This release focuses on improving the overall stability, performance, and reliability of CodeIgniter Wizard. Through extensive battle-testing and refinement, the code generation process has been made more robust and dependable. Improvements Database Integration - Improved handling of nullable foreign key fields in generated forms and controllers. The system now properly handles cases where foreign key relationships are optional, ensuring smooth database operations. Impact: Generated applications now handle nullable foreign key fields more reliably, preventing database constraint errors and providing a smoother user experience when working with optional relationships. Form Generation - Form labels for relationship fields (such as parent_id, parent_uuid) now display more accurate and meaningful labels. Relationship fields now show contextually appropriate labels that clearly indicate their purpose. Impact: Generated forms now have clearer, more intuitive labels for relationship fields, making it easier for end users to understand and use the forms correctly. Internationalization (i18n) - Improved synchronization between form labels and translation strings whilst editing existing modules. When field labels are updated, the corresponding translation values are automatically kept in sync for the primary language, reducing manual translation work. Impact: Translation management is now more streamlined, with automatic synchronization reducing the need for manual updates when field labels change. This makes maintaining multilingual applications easier and more efficient.

This release includes various end-user-facing fixes and improvements from development branches, enhancing overall stability and user experience. - RESTful controllers with AJAX forms now populate select2 drop-downs correctly and handle form validation better - Added clean-up logic to automatically fix existing buggy data with incorrect table prefix for the new name for the auth_users table. - The wizard is now even smarter to adapt to changes made to your database after a web app was already generated. - CRUD code generator now will process the change for a 'nullable' status for a field whose database column was previously 'Not Null'.

Gradient Background for Bootstrap-5 Theme's Sidebar - Added elegant gradient background to the sidebar, transitioning from dark slate gray to black, providing a modern and polished appearance. Bootstrap 5 Long Sidebar Scrolling Issue (Re-applied) - Re-applied comprehensive sidebar scrolling fix that was accidentally reverted. The sidebar navigation now properly scrolls when menu items exceed viewport height, with the logo and app name remaining fixed at the top. Fix: Restored .sidebar-header and .sidebar-nav wrapper divs in template files Added flexbox layout rules for proper scrolling behavior Fixed HTML structure to match CSS expectations Ensured fixes persist after gulp rebuilds by updating source files Impact: Sidebar navigation now works correctly in all Bootstrap5 admin templates. The logo stays visible while navigation scrolls smoothly when there are many menu items.

1. Fixed Validation Errors Alert — Resolved the "one or multiple validations errors occurred" alert issue 2. Fixed DataTable Column Header Translations — Corrected translations for referenced fields (e.g., parent_id now shows "parent" instead of "category") 3. Fixed macOS Database Connection Issues — Automatically converts localhost to 127.0.0.1 to ensure reliable TCP/IP connections on macOS 4. Improved Application List Sorting — Applications are now sorted alphabetically by name for easier navigation

This is a hot-fix release which eliminates bugs with database connection definitions, broken table links (no longer any false alarms) and a new issue that closed the module editor window in cases where you closed the pop-up window only accessible when there were too many changes made to the MySQL database after MVC code was already generated and automatic adaptations were made to your project.

- Fixed a bug that could cause issues with Shield authentication and authorization for web apps generated with old versions of CodeIgniter Wizard..  - Improved validation feedback in the module generation field matrix with error indicators that clear when fixed.  - Added a detailed log viewer for module regeneration warnings.  - Fixed Bootstrap 5 footer positioning at different screen sizes.  - Fixed Bootsrap 5 left sidebar scrolling issue when there are several dozen custom modules created.  - Modules and routes now publish correctly after changing project folder paths. - Improved "What's New" pop-up window which you can now also opt out or opt in for in Wizard settings.

