6.0.0

🚀 Version 6.0.0 - Major Rewrite & New TikTok-Style UI

🎉 What's New

• 🔥 Total Rewrite with Vite

  • The app has been completely rebuilt from the ground up using Vite for a faster, leaner experience.
  • Moving away from Next.js since this was meant to be a true SPA (Single Page Application).
  • ESLint v9 and Tailwind CSS v4 support.

• 🎥 Dynamic TikTok-Style Interface

  • The biggest and boldest change: A brand-new immersive scrolling UI for viewing posts!
  • Swipe through content effortlessly---just like TikTok.
  • Intelligent responsive image support--- the app adapts to either portrait or landscape images. Images also support "blur-up" technique.
  • Dark mode support. Initial theme defined by browser settings. User can toggle between light and dark themes.

• 📦 Redux for State Management / RTK Query for Data Fetching

  • Added Redux for global state management, backed by local storage.
  • This paves the way for future enhancements and better offline support.
  • All data fetches are powered by RTK query, which includes caching and support for infinite scroll.
  • In-memory media caching and pre-loading support.

• ⬆️ Popular Subreddits

  • Added query to display Popular Subreddits when opening search modal.

• 🔎 Search with History

  • You can now search for content and view your search history.

• ⚙️ Persistent Settings

  • Your preferences are now saved between sessions, so you never have to set them again.

• ✌️ Other

  • Added Serverless Functions to /api directory for authenticating all requests with oauth.reddit.com
  • Laid foundation for tests powered by Vitest and React Testing Library
  • Laid foundation for creating a PWA for a true app-like experience
  • There's still no tracking of any kind!. Browse anonymously, with no ads or data retention (aside from minimal server logs required for operational integrity).

Full Changelog: 5.2.0...6.0.0