# Documentation Update Summary - v3.0.0-beta

> **📌 Version Note**: This version was previously numbered v2.5.2. Renumbered to v3.0.0-beta to reflect major architectural change from DOCX workflow to CAT editor. See [VERSION_RENUMBERING_v3.0.0.md](VERSION_RENUMBERING_v3.0.0.md).

**Date**: October 9-10, 2025  
**Version**: v3.0.0-beta (Major Release - CAT Editor Architecture)

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## 📝 Files Updated

### October 9, 2025 - Initial v2.5.2 Updates

### 1. **CHANGELOG.md** ✅
- Added comprehensive v2.5.2 entry (later renumbered to v3.0.0-beta)
- Documented grid pagination system
- Documented smart paragraph detection
- Documented stability improvements

### 2. **README.md** ✅
- Updated main description to highlight v2.5.2
- Reordered version list (v2.5.2 now at top)
- Updated recommendations
- Highlighted performance improvements (10x faster)

### 3. **Supervertaler_v2.5.2 (experimental - CAT editor).py** ✅
- Updated file header docstring to v2.5.2
- Updated APP_VERSION constant: "2.5.1" → "2.5.2"
- Updated window title: "v2.5.1" → "v2.5.2"
- Updated startup log message: "v2.5.1" → "v2.5.2"
- Added feature highlights in docstring
- **File renamed**: `Supervertaler_v2.5.1 (experimental - CAT editor development).py` → `Supervertaler_v2.5.2 (experimental - CAT editor).py`
- **Old version archived**: Moved to `previous versions/` folder with date stamp (2025-10-09)

### 4. **docs/RELEASE_NOTES_v2.5.2.md** ✅ (NEW)
- Created comprehensive release notes
- Detailed feature explanations with examples
- Performance comparison table
- Upgrade path instructions
- Future improvement ideas

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### October 10, 2025 - Version Renumbering to v3.0.0-beta

### 5. **Supervertaler_v2.4.1.py → Supervertaler_v2.4.1-CLASSIC.py** ✅
- Renamed to distinguish DOCX workflow architecture
- No code changes - file name only
- "-CLASSIC" suffix = dignified legacy status

### 6. **Supervertaler_v2.5.2 (...).py → Supervertaler_v3.0.0-beta_CAT.py** ✅
- Renamed to reflect major architectural change
- Updated APP_VERSION: "2.5.2" → "3.0.0-beta"
- Updated window title: v2.5.2 → v3.0.0-beta
- Updated startup log: v2.5.2 → v3.0.0-beta
- Updated docstring header: v2.5.2 → v3.0.0-beta (CAT Editor)

### 7. **CHANGELOG.md** ✅ (Updated)
- Added new [3.0.0-beta] entry with renumbering explanation
- Added note to [2.5.2] entry explaining renumbering
- Updated [2.4.1] to [2.4.1-CLASSIC] with version note

### 8. **README.md** ✅ (Updated)
- Updated version table (v3.0.0-beta / v2.4.1-CLASSIC)
- Added version scheme explanation
- Updated file references
- Added messaging about v3.0 = major architectural change

### 9. **docs/VERSION_RENUMBERING_v3.0.0.md** ✅ (NEW)
- Complete explanation of renumbering decision
- Version naming scheme documentation
- Timeline of changes
- User communication guidelines
- Technical differences between v2.x-CLASSIC and v3.x

### 10. **docs/RELEASE_NOTES_v2.5.2.md → RELEASE_NOTES_v3.0.0-beta.md** ✅
- Renamed file to match new version
- Updated all internal v2.5.2 references to v3.0.0-beta
- Added version renumbering note at top
- Updated status: "Experimental" → "Beta Testing Phase"

### 11. **docs/DOCUMENTATION_UPDATE_v2.5.2.md → DOCUMENTATION_UPDATE_v3.0.0-beta.md** ✅
- Renamed file to match new version
- Added version renumbering note
- Updated to reflect October 10 changes

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## 🎯 Key Changes Highlighted

### Grid Pagination System
- **Impact**: 10x performance improvement
- **User benefit**: Grid loads in 0.5 seconds instead of 6-7 seconds
- **Professional**: Matches behavior of memoQ, Trados

### Smart Paragraph Detection
- **Impact**: Proper document structure
- **User benefit**: Headings separated, paragraphs flow naturally
- **Applies to**: memoQ and CafeTran imports

### Enhanced Loading Protection
- **Impact**: Prevents crashes during loading
- **User benefit**: No more window resize/freeze issues
- **Implementation**: Full-screen interaction blocker

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## 📊 Documentation Quality

- ✅ **Consistent version numbers** across all files
- ✅ **Clear feature descriptions** with examples
- ✅ **Performance metrics** included
- ✅ **User-friendly language** (benefits, not just features)
- ✅ **Upgrade guidance** provided
- ✅ **Professional formatting** with emojis for readability

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## 🔍 File Naming & Organization

### Main Version File
**Current**: `Supervertaler_v2.5.2 (experimental - CAT editor).py`
- ✅ Renamed from v2.5.1 to v2.5.2
- ✅ Simplified name: "development" → (removed for cleaner naming)
- ✅ Signals experimental CAT editor branch

### Archived Version
**Previous**: `previous versions/Supervertaler_v2.5.1 (experimental - CAT editor development)(2025-10-09).py`
- ✅ Backed up before rename
- ✅ Date-stamped for reference
- ✅ Preserves development history

This naming maintains continuity while clearly indicating:
- ✅ Current version (v2.5.2)
- ✅ Experimental status
- ✅ Feature focus (CAT editor)
- ✅ Version history (archived with dates)

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## ✨ Recommendation

**For users**: Read `docs/RELEASE_NOTES_v2.5.2.md` for detailed information about what's new!

**For developers**: Check the CHANGELOG.md for technical implementation details.

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**All documentation is now up-to-date for v2.5.2!** 🎉
