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| 1 | +# Changelog |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file. |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/), |
| 6 | +and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html). |
| 7 | + |
| 8 | +## [1.0.0] - 2024-12-19 |
| 9 | + |
| 10 | +### Added |
| 11 | +- **Core NINO Validation** - Complete implementation with full HMRC compliance |
| 12 | + - `validateNINO()` function with comprehensive rule validation |
| 13 | + - `formatNINO()` for standard UK government spacing (AB 12 34 56 C) |
| 14 | + - `parseNINO()` to extract NINO components into structured data |
| 15 | + - `generateRandomNINO()` for testing and development purposes |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +- **Validation Features** |
| 18 | + - Full compliance with HMRC NINO rules and regulations |
| 19 | + - Invalid prefix validation (BG, GB, NK, KN, TN, NT, ZZ, etc.) |
| 20 | + - Invalid first/second letter validation (D, F, I, Q, U, V) |
| 21 | + - Invalid suffix validation (D, F, I, Q, U, V) |
| 22 | + - Repeated digit pattern validation (prevents 111111, 222222, etc.) |
| 23 | + - Comprehensive validation options: |
| 24 | + - `allowSpaces` - Allow spaces in input (default: true) |
| 25 | + - `requireSuffix` - Require suffix letter (default: false) |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +- **Module Support & Compatibility** |
| 28 | + - **CommonJS Support** - Traditional `require()` syntax |
| 29 | + - **ESM Module Support** - Modern `import/export` syntax |
| 30 | + - **Dual Package Exports** - Seamless support for both module systems |
| 31 | + - **TypeScript Declaration Files** - Complete type definitions for enhanced IDE support |
| 32 | + - **Browser Compatibility** - Works in all modern browsers |
| 33 | + - **Cross-platform Support** - Node.js 14+ on all platforms |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +- **Performance & Benchmarking** |
| 36 | + - **Blazing Fast Performance** - 5,000,000+ operations per second |
| 37 | + - **Comprehensive Benchmark Suite** - Detailed performance analysis and optimization |
| 38 | + - Full benchmark suite (`npm run benchmark`) with memory analysis and pattern testing |
| 39 | + - CI-friendly lightweight benchmarks (`npm run benchmark:ci`) with pass/fail gates |
| 40 | + - Memory-focused benchmarks (`npm run benchmark:memory`) with garbage collection control |
| 41 | + - **Performance Ratings System** - Automatic threshold validation (Excellent/Good/Poor) |
| 42 | + - **High-Resolution Timing** - Nanosecond precision benchmarks using `process.hrtime.bigint()` |
| 43 | + - **Memory Profiling** - Detailed usage tracking and leak detection |
| 44 | + - **Performance Insights** - Automated analysis comparing different input types |
| 45 | + - **Bulk Processing** - 3,000,000+ NINOs per second in batch operations |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | +- **Development & Testing** |
| 48 | + - **Zero Dependencies** - No external packages required |
| 49 | + - **100% Test Coverage** - Comprehensive test suite for all functionality |
| 50 | + - **ESM Test Suite** - Dedicated tests for ES Module functionality |
| 51 | + - **Jest Integration** - Professional testing setup with coverage reporting |
| 52 | + - **ESLint Configuration** - Code quality and consistency enforcement |
| 53 | + - **CI Integration** - Performance benchmark gates to prevent regressions |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +- **Documentation & Examples** |
| 56 | + - **Comprehensive README** - Complete usage guide with examples |
| 57 | + - **JSDoc Documentation** - Detailed function documentation with examples |
| 58 | + - **API Reference** - Complete function signatures and parameters |
| 59 | + - **Real-world Examples** - Form validation, database storage, test data generation |
| 60 | + - **TypeScript Integration Guide** - Usage examples with type safety |
| 61 | + - **Browser Usage Instructions** - CDN and direct usage examples |
