Witnet Weekly Newsletter — November 13th to November 19th, 2023
Witnet Weekly Recap: witnets advancement and commitment to innovation
Welcome to the Witnets Weekly Newsletter – your gateway to the latest updates and vibrant community news! We trust you had a fantastic week. Brace yourself for an exhilarating journey as we dive into the highlights and updates from the dynamic world of Witnet.
Technical Refinement — November 13, 2023
On this exciting day, the Witnets team worked magic on the User Interface, crafting refined updates that promise a smoother, more delightful user experience. These are the updates:
- Refined header Layout background color for improved style.
- Streamlined Android build configuration by removing x86.
Witnet Developer Highlights — November 14, 2023
The diligent developers at Witnet dedicated their expertise to optimize performance, tackling tasks that ensure a seamlessly smooth user experience. Dive into the behind-the-scenes efforts that elevate Witnet to new heights :
- Testing and Transactions
- Ensured proper initialization in the get transaction address.
- Tagged transactions from genesis for accurate tracking.
2. Build and Localization
. Corrected build output for accurate deployment.
. Updated localization imports for streamlined development.
3. User Interaction
. Introduced an auto updater overlay constant for user information.
. Implemented a modal for convenient version updates.
Witnet Milestone — November 16, 2023
Preparations are underway as Witnet undergoes enhancements and meticulous maintenance, gearing up for an even more polished and efficient experience. Stay tuned for the unveiling of these thoughtful improvements!
- Release Preparation
. Bumped version to v0.1.9-dev.
. Ensured modal rendering efficiency and updated copies.
2. Flutter Versioning
. Downgraded Flutter to v3.13.8 for compatibility.
. General Flutter version maintenance, including a bump to v0.1.8-dev.
3. User Experience Improvements
. Enhanced error handling during sync and transaction processes.
. Improved UI responsiveness for various screen sizes.
. Optimized performance for wallet loading.
4. Logging Updates
. Implemented structured log output files for iOS and Android devices.
Witnet Development Update — November 17, 2023
The Witnets team, ceaseless in their commitment to innovation, embarked on a day of building greatness. Witness the strides made in enhancements, management, compatibility, and functionality – a testament to our unwavering dedication to progress. Team never sleeps! And you don’t snooze, follow the moving train, Witnet .
1. Continuous Integration Enhancements
. Implemented input flag in CI process for increased flexibility.
. Fine-tuned testing paths and reverted to a previous configuration for optimal performance.
2. Version Management
. Downgraded Flutter version to 3.13.7 for improved stability.
. Removed MANAGE EXTERNAL STORAGE permissions for Android, enhancing security.
3. Windows Compatibility
. Set correct paths for publishing on Windows in CI.
. Addressed specific path issues and adjusted dot net version to v8 for Windows.
4. Wallet Functionality
. Added log outputs for detailed tracking of initial wallet loading.
On Other News;
Articles to keep the community educated were published on medium and the witnet official account on both X and discord posted the articles, while the ever working superadvocate musketeers promoted it on X for more reach.
Check out the articles on Witnet Oracle projects comparison and An article on blockchain oracle:
Witnet 2.0 versus Pyth and Blockchain Oracles: A Developer’s Perspective
Be on the lookout for more thrilling updates and groundbreaking innovations ahead. Until next week, Witnet Community, let’s continue pushing the boundaries of what’s achievable in the realm of decentralized oracles. We’re excited to have you on this journey of Web3 innovation!
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