Changelog

Complete Visual Redesign

• Implemented comprehensive Aura-style dark theme across all public pages
• Added glassmorphism effects with backdrop-blur and subtle transparency
• Applied consistent radial gradient backgrounds (#7a4bc1 → #54338e → #51328b)
• Enhanced visual hierarchy with gradient text effects

Homepage Enhancements

• Updated homepage with modern Aura-style design
• Added background glow effects and improved visual depth
• Enhanced restaurant cards with glassmorphism styling
• Improved search functionality with glass panel effects

Authentication Pages Redesign

• Redesigned login and register pages with matching Aura-style theme
• Added multi-step registration form with progress indicators
• Implemented glass panel effects for forms and containers
• Enhanced button styling with gradients and hover animations

Restaurant Detail Page Improvements

• Updated restaurant detail page with consistent Aura-style design
• Added color-coded contact information sections
• Enhanced working hours display with individual day cards
• Improved QR code section with nested glass panels
• Added direct menu link for accessibility (customers without cameras)

Dashboard Sidebar Enhancements

• Updated restaurant dashboard sidebar with Aura-style design
• Increased sidebar width from 256px to 320px for better content display
• Added glassmorphism effects and enhanced hover states
• Refined interactive elements with professional hover animations
• Fixed z-index issues for proper element layering
• Removed scaling hover effects for stable interactions

QR Code Component Improvements

• Removed empty square from QR code center for cleaner appearance
• Eliminated logo placeholder that was creating hollow spaces
• Maintained high error correction level for reliable scanning

Design Consistency

• Applied consistent design elements across all major pages
• Standardized glassmorphism effects and hover states
• Implemented unified color palette and typography
• Enhanced responsive design principles

User Experience

• Improved accessibility with alternative menu access methods
• Enhanced navigation with better visual feedback
• Optimized interactive elements for professional appearance
• Maintained all existing functionality while improving visual design

Performance Optimizations

• Smooth transitions and animations (300ms duration)
• Optimized hover states without layout shifts
• Proper element layering with z-index management

Admin Dashboard Enhancements

• Implemented full user management with CRUD operations
• Added restaurants management interface in Admin Dashboard
• Integrated subscription management system with database
• Added language management and translation features

Data Integration and Logging

• Implemented backend data integration for dashboard Overview section
• Added audit logging for user management actions
• Integrated database support for Audit Logs section

• Fixed dashboard metrics to use correct data sources
• Fixed user creation by adding UUID generation for ID field
• Fixed duplicate user entries issue
• Streamlined admin interface by removing unused Content Management section

Restaurant Logo Support

• Added logo field to restaurant data structure
• Implemented logo display on restaurant detail page
• Added logo display on homepage restaurant listings

Working Hours Integration

• Added working hours display on restaurant detail page
• Implemented formatted time display with AM/PM conversion
• Enhanced UI for displaying working hours with day names

Restaurant Detail Page

• Improved layout with dedicated sections for contact information
• Enhanced visual display of restaurant information with icons
• Added consistent styling for address, phone, and cuisine sections

Build Optimization

• Updated Next.js configuration for production builds
• Fixed type issues in restaurant page components
• Optimized server component configuration

Demo Data Import

• Added option to import demo menu data when creating a new restaurant
• Implemented seed helpers for generating sample menu items
• Added test scripts for database connection and seeding

Menu Branding Customization

• Implemented comprehensive menu branding customization feature
• Added UI controls for restaurant owners to customize menu appearance
• Created database schema and API endpoints for storing branding preferences

Order Notification System

• Added order notification system with sound alerts and dialog
• Implemented green indicator for pending orders in sidebar

Restaurant Settings

• Added restaurant settings page for notification preferences

Database Management

• Added database cleanup script with improved error handling
• Update seed-menu-items script to create categories automatically
• Added db:seed-menu script to package.json
• Enhanced orders API with status filtering and improved query parameters

UI/UX Improvements

• Updated sidebar: Changed Staff to Waiters and marked Waiters & Settings as Coming Soon
• Updated dashboard layout to display order indicator in sidebar
• Improved file structure for uploaded assets
• Updated menu image URLs with more reliable sources

Delivery Areas

• Fixed delivery areas page refresh behavior: optimistically update state locally
• Fixed delivery areas CRUD operations with correct route structure and field handling
• Fixed delivery areas API to map frontend fields to database columns
• Fixed delivery areas page to correctly handle API response format
• Fixed delivery_fee.toFixed TypeError by converting values to numbers
• Added logging to debug delivery areas fetch issue

QR Codes

• Fixed QR code generation by storing a reference path instead of full data URL
• Fixed QR codes API route to properly destructure params.restaurantId
• Fixed QR code creation by using valid type value from database ENUM
• Updated QR code to use consistent menu URL format and simplify management
• Replaced NEXT_PUBLIC_APP_URL with NEXT_PUBLIC_URL in QR code generation

Working Hours

• Fixed working hours component field name inconsistencies
• Fixed working hours page refreshing on tab revisit
• Fixed Working Hours page to refresh data after saving changes
• Removed automatic refresh mechanisms from working hours page
• Disabled Add Hours button when time slots already exist
• Removed Refresh Data button from working hours page

API Routes

• Fixed issue #28: Properly handle dynamic route params in API routes
• Fixed API routes to properly handle params.restaurantId
• Fixed API endpoint to handle both snake_case and camelCase field names

UI Elements

• Fixed menu branding styling issue with tab triggers
• Fixed spacing between sidebar and content in restaurant pages
• Fixed staff role options in test API page to match database schema
• Fixed orders page and improve database utilities for better error handling

Location Map Selection

• Interactive map for selecting restaurant locations
• Geolocation support to center map on user's current location
• Address search functionality with autocomplete
• Simplified location display format

Privacy Acceptance Flow

• New privacy acceptance page after registration
• Terms of service, privacy policy, and data processing consent
• Improved user onboarding experience

User Experience Improvements

• Improved location selection with geolocation support
• Enhanced search results display in map dialog
• Simplified location display format
• Fixed privacy acceptance page rendering issues

Technical Improvements

• Added Suspense boundaries for better loading states
• Improved error handling in location services
• Fixed search results dropdown positioning

Authentication System

• Secure user authentication with NextAuth.js
• Role-based access control (Admin, Restaurant Owner)
• User profile management
• Password reset functionality

Restaurant Dashboard

• Overview with key metrics (orders, customers, revenue, menu views)
• Analytics dashboard with performance charts
• Dark mode support
• Guided tour for new users

Menu Management

• Create and organize menu items and categories
• Menu item variants and customization options
• Image upload for menu items
• Availability toggles for menu items
• Bulk operations for menu management

Menu Branding

• Customize menu appearance with restaurant branding
• Theme customization options
• Logo and color scheme management

QR Code Management

• Generate unique QR codes for tables
• Download and print QR codes
• Track QR code scans and usage

Restaurant Settings

• Working hours configuration
• Delivery area management
• Staff management with role assignments
• Restaurant profile settings

Public Menu Interface

• Mobile-responsive design for customers
• Easy navigation of restaurant menus
• Featured items highlighting
• Category-based menu organization

Admin Panel

• User management across the platform
• Restaurant account management
• Subscription plan management
• System-wide settings
• Audit logs for tracking activities
• Content management for static pages and email templates