This hotfix release addresses critical issues with multilingual web app generation, particularly fixing missing language menus in admin templates and ensuring proper locale configuration. It also resolves database connection persistence issues. Multilingual & Localization Support Fixed Missing Language Menu in Admin Templates Issue: When generating multilingual web apps with localization enabled, the language dropdown menu was not appearing in the admin template navigation bar. The placeholder comment "" was not being replaced with the actual language switcher code. Fix: Implemented complete language menu replacement logic in the localization setup executor Properly generates Bootstrap 4 and Bootstrap 5 compatible language switcher code Handles multiple languages, single language, and non-prefixing locale scenarios Generates correct language flags and locale routing for each language option Ensures language menu appears correctly in _defaultHeaderNav.php template Impact: Multilingual web apps now correctly display the language dropdown menu in the admin navigation bar, allowing users to switch between configured languages seamlessly. Fixed Missing App.php Locale Configuration Issue: The app/Config/App.php file was not being properly configured with locale settings for multilingual apps. Settings like defaultLocale, negotiateLocale, and supportedLocales were missing, preventing proper language detection and routing. Fix: Added automatic configuration of defaultLocale based on primary language Sets negotiateLocale to true when locale negotiation is enabled Populates supportedLocales array with all configured languages Automatically removes unused language directories from CodeIgniter's translation system Properly handles locale vs short code selection based on language configuration Impact: Multilingual web apps now have proper locale configuration, enabling correct language detection, routing, and translation loading. The app will correctly handle language switching and maintain user language preferences. Database Connection Management Fixed Database Connection Changes Not Persisting Issue: When editing an existing database connection definition, changes to connection details (hostname, port, username, password, schema) were not being saved properly. The connection record was found but not updated with the new values. Fix: Fixed database connection persistence logic to properly update existing connection records Ensures connection details are populated correctly whether the record is found or newly created Properly saves all connection changes to the database Added easy duplication of items via a context menu popping up with right-click. Impact: Database connection definitions can now be edited and saved successfully. Changes to connection settings are properly persisted and will be used in subsequent project generations. Translation & Localization Fixed a Unique Translation Template Key Constraint Violation for Translation Templates Impact: Translation template management now works correctly without constraint violations, ensuring smooth operation when managing multilingual content. Improvements Enhanced Multilingual Setup Workflow The setup process for multilingual web apps has been significantly improved. Language menu generation and locale configuration are now handled automatically during project setup, reducing manual configuration steps. Better Language Flag Support Improved handling of country flag codes for language options, with better fallback logic for locales without explicit flag codes. Automatic Unused Language Cleanup The setup process now automatically removes unused language directories from CodeIgniter's translation system, keeping the generated project clean and optimized. Recommendations We recommend updating to 3.4.2 immediately, especially if you: - Generate multilingual web apps - Need language switching functionality in your app's UI - Need to edit and save database connection definitions

This is a hotfix release that addresses critical bugs discovered in version 3.4. These fixes improve stability, resolve path-related issues, and ensure proper generation of Shield authentication features. * Critical Bug Fixes * Shield Authentication & User Groups Fixed User-Groups Routes and Sidebar Generation Issue: User-groups routes and sidebar links were not being generated correctly in some scenarios, particularly when using Shield authentication with CodeIgniter 4.5.8+. Corrective Patch: - Added explicit version check (CI 4.5.8+) requirement for user-groups routes generation - Made table name comparison case-insensitive for users/auth_users detection - Enhanced sidebar module name check to verify both `moduleName` and `table_name` - Verified secondary route group handling works correctly with or without locale routes Impact: User-groups routes and sidebar links are now generated correctly when Shield auth is enabled, CodeIgniter version is 4.5.8 or later, and a users module exists. - Sidebar Anchor Function Bug Issue: Missing `anchor()` helper function in generated sidebar code caused `ParseError: Unmatched ')'` when accessing pages in the generated web app. Fix: Added missing `anchor()` function call in sidebar generation for user-groups links in non-Bootstrap 5 frameworks. Impact: Sidebar navigation now works correctly without PHP parse errors. Fixed Auth Users Table Dropdown Display Issue: When using Shield auth, the table dropdown showed incorrect table names and ignored user selections for `users`/`auth_users` tables. Fix: Modified dropdown population to only show tables that actually exist in the database Improved table matching logic with fallback for users/auth_users when Shield auth is used Impact: Users can now correctly select and generate modules for the auth_users table.