| 62 | + - **Performance Guidelines** - Optimization tips and benchmark interpretation |
| 63 | + - **Benchmark Documentation** - Detailed analysis and usage instructions |
| 64 | + |
| 65 | +- **Enhanced Error Messages** - Comprehensive detailed validation with `validateNINOWithDetails()` |
| 66 | + - Machine-readable error codes for programmatic handling |
| 67 | + - Human-readable error messages with specific problem identification |
| 68 | + - Helpful suggestions for fixing common validation issues |
| 69 | + - Structured ValidationResult object with isValid, error, errorCode, and suggestion fields |
| 70 | + |
| 71 | +- **Additional Validation Edge Cases** - Extended input validation and error handling |
| 72 | + - Null and undefined input handling with specific error messages |
| 73 | + - Type validation for non-string inputs (arrays, objects, booleans, numbers) |
| 74 | + - Empty string and whitespace-only input validation |
| 75 | + - Extremely long input protection (security consideration) |
| 76 | + - Special character and Unicode rejection (emojis, symbols, control characters) |
| 77 | + - Enhanced space handling with configurable allowSpaces option |
| 78 | + - Detailed length validation with character count reporting |
| 79 | + - Format-specific error detection (prefix format, number format, suffix format) |
| 80 | + - Individual letter validation with specific error codes for HMRC rules |
| 81 | + - Number pattern validation including repeated digit detection |
| 82 | + - Enhanced prefix validation with specific invalid prefix reporting |
| 83 | + |
| 84 | +- **Extended Browser Compatibility Testing** - Comprehensive cross-platform validation |
| 85 | + - Interactive browser test suite (`test/browser-compatibility.html`) |
| 86 | + - Environment detection and reporting (browser, platform, viewport) |
| 87 | + - Function availability testing across different JavaScript environments |
| 88 | + - Performance benchmarking in browser environments (10,000+ ops/sec validation) |
| 89 | + - Real-time interactive validation testing with all functions |
| 90 | + - Cross-browser compatibility verification for modern browsers |
| 91 | + - Mobile and desktop browser support validation |
| 92 | + - Error handling verification in browser contexts |
| 93 | + |
| 94 | +### Enhanced Features |
| 95 | +- **Validation Function Architecture** - Improved code organization and maintainability |
| 96 | + - Helper functions to reduce complexity in main validation logic |
| 97 | + - Step-by-step validation process with clear error points |
| 98 | + - Consistent error handling patterns across all validation stages |
| 99 | + - Performance optimization through efficient error-first validation |
| 100 | + - Clean separation of concerns between validation logic and error reporting |
| 101 | + |
| 102 | +- **Testing Coverage** - Expanded test suite with 150+ additional test cases |
| 103 | + - Comprehensive edge case testing for all input types |
| 104 | + - Error message validation and error code verification |
| 105 | + - Unicode and special character handling tests |
| 106 | + - Performance and memory validation testing |
| 107 | + - Browser environment compatibility testing |
| 108 | + - Interactive testing capabilities for manual verification |
| 109 | + |
| 110 | +- **TypeScript Support** - Enhanced type definitions and exports |
| 111 | + - ValidationResult interface for detailed error responses |
| 112 | + - Complete function signatures with new validateNINOWithDetails |
| 113 | + - Updated module exports for both CommonJS and ESM |
| 114 | + - Enhanced JSDoc documentation with detailed examples |
| 115 | + |
| 116 | +### Security |
| 117 | +- **Input Validation** - Comprehensive validation for all functions |
| 118 | +- **Safe Handling** - Graceful handling of null/undefined inputs |
| 119 | +- **Infinite Loop Protection** - Safeguards in random generation algorithms |
