Version 5.5.3: Enhanced Contact Form, Legal Updates & Netlify Build Support (PR #86)

📅 Published on: March 26, 2025

The latest release, v5.5.3, introduces key enhancements, including an upgraded contact form, improved navigation, legal updates, and better deployment support. Let’s explore what’s new!

🚀 New Features

• Enhanced Contact Form:

  • Improved user-friendly fields for a smoother experience.
  • Better submission feedback mechanisms.
  • Built-in spam protection to reduce unwanted messages.

• Upgraded Homepage & Navigation:

  • The homepage now offers a more streamlined experience.
  • Trending posts are showcased efficiently for quick access.

• Legal & Privacy Updates:

  • Added new markdown files for the updated Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions for MSBridge and Simple Thread applications.
  • Introduced a dedicated legal layout for applications to improve accessibility.

• Better Content Visibility:

  • Added new static pages to the RSS feed, making important resources more discoverable.
  • Introduced markdown documentation for Astro Portfolio Blog v5.5.1 and v5.5.2, highlighting previous enhancements.

• Improved Build & Functionality:

  • Added a new dependency for enhanced performance.
  • Implemented a build configuration for Netlify, making deployment easier and more efficient.

🐞 Bug Fixes

• Fixed display and functionality issues affecting the contact form, ensuring a smoother user experience.

📖 Documentation Updates

• Introduced comprehensive release and legal documentation covering app usage and data practices.

🔧 Chores

• Updated package version and optimized dependency order for better project management.

This release focuses on enhancing usability, legal clarity, and deployment efficiency to create a more polished and user-friendly experience.

🔗 Check out the full update details here: PR #86

Stay tuned for more improvements! 🚀