Framework & Compatibility - Full compatibility with the latest CodeIgniter 4.6.3 framework, ensuring your generated applications are built on the most current and secure foundation. PHP 8.4 Compatibility - Enhanced code generation with PHP 8.4 strong typing and optional type conformance, ensuring your generated code meets the latest PHP standards and best practices. macOS 26 Tahoe Compatibility - Optimized for macOS 26 Tahoe with updated app icon and full system integration support. Shield Authentication Enhancements - Shield User Groups Management: Complete CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) capability for Shield User Groups, allowing you to manage user groups directly from your generated admin interface with full database persistence. When you create a users module, CodeIgniter Wizard now creates a set of MVC classes and files for 'User Groups', where a 'superadmin' end user can CRUD user groups and persist them to the database using CodeIgniter Settings (the data will be persisted in the settings table as a PHP-serialized encoding). - Enhanced Magic Link Email Beautifully crafted, modern magic link email template for Shield authentication login, providing a professional and polished user experience. We have customized many of Shield's out-of-the-box templates (signup, activation, email, and login links, to name a few) for a modern look in dark-mode, compatible with prominent email clients. - Improved Authorization Logic Superior user groups should now automatically inherit permissions defined for inferior groups, streamlining permission management and reducing configuration overhead. Consistent Table Naming Convention - When using Shield authentication, CodeIgniter Wizard now creates the users table with the 'auth_' prefix (as 'auth_users') for consistency with other authentication tables. Existing projects will have their 'users' table automatically renamed to 'auth_users' during the setup process, and the configuration file in app/Config/Auth.php will be updated accordingly. User Interface Improvements - Database Connection Definition Records Management: Enhancements for database connection records CRUD interface, providing a modern, responsive, and intuitive experience with enhanced search, filtering, and sorting capabilities. - Database Selection for Existing Apps Added ability to select and reconnect database records for existing applications with broken database links, making it easier to recover and maintain your projects. Code Generation Improvements - DataTable Column Fix: Resolved missing column issues in DataTable generation in cases where a table has more than one primary key, ensuring all columns are correctly displayed and populated in generated grid views. Internationalization Enhancements - Improved i18n localization support with new translation sources for AuthEmail and resolved CRUD operation bugs in localization views. PHP 8.4-Compliant Optional Type Support - Generated models now correctly use optional types for database columns with default null values, improving type safety and PHP 8.4 compatibility. DOC.md Generation for LLM Integration - CodeIgniter Wizard now generates a comprehensive DOC.md file for each generated web application. This documentation file can be used to instruct Large Language Models (LLMs) to generate code that adheres to the established patterns and principles in your codebase, making it easier to add new features or modify existing code while maintaining consistency with the generated application structure. Myth-Auth Compatibility - Because Myth-Auth is not compatible with CodeIgniter 4.6 and later, added compatibility restrictions and warnings for Myth-Auth library when used with CodeIgniter 4.6+, to increase awareness of framework limitations. - Other incompatibilities between Myth-Auth and CodeIgniter 4.5.8 have been resolved by overriding some classes with custom ones in app/MythAuth directory of generated apps.

- CodeIgniter 4.6.3 - macOS 26 Tahoe compatibility - Various improvements and bug fixes

- Fixed a bug which could cause issues with automatic UUID generation in some controllers due to the go_common_helper not being loaded.

- Fixed a bug that prevented generated controllers from updating their file upload-related code after removing a file upload functionality from a field. - Fixed a bug that prevented CSS assets of the Bootstrap 5 template from getting integrated into the generated web app.

- Fixed a bug which could create log and notification noise when deleting records via AJAX. - Improved handling of regenerated CSRF tokens across requests. - Fixed a redirection bug that could occur when returning to user list following a CRUD operation on MythAuth or Shield-based user records. - Fixed an incompatibility between CodeIgniter 4.5.x and the legacy Myth/Auth library.

- Fixed a bug that caused erroneous select2 dropdown code to be generated when publishing modules for the first time. - Mitigated usage of module names that turn out to be reserved MYSQL keywords. - Support for CodeIgniter 4.5.8 added.

