23 Dec 19:33

Fred89

fa8a682

Flatboard 4.0 Spitz Latest

Latest

Flatboard Changelog

Version 4.0 - 2025-11-29

Performance Optimizations

Database Query Optimization: Implemented static caching for flatDB::readEntry() and flatDB::listEntry() to reduce redundant file system operations.
N+1 Query Fixes: Eliminated N+1 query problems in feed.php, view.php, search.php, and other core files.
Parser Optimization: Added static cache for Parser::title() and optimized Parser::content() and Parser::summary().
Plugin System: Implemented static caching for plugin configurations and hook validations.
BBCode/BBlight Optimization: Added static cache for quote entries to prevent repeated database reads.
User Management: Implemented static cache for ban list with 60-second TTL.
Search Enhancement: Optimized search functionality with relevance scoring, result limiting, and content preview optimization.

Library Improvements

flatDB Library: Added static caching system with automatic invalidation (5-second TTL).
Plugin Library: Added cache for hook validation checks.
HTMLForm Library: Added cache for description sanitization.
GlobalRequestLimiter: Fixed potential undefined variable error.

RSS Feed Fixes

Fixed RSS feed redirection issue - now returns valid Atom XML error feed instead of redirecting.
Improved date validation in feed generation.
Optimized topic caching in feed.php.

Date Formatting

Fixed date formatting issues with strftime codes.
Added convertStrftimeToDateTime() function for proper format code conversion.
Enhanced config.php with select dropdowns for date format presets.
Added "Custom" option with dynamic text input for date formats.

Security Enhancements

Ban System Overhaul:
- Replaced strpos() with ipInCidr() for accurate IP/CIDR range checking.
- Added isValidIpOrCidr() for robust IP and CIDR validation (IPv4/IPv6).
- Improved ban list management with search, sort, and add functionality.
- Added confirmation for ban removal.
- Implemented static cache for ban list with automatic invalidation.
CSRF Protection: Enhanced CSRF token generation and validation.
Input Sanitization: Improved HTML sanitization in help descriptions with whitelist-based approach.
IP Validation: Enhanced IP address validation including CIDR support.

User Interface Improvements

Added logout button to frontend header for all logged-in users.
Tags field now only displays if visible tags are configured.
Improved responsive design for various screen sizes.
Enhanced form validation and error display.

Plugin Enhancements

Identicon Plugin (v3.6.0):
- Added configurable options for status dot (online/offline) display.
- Added configurable options for role badge (admin/moderator) display.
- Improved caching for online status checks.
- Enhanced role detection with optimized caching.
- Fixed CSS positioning for status dots and badges.
Online Plugin:
- Implemented static caching for plugin data, hits, and authenticated users.
- Optimized cleanup of inactive IPs and authenticated users.
- Added configuration options for timeout and max_entries.
- Enhanced modal to display authenticated users, visitors, and bots.
- Improved IPv6 masking for privacy.
- Added crawler detection with static caching.
FlatBBeditor Plugin:
- Fixed conflicts with TinyMCE editor in page plugin.
- Added conditional loading to prevent conflicts.
- Fixed undefined array key warnings in markdown editor.
- Implemented static cache for plugin data.
Darkmode Plugin:
- Fixed Firefox crashing issues.
- Added color format validation.
- Improved error handling and initialization.
- Added static caching for plugin configuration.
Page Plugin:
- Ensured TinyMCE editor doesn't conflict with FlatBBeditor.
- Added proper content field handling.
- Improved translation support.

Content Parsing Improvements

Markdown Editor:
- Fixed HTML tag display issue in homepage summaries.
- Added HTML-to-Markdown conversion for pre-existing HTML content.
- Improved content parsing in Parser::content() and Parser::summary().
BBCode Processing: Optimized quote processing with static caching.

JavaScript Enhancements

Improved plugin activation/deactivation with better error handling.
Added comprehensive AJAX error handling with timeouts.
Enhanced UI feedback for user actions.
Fixed TypeError issues in flatboard.js.

Bug Fixes

Fixed white page error in identicon plugin.
Fixed undefined array key warnings in multiple files.
Fixed date formatting display issues.
Fixed search functionality optimization.
Fixed tag display logic in forms.
Fixed various PHP warnings and notices.

Code Quality

Improved error handling throughout the application.
Added comprehensive logging for debugging.
Enhanced code documentation.
Improved code organization and structure.

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05 Sep 11:21

Fred89

v3.7

03a2c61

Flatboard 3.7: SHIKOKU

⚠️ Reminder: Don’t forget to backup first and update!

📅 Release Date: September 1, 2025

🔧 Enhancements & Features

Enhanced PRO Plugins

All plugins in the PRO version have been updated and enhanced with additional options.

