# Changelog

All notable changes to the Advanced User Role Manager plugin will be documented in this file. This plugin is designed and developed by human developers with a focus on security, usability, and real-world applications.

The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).

## [Unreleased]

### Added
- Enhanced security features
- Improved error handling
- Better user interface

### Changed
- Updated code to follow latest WordPress standards
- Improved performance

### Fixed
- Various bug fixes and improvements

## [1.0.1] - 2026-04-22

### Added
- wordpress 7.0 compatibility

## [1.0.0] - 2024-01-XX

### Added
- Initial release of Advanced User Role Manager
- Custom role creation and management
- Temporary role assignments with automatic expiration
- OAuth2 login integration with external providers
- Comprehensive audit logging for all role-related changes
- Role-based user filtering and management
- Multi-role support for individual users
- Granular capability control for each role
- User-friendly admin interface
- Security features including nonce verification and capability checks
- Database tables for custom roles and capabilities
- Installation and uninstall hooks
- Text domain support for internationalization

### Security
- SQL injection protection using prepared statements
- Input sanitization and validation
- Proper capability checks throughout the plugin
- Nonce verification for all forms and AJAX requests
- Secure OAuth2 implementation with state parameter validation
- Audit logging for security tracking

### Technical
- WordPress coding standards compliance
- GPL v2 or later license
- Proper plugin header and metadata
- Clean uninstall functionality
- Error handling and logging
- Performance optimizations

## [0.9.0] - 2024-01-XX

### Added
- Beta version with core functionality
- Basic role management features
- Initial OAuth2 integration
- Database structure setup

### Changed
- Multiple iterations based on testing feedback
- UI/UX improvements
- Performance optimizations

### Fixed
- Various bugs and issues discovered during beta testing

## [0.8.0] - 2024-01-XX

### Added
- Alpha version for internal testing
- Basic plugin structure
- Core role management functionality

### Changed
- Initial development phase
- Basic feature implementation

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## Version History

### Version 1.0.1
- **Release Date**: April 2026
- **Status**: Patch Release
- **WordPress Compatibility**: 7.0+
- **PHP Compatibility**: 7.0+

### Version 1.0.0
- **Release Date**: January 2024
- **Status**: Stable Release
- **WordPress Compatibility**: 6.8+
- **PHP Compatibility**: 7.0+

### Version 0.9.0
- **Release Date**: January 2024
- **Status**: Beta Release
- **WordPress Compatibility**: 6.8+
- **PHP Compatibility**: 7.0+

### Version 0.8.0
- **Release Date**: January 2024
- **Status**: Alpha Release
- **WordPress Compatibility**: 6.8+
- **PHP Compatibility**: 7.0+

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## Migration Notes

### From Beta to 1.0.0
- No breaking changes
- All existing data will be preserved
- New security features are automatically enabled
- Improved performance and stability

### From Alpha to Beta
- Database structure updates
- Enhanced security features
- Improved user interface
- Better error handling

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## Support

For support and questions about version compatibility, please visit:
- [Plugin Documentation](https://www.smackcoders.com/documentation/user-role-management/getting-started)
- [Support Contact](https://www.smackcoders.com/contact-us.html)
- [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/smackcoders/advanced-user-role-manager/issues)

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**Note**: This changelog is maintained according to the [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/) format and [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/) principles. All development and maintenance is performed by human developers.