This version fixes bugs in  - route and route group generation that caused incorrect organization of routes in some cases and duplicates in others, thus errors, - dropdown select data population to break in cases where generated controller code was for AJAX calls. In contrast, the views ignored this and tried to pull data server-side in advance, consequently leading to errors. - form validation failure arising from unique index constraints - a few other minor areas. With these fixes and improvements, we envision a better developer experience and smoother operation in your work.

- Resolved form validation compatibility issues between Myth-Auth user (CRUD) management and recent CodeIgniter 4 releases. - Fixed incorrect namespace intended for Myth-Auth routes as well as auth filter configuration in the route groups. - When making a new app, the email settings you previously used will be remembered. - Fixed the generation of unnecessary Bootstrap form control wrappers for hidden input fields by eliminating redundant control wrappers for hidden input fields. - Enhanced database schema adaptation capabilities - the framework now correctly interprets column modifications (such as 'NOT NULL' to 'DEFAULT NULL') and accurately updates "required" attributes in form fields to match the current database structure, maintaining better synchronization between your application and database schema changes. - Fixed another bug in DB Records window which previously caused some of the modifications made to an existing DB record such as 'using table prefixes' to be not taken into account when updating. - Additional U/X improvements and bug fixes.

We are excited to introduce a new GUI feature that hierarchically lists Route Groups and Routes, allowing users to view them in an organized manner. Previously, these routes were generated behind the scenes, and you could only see them in the produced PHP code after publishing your app. Now, you can easily access this information during the design phase. You can now also identify and manually delete any duplicate routes and route groups that might occur in some edge cases, further enhancing route management and clarity within the modules. Furthermore, some minor bugs were squashed along the way.

Bug Fix: Resolved an issue where custom MySQL database port numbers were being ignored in certain cases. CodeIgniter Wizard now correctly honors changes to the DB port field during connection attempts.

Bug Fix:  Fixed the issue where false "disk write permission" errors occurred during module re-publication if the project had been moved to a new directory that could interrupt the publishing process.

Bug Fixes:  - Resolved a bug that caused issues with the generation of the delete method in RESTful Controllers in relation to GoBaseResourceController to ensure more consistent and coherent behavior. Improved Form Handling: - Removed unnecessary label generation for form inputs of type "hidden". - Default values specified in CRUD code generation matrix will now be correctly applied for inputs of type "text" and "number" during field generation which used to be ignored if their database column definition was not 'NOT NULL'.

This release addresses a series of bugs encountered in diverse scenarios and edge cases.

Fixed a minor bug which caused a JavaScript error in cases where Swal library was used with the ,users, module.

Shield Auth, Dark mode switcher for Bootstrap 5, and more: - Authentication and Authorization * Shield option added to integrate as an 'auth' solution to your CodeIgniter project as an alternative to the legacy Myth/Auth library. * You can now choose between the two auth libraries when creating your project for the first time. * Enhanced admin capabilities including user management and banning functionality. * Improved session handling and security features.
 - Framework and Performance * Full compatibility with CodeIgniter 4.5.5. * Enhanced routing system with improved flexibility and performance. * Better handling of complex database relationships. * Optimized CRUD operations and form handling.
 - User Interface Improvements * Dark mode support for the modern Bootstrap 5 theme. * Responsive design enhancements across all components. * Smart positioning of action buttons - 'Add Record' button now appears at both top and bottom of tables. * Floating action buttons that remain visible when primary buttons scroll out of view. * Improved table layouts and responsive behaviors.
 - Bug Fixes and Optimizations * Resolved routing conflicts in complex application structures. * Fixed UI rendering issues in various viewport sizes. * Improved form validation feedback. * Enhanced error handling and debugging capabilities. * Better memory management for large datasets.

- Fixed an incompatibility with uppercase request types enforced with newer versions of PHP and CodeIgniter that broke existing UserProfile form submissions - Fixed a bug that caused the wizard to prompt you to re-enter a database password in cases where the database server is down or unreachable for reasons other than incorrect credentials.

- Fixed incompatibility issues with MariaDB. - Added support for version 4.5.5 of the CodeIgniter framework. - Fixed an issue with authentication and authorization in cases where version of 4.5.4 of CodeIgniter was used.