Enhanced CAPTCHA System

The CAPTCHA has been enhanced with added noise and more characters to improve security.

Enhanced Login System Improvements

Secure `session_start()` Configuration

Used ini_set() to enforce secure session settings (e.g., session.cookie_httponly, session.cookie_secure).
Ensured sessions are configured to prevent common vulnerabilities.

Removed Unnecessary Cookie

Eliminated redundant cookies by storing all session data server-side.
Improved security by reducing client-side exposure.

Session Binding to IP/User-Agent

Added validation to tie sessions to the user’s IP address and User-Agent.
Prevents session hijacking by ensuring consistency between requests.

Session Timeout

Implemented a 30-minute inactivity timeout.
Automatically logs out users after the specified period.

Failed Login Attempt Logs

Added logging for failed login attempts (IP, timestamp, username).
Enhances security monitoring and intrusion detection.

Session ID Regeneration on Logout

Regenerates the session ID upon logout to prevent session fixation.
Ensures a clean state for subsequent logins.

Comprehensive PHPDoc Documentation

Added detailed PHPDoc comments in French for all modified classes/methods.
Improves code maintainability and developer understanding.

PHP Version Compatibility

These changes are backward-compatible with PHP versions prior to 8.4.

RSS/ATOM FIX Applied

1. Object-Oriented Structure

Created AtomFeedGenerator class that encapsulates all logic.
Separated responsibilities with specialized methods.
Better code reusability and maintainability.

2. Performance Improvements

Result Limitation: Added default limit of 20 entries to prevent feed overload.
HTTP Caching: Added cache headers (5 minutes) to reduce server load.
Loop Optimization: Used array_slice() to limit processing.

3. Enhanced Security

Improved XML Escaping: Using ENT_XML1 | ENT_QUOTES for better security.
Error Handling: Added global try-catch with error logging.
Data Validation: Additional checks before processing.

4. Readability and Maintenance

Constants: Defined constants for repeated values.
Short Methods: Split into specialized methods under 20 lines.
Explicit Naming: More descriptive method and variable names.
Documentation: PHPDoc comments for each method.

5. Specific Optimizations

XML Generation: Used heredoc for better readability.
Reduced DB Calls: Cached results in local variables.
Empty Case Handling: Specialized methods for empty feeds.

6. Robustness

Null Checks: Systematic validation before using data.
Error Management: Default return values in case of issues.
Logging: Error recording for debugging purposes.

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19 Jul 09:59

Fred89

v3.6

461078d

Flatboard "AKITA"

=== 3.6 - Release date: 2025-07-18 ===

I'll optimize the Unpack & Flatboard code for PHP 8.4, incorporating modern PHP features, improved type safety, and better performance. Key changes include:

- Refactoring class
- Using typed properties and return types
- Replacing deprecated functions and syntax
- Using arrow functions where appropriate
- Simplifying language detection
- Improving error handling with exceptions
- Using modern array syntax and string functions
- Removing jQuery and using vanilla JavaScript (Unpack script)
- Update Russian lang pack(Thank PaulBid)
RSS Optimizations Applied

1. Object-Oriented Structure

Created AtomFeedGenerator class that encapsulates all logic

Separated responsibilities with specialized methods

Better code reusability and maintainability

2. Performance Improvements

Result Limitation: Added default limit of 20 entries to prevent feed overload

HTTP Caching: Added cache headers (5 minutes) to reduce server load

Loop Optimization: Used array_slice() to limit processing

3. Enhanced Security

Improved XML Escaping: Using ENT_XML1 | ENT_QUOTES for better security

Error Handling: Added global try-catch with error logging

Data Validation: Additional checks before processing

4. Readability and Maintenance

Constants: Defined constants for repeated values

Short Methods: Split into specialized methods under 20 lines

Explicit Naming: More descriptive method and variable names

Documentation: PHPDoc comments for each method

5. Specific Optimizations

XML Generation: Used heredoc for better readability

Reduced DB Calls: Cached results in local variables

Empty Case Handling: Specialized methods for empty feeds

6. Robustness

Null Checks: Systematic validation before using data

Error Management: Default return values in case of issues

Logging: Error recording for debugging purposes

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03 Jun 08:15

Fred89

v3.2

6304d81

Flatboard 3.2 "SHIBA"

3.2 - Release date: 2024-05-21

After a long time, Flatboard updated and fully worked on PHP 8.2 (Tested on PHP 8.3.7)

🐛[Fix] PHP 8.2: French date
🐛[Fix] PHP 8.1 PHP Deprecated: strftime — Format a local time/date according to locale settings
[Clean] Cleaning up unnecessary code Simon 😉
🐛 Some bugs fix!

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