with clean visual indicators
💚 Healer HPS Implementation
Fight-by-fight healing breakdowns with accurate HPS calculations
⚔️ Melee Combat Analysis
Hit counts, total swings, and miss rate tracking for comprehensive combat insights
📱 UI Consolidation
Collapsible sections with smooth animations and enhanced ability cards
🎯 Feature Complete
💚 Healer Specialist
⚔️ Combat Expert
July 21, 2025
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v2.5 - Technical Breakthrough
WarcraftLogs v2 Table API Implementation
🚀 v2 Table API Implementation
WarcraftLogs staff-recommended approach eliminating complex spell mapping requirements
🗑️ Code Elimination
Removed 2000+ lines of complex spell mapping code through innovative API approach
🎮 Enhanced UI Integration
Wowhead client-side rendering with rich tooltips and interactive spell icons
⚔️ Universal Class Coverage
Complete coverage for all 9 WoW Classic classes with perfect data accuracy
🔮 Direct Spell ID Access
API provides spell IDs via guid field eliminating all mapping complexity
🚀 Technical Breakthrough
🗑️ Code Simplification Master
⚔️ Universal Coverage