- Release v1.2.0

Author: NinjaRocks

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+# Changelog
+
+## [v1.2.0] - In Development
+
+### Added
+- Array indexing support in JSONPath (e.g., `array[0].property`)
+- New comparison operators: `starts_with`, `ends_with`, and `contains`
+- Comprehensive unit tests for all new features
+
+### Changed
+- Replaced JSON serialization with direct object navigation for path evaluation (50%+ performance improvement)
+- Optimized expression parsing without regex dependency
+- Fixed namespace inconsistency across library components
+- Implemented thread-safe operator dictionary to prevent race conditions
+
+### Performance
+- Direct object navigation replacing JSON serialization for path evaluation (50%+ faster)
+- Optimized expression parsing without regex
+- Reduced memory allocations by 60%+
+
+### Fixed
+- Namespace inconsistency: Changed JsonPathPredicate to JSONPredicate in supporting files
+- Thread safety in operator dictionary access
+
+## [v1.0.0] - Initial Release
+- Initial release of JSONPredicate library
+- Core functionality with basic operators
+- JSONPath-style property navigation

GitVersion.yml

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-next-version: 1.1.0
+next-version: 1.2.0
 tag-prefix: '[vV]'
 mode: ContinuousDeployment
 branches:

README.md

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-# <img src="https://github.com/CodeShayk/JSONPredicate/blob/master/Images/ninja-icon-16.png" alt="ninja" style="width:30px;"/> JSONPredicate v1.1.0
+# <img src="https://github.com/CodeShayk/JSONPredicate/blob/master/Images/ninja-icon-16.png" alt="ninja" style="width:30px;"/> JSONPredicate v1.2.0
 [![NuGet version](https://badge.fury.io/nu/JSONPredicate.svg)](https://badge.fury.io/nu/JSONPredicate) [![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg)](https://github.com/CodeShayk/JSONPredicate/blob/master/LICENSE.md) 
 [![GitHub Release](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/CodeShayk/JSONPredicate?logo=github&sort=semver)](https://github.com/CodeShayk/JSONPredicate/releases/latest)
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@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 - **Multiple Operators**: `eq` (equal), `in` (contains), `not` (not equal), `gt` (greater than), `gte` (greater than or equal), `lt` (less than), `lte` (less than or equal)
 - **Logical Operators**: `and`, `or` with proper precedence handling
 - **Array Handling**: Evaluate conditions on `arrays` and `collections`. Support array `indexing` (Available from v1.1.0)
-- **String Operations**: `starts_with`, `ends_with`, `contains` (Available from v1.1.0)
+- **String Operations**: `starts_with`, `ends_with`, `contains` (Available from v1.2.0)
 - **Type Safety**: `Automatic` type conversion and validation
 - **Complex Expressions**: `Parentheses` grouping and `nested` operations
 - **Lightweight**: `Minimal` dependencies, `fast` evaluation
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ The expression syntax is ([JSONPath] [Comparison Operator] [Value]) [Logical Ope
 #### ii. Supported Operators
 - Comparison Operators - `eq`, `in`, `gt`, `gte`, `lt`, `lte` & `Not`
 - Logical Operators - `and` & `or`
-- String Operators - `starts_with`, `ends_with`, `contains` (Available from v1.1.0)
+- String Operators - `starts_with`, `ends_with`, `contains` (Available from v1.2.0)
 ### Example
 ```
 var customer = new {
@@ -66,13 +66,13 @@ bool result2 = JSONPredicate.Evaluate("client.address.postcode eq `e113et` and c
 bool result3 = JSONPredicate.Evaluate("client.tags in [`vip`, `standard`]", customer);
 bool
 ```
-#### iv. String operators (Available from v1.1.0)
+#### iv. String operators (Available from v1.2.0)
 ```
 bool result4 = JSONPredicate.Evaluate("client.address.postcode starts_with `e11`", customer);
 bool result5 = JSONPredicate.Evaluate("client.address.postcode ends_with `3et`", customer);
 bool result6 = JSONPredicate.Evaluate("client.address.postcode contains `13`", customer);
 ```
-#### v. Deep Array Indexing (Available from v1.1.0)
+#### v. Deep Array Indexing (Available from v1.2.0)
 ```
 bool result7 = JSONPredicate.Evaluate("client.tags[1] eq `premium`", customer);
 ```
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ This section provides the summary of planned releases with key details about eac
 | Version | Release Date | Type | Key Improvements | Backward Compatible |
 |---------|--------------|------|------------------|-------------------|
 | v1.0.0 | August 2025 | Major | Initial release with core predicate evaluation | N/A |
-| v1.1.0 | October 2025 | Minor | Namespace consistency, thread safety, 50%+ performance improvement, array indexing, new operators (`starts_with`, `ends_with`, `contains`) | Yes |
+| v1.2.0 | October 2025 | Minor | Namespace consistency, thread safety, 50%+ performance improvement, array indexing, new operators (`starts_with`, `ends_with`, `contains`), comprehensive unit tests | Yes |
 | v2.0.0 | TBC | Major | Comprehensive validation, performance benchmarking, thread safety verification, complete documentation | Mostly* |
 
 *Note: v2.0.0 marked as "Mostly" backward compatible due to major internal changes that may affect some advanced usage patterns.

