Create fresh changelog for 1.7.0 initial release

- Wiped previous changelog history
- Created comprehensive changelog based on current README features
- Documents all supported file types, formats, and features
- Includes performance benchmarks and use cases
- Presents 1.7.0 as the initial public release

Author: nolindnaidoo

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Changelog
 
-All notable changes to Strings-LE will be documented here.
+All notable changes to String-LE will be documented here.
 
 The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
@@ -9,54 +9,32 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 
 ### Initial Public Release
 
-Strings-LE brings zero-hassle string extraction to VS Code with production-quality reliability for structured data formats and localization workflows.
-
-#### Core Features
-
-- **Structured format support** - Extract strings from JSON, YAML, CSV, TOML, INI, and .ENV files
-- **Smart string detection** - Identifies text values, keys, and localized content
-- **Comprehensive validation** - String format validation and consistency checks
-- **Advanced analysis** - Statistical insights including length analysis, character distribution, and patterns
-- **Flexible sorting** - Multiple sort modes: alphabetical, length-based, and custom ordering
-- **Smart deduplication** - Optional removal of duplicate strings while preserving order
+String-LE brings zero-hassle string extraction to VS Code. Simple, reliable, focused.
 
 #### Supported File Types
 
-- **JSON** - Configuration files, API responses, localization files
-- **YAML** - Configuration files, CI/CD pipelines, documentation
-- **CSV** - Data exports, spreadsheets, analytics data
-- **TOML** - Configuration files, project settings
-- **INI** - Windows configuration files, legacy settings
-- **ENV** - Environment variable files
-
-#### Localization Support
-
-- **i18n workflow** - Perfect for internationalization and localization projects
-- **String analysis** - Identify missing translations and inconsistent formatting
-- **Pattern detection** - Find common string patterns and formatting issues
-- **Length analysis** - Analyze string lengths for UI layout considerations
-- **Character encoding** - Support for various character encodings and Unicode
+- **JSON** - API responses and configuration files
+- **YAML** - Configuration and data files
+- **CSV** - Data exports and analysis files
+- **TOML** - Configuration files
+- **INI** - Configuration files
+- **ENV** - Environment files
+
+#### Features
+
+- **Multi-language support** - Comprehensive localization for 12+ languages
+- **Intelligent string detection** - Identifies user-visible text while filtering out numbers, IDs, URLs, and technical noise
+- **Automatic cleanup built-in**:
+  - **Sort** for stable diffs and reviews
+  - **Dedupe** to eliminate noise
+- **Stream processing** - Work with millions of rows without locking VS Code
+- **High-performance** - Benchmarked at millions of lines per second
+- **One-command extraction** - `Ctrl+Alt+E` (`Cmd+Alt+E` on macOS)
+- **Developer-friendly** - 92+ passing tests, TypeScript strict mode, functional programming, MIT licensed
 
-#### User Experience
+#### Use Cases
 
-- **One-command extraction** - `Ctrl+Alt+E` (`Cmd+Alt+E` on macOS)
-- **Side-by-side results** - Open results alongside your source files
-- **Progress indicators** - Real-time feedback during extraction
-- **Clipboard integration** - Optional automatic copying to clipboard
-- **Safety warnings** - Alerts for large files and output
-- **Multi-language support** - 13 languages including German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and more
-
-#### Performance & Reliability
-
-- **High throughput** - Optimized for large datasets (111K+ strings/sec for CSV, 83K+ for JSON)
-- **Memory efficient** - Smart processing for large files
-- **Robust error handling** - Graceful fallbacks and user-friendly messages
-- **Comprehensive testing** - Full test coverage with strict TypeScript
-- **TypeScript safety** - Full type safety and strict null checks
-
-#### Developer Experience
-
-- **Zero configuration** - Works out of the box with sensible defaults
-- **Essential settings** - Focused configuration options for common use cases
-- **Rich documentation** - Complete guides and troubleshooting
-- **Open source** - MIT licensed with active community support
+- **i18n & Localization** - Extract user-visible strings for translation files and language packs
+- **Content Management** - Pull titles, descriptions, and messages from CMS exports for auditing
+- **API Validation** - Extract user-facing messages and errors from API responses for documentation
+- **Documentation Audits** - Get all text content from docs for reviews and updates