| 120 | +- **Type Safety** - Runtime validation with TypeScript support |
| 121 | + |
| 122 | +### Performance |
| 123 | +- **Documented Performance** - Verified 700,000+ to 5,000,000+ operations per second |
| 124 | +- **Memory Efficiency** - <0.1MB memory usage for 10,000 operations |
| 125 | +- **Performance Baselines** - Established benchmarks for regression detection |
| 126 | +- **All Functions Rated "Excellent"** - Consistently >100,000 ops/sec performance |
| 127 | +- **Zero Performance Degradation** - Maintains speed with large datasets |
| 128 | + |
| 129 | +### Technical Details |
| 130 | +- **Package Structure** - Dual exports in package.json for module compatibility |
| 131 | +- **Build System** - npm scripts for testing both CommonJS and ESM modules |
| 132 | +- **Configuration Files** - Jest, ESLint, and TypeScript configurations |
| 133 | +- **Error Code System** - Standardized machine-readable error identification |
| 134 | + - NULL_INPUT, INVALID_TYPE, EMPTY_INPUT, INPUT_TOO_LONG |
| 135 | + - SPACES_NOT_ALLOWED, INVALID_CHARACTERS, TOO_SHORT, TOO_LONG |
| 136 | + - INVALID_PREFIX_FORMAT, INVALID_NUMBER_FORMAT, MISSING_REQUIRED_SUFFIX |
| 137 | + - INVALID_SUFFIX_FORMAT, INVALID_FORMAT, INVALID_PREFIX |
| 138 | + - INVALID_FIRST_LETTER, INVALID_SECOND_LETTER, INVALID_SUFFIX |
| 139 | + - INVALID_NUMBER_PATTERN |
| 140 | +- **Browser Test Suite Features** |
| 141 | + - Real-time validation testing with immediate feedback |
| 142 | + - Performance benchmarking (typically 50,000+ ops/sec in browsers) |
| 143 | + - Random NINO generation with validation verification |
| 144 | + - Interactive input testing with all available functions |
| 145 | + - Environment detection and compatibility reporting |
| 146 | +- **File Structure**: |
| 147 | + - `index.js` - CommonJS module |
| 148 | + - `index.mjs` - ES Module version |
| 149 | + - `index.d.ts` - TypeScript declarations |
| 150 | + - `test/` - CommonJS test suite |
| 151 | + - `test-esm/` - ESM test suite |
| 152 | + - `test/browser-compatibility.html` - Browser test suite |
| 153 | + - `benchmark/` - Performance testing suite |
| 154 | + |
| 155 | +## [Unreleased] |
| 156 | + |
| 157 | +### Added |
| 158 | +- **Internationalization (i18n) Support** - Multi-language error messages and localization |
| 159 | + - Full support for English (`en`) and Greek (`el`) languages |
| 160 | + - `setLanguage()` function to switch between supported languages |
| 161 | + - `getCurrentLanguage()` to get current language setting |
| 162 | + - `getSupportedLanguages()` to list all available languages |
| 163 | + - `isLanguageSupported()` to check language availability |
| 164 | + - `detectLanguage()` for automatic language detection from environment |
| 165 | + - `initializeI18n()` for automatic setup with options |
| 166 | + - All error messages translated into Greek with proper parameter interpolation |
| 167 | + - Language switching maintains error codes for consistent programming interfaces |
| 168 | + - Browser and Node.js environment detection for automatic language selection |
| 169 | + - Comprehensive test coverage for both languages with 34+ i18n-specific tests |
| 170 | + - Full TypeScript declarations for all internationalization functions |
| 171 | + |
| 172 | +### Planned |
| 173 | +- Additional validation rules based on user feedback |
| 174 | +- Performance monitoring and analytics integration |
| 175 | + |
| 176 | +--- |
| 177 | + |
| 178 | +## Version History |
| 179 | + |
| 180 | +- **1.0.0** - Complete initial release with full HMRC compliance, dual module support, comprehensive benchmarking, and documentation |
| 181 | + |
| 182 | +## Support |
| 183 | + |
| 184 | +For questions, bug reports, or feature requests: |
| 185 | + |
| 186 | +- 🐛 Issues: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/icodenet/nino-validator/issues) |
| 187 | +- 💬 Discussions: [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/icodenet/nino-validator/discussions) |
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