Release_Roadmap.md

@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Initial release of the JSONPredicate library. Provides core functionality for ev
 
 ---
 
-### v1.1.0 - Combined Fix, Feature and Performance Release
+### v1.2.0 - Combined Fix, Feature and Performance Release
 **Release Type**: Minor (Backward Compatible)
 **Release Date**: October 2025
 **Focus**: Critical fixes, new functionality and performance improvements
@@ -148,24 +148,17 @@ Major feature and performance release with comprehensive validation. This releas
 
 ## Evolution Summary
 
-### v1.0.0 → v1.1.0: Foundation, Stability, Performance and Features
+### v1.0.0 → v1.2.0: Foundation, Stability, Performance and Features
 - **Focus**: Internal consistency, thread safety, performance optimization and new functionality
 - **Improvement**: Fixed critical namespace inconsistency
 - **Improvement**: Made operator dictionary thread-safe
 - **Improvement**: 50%+ performance improvement through direct object navigation
 - **Improvement**: Expression parsing optimization removing regex dependency
 - **Addition**: Array indexing support (e.g., `array[0].property`)
 - **Addition**: New operators (`starts_with`, `ends_with`, `contains`)
+- **Addition**: Comprehensive unit tests for all new features
 - **Impact**: Better stability, reliability and performance with new features, all backward compatible
 
-### v1.1.0 → v2.0.0: Validation and Production Readiness
-- **Focus**: Comprehensive validation and release preparation
-- **Achievement**: All features integrated and validated together
-- **Achievement**: Performance improvements quantitatively verified
-- **Achievement**: Thread safety comprehensively tested
-- **Achievement**: Complete documentation and packaging
-- **Impact**: Production-ready major release with all improvements validated
-
 ## Technical Improvements Summary
 
 ### Performance Improvements
@@ -188,21 +181,13 @@ Major feature and performance release with comprehensive validation. This releas
 
 ## Upgrade Path
 
-### From v1.0.0 to v1.1.0
+### From v1.0.0 to v1.2.0
 - Drop-in replacement
 - No code changes required for existing functionality
 - Benefits: Thread safety, performance improvements, and new features available
 
-### From v1.0.x to v2.0.0
-- Drop-in replacement for basic usage
-- Thorough testing recommended for advanced usage due to internal implementation changes
-- Benefit: All improvements and comprehensive validation
-
 ## Key Metrics
 
 | Version | Performance Improvement | Memory Improvement | New Features | Backward Compatible |
 |---------|------------------------|-------------------|----------------|-------------------|
-| v1.1.0  | 50-70%                 | 60%+              | Namespace consistency, thread safety, array indexing, 3 new operators | Yes |
-| v2.0.0  | 50-70% (maintained)    | 60%+ (maintained) | Complete validation, documentation | Mostly |
-
-*Note: v2.0.0 marked as "Mostly" backward compatible due to major internal changes that may affect some advanced usage patterns.*
+| v1.2.0  | 50-70%                 | 60%+              | Namespace consistency, thread safety, array indexing, 3 new operators, comprehensive unit tests | Yes |

src/JSONPredicate/Expression.cs

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                 throw new ArgumentException($"Invalid expression format: {expression}");
 
             // Define operators in order of length (longer first) to avoid partial matches
-            var operators = new[] { "gte", "lte", "not", "eq", "gt", "lt", "in" };
+            var operators = new[] { "gte", "lte", "not", "eq", "gt", "lt", "in", "starts_with", "ends_with", "contains" };
 
             for (int i = 0; i < expr.Length; i++)
             {

src/JSONPredicate/JSONPredicate.csproj

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-<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
 
   <PropertyGroup>
     <TargetFrameworks>net462;netstandard2.0;netstandard2.1;net9.0</TargetFrameworks>
@@ -21,17 +21,17 @@
     <PackageProjectUrl>https://github.com/CodeShayk/JSONPredicate/wiki</PackageProjectUrl>
     <RepositoryUrl>https://github.com/CodeShayk/JSONPredicate</RepositoryUrl>
     <PackageReleaseNotes>
-      v1.1.0 - Enhanced JSONPredicate library with significant improvements.
+      v1.2.0 - Enhanced JSONPredicate library with additional improvements.
       - Array indexing support in JSONPath (e.g., `array[0].property`)
       - New comparison operators: `starts_with`, `ends_with`, and `contains`
       - Direct object navigation with 50%+ performance improvement
       - Thread-safe operation in multi-threaded environments
       - Optimized expression parsing without regex dependency.
 
       For more details, visit the release page: 
-      https://github.com/CodeShayk/JSONPredicate/releases/tag/v1.1.0
+      https://github.com/CodeShayk/JSONPredicate/releases/tag/v1.2.0
     </PackageReleaseNotes>
-    <Version>1.1.0</Version>
+    <Version>1.2.0</Version>
     <PackageRequireLicenseAcceptance>True</PackageRequireLicenseAcceptance>
     <AssemblyName>JSONPredicate</AssemblyName>
   </PropertyGroup>