PeerVerified
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Changelog

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v0.0.1

Initial Release

January 28, 2025

🎉 New Features

LinkedIn Authentication

Secure login and registration using LinkedIn credentials. Users can authenticate using their professional LinkedIn profiles for verified identity and easier onboarding.

  • • OAuth integration with LinkedIn
  • • Automatic profile information import
  • • Secure authentication flow

Advanced Search System

Powerful search functionality to find professionals by name or LinkedIn profile URL. Search results display verified profiles with review summaries.

  • • Full name search capability
  • • LinkedIn profile URL search
  • • Real-time search results
  • • Profile preview cards

Profile Management System

Complete profile creation and claiming system. Users can create new profiles or claim existing ones through a verified process.

  • • Create professional profiles
  • • Claim existing profiles with verification
  • • LinkedIn profile linking
  • • Profile status tracking

Review System

Comprehensive peer review functionality allowing users to give and receive professional feedback. Reviews include ratings and detailed feedback.

  • • Create detailed reviews with ratings
  • • View reviews about your profile
  • • Manage your submitted reviews
  • • Review editing and deletion

User Dashboard

Comprehensive dashboard with multiple sections for managing your PeerVerified experience. Includes overview, profile, claims, subscriptions, and review management.

  • • Overview with key metrics
  • • Profile information management
  • • Claim status tracking
  • • Subscription management
  • • Review management (given and received)

Admin Dashboard

Administrative interface for managing the platform. Admins can review and approve profile claims, moderate reviews, and manage users.

  • • Profile claim approval/rejection
  • • Review moderation
  • • User management
  • • Analytics and insights

Subscription System

Integrated Stripe payment system with subscription management. Users can upgrade plans and manage billing through a dedicated portal.

  • • Multiple subscription tiers
  • • Stripe integration for payments
  • • Billing portal access
  • • Subscription status tracking

Welcome Banner

Added a friendly welcome banner for v0.0.1 early adopters. The banner celebrates users as first-time experience testers and provides easy feedback collection.

  • • Dismissible with one-click
  • • Direct feedback link via email
  • • Mobile-responsive design
  • • Professional blue color scheme

Version Display & Changelog

Version number displayed in the footer with a clean badge design, linking to this comprehensive changelog for transparency and easy access to update information.

  • • Footer version badge
  • • Comprehensive changelog page
  • • SEO optimized for discoverability
  • • Regular update schedule

🚀 Improvements

User Experience

Enhanced messaging throughout the application to be more positive and welcoming. Removed negative language about bugs and focused on the collaborative early-access experience.

Design Consistency

Implemented consistent blue color scheme across banner and footer elements for better brand cohesion and professional appearance.

SEO Optimization

Comprehensive SEO implementation with proper metadata, Open Graph tags, structured data, and sitemap generation for better search engine visibility.

Mobile Responsiveness

All components and pages are fully responsive, providing an optimal experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

Technical Notes

• Built with Next.js 14 App Router and TypeScript for type safety

• Prisma ORM with PostgreSQL database for data management

• NextAuth.js for secure authentication with LinkedIn provider

• Stripe integration for subscription and payment processing

• Tailwind CSS for responsive, utility-first styling

• Shadcn UI components for consistent design system

• Client-side state management with React hooks

• Server-side rendering and API routes for optimal performance

• Comprehensive error handling and user feedback systems

More Updates Coming Soon

We're actively working on new features and improvements. Check back here for the latest updates!