VIMM Dev Log: Progress Update to v0.1.30! 🚀

Hey VIMM community! @Chiren here with another exciting dev log update. We've been working tirelessly since our last update, and I'm thrilled to share the improvements we've made in our latest version, v0.1.30. Let's dive into the exciting changes!

🎨 UI/UX Improvements

We've made several enhancements to improve the user experience:

Chat Interface Overhaul:
- Added colors to usernames for better visibility and user distinction
- Implemented chat badges for staff and moderators, enhancing role recognition
Theme Enhancements:
- Fixed light theme not being applied correctly
- Removed unused CSS for a cleaner codebase
User Experience:
- Changed the user-list icon for better clarity
- Updated FontAwesome for improved iconography
- Main chat is now hidden by default for a cleaner initial view

💬 Chat Functionality Improvements

We've significantly enhanced our chat features:

Added roles handling to the chat client
Fixed issues with chatroom owner identification
Implemented chat improvements for a smoother experience

🏷️ Content Management

To improve content discovery and management:

Now pulling tags from Twitch if no tags are set, ensuring better content categorization

🛠️ Technical Improvements

Behind the scenes, we've made several technical enhancements:

Fixed SPA (Single Page Application) exclusions for better performance
Added a version controller for easier version management

🚀 What's Next?

We're excited about the progress we've made and we're not slowing down! Here's what we're focusing on in the coming weeks:

Implementing a more robust error handling system
Enhancing the stream discovery feature with advanced filtering options
Developing a customizable user profile system
Exploring ways to integrate Hive wallet functionality directly into the streaming experience
Continuing to refine our Twitch integration for a seamless multi-platform experience

Roadmap

💬 We Want Your Feedback!

Have you tried out the latest version at https://vimm.tv? We'd love to hear your thoughts on these new features and improvements. Drop a comment below or join us on Discord to share your feedback!

Remember, your support is crucial in making VIMM 2.0 a reality. If you haven't already, please consider voting for our DHF proposal:

Vote for the VIMM 2.0 Proposal Here

📚 Catch Up on Our Progress

If you're just joining us or want to review our journey, check out our previous updates:

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. Together, we're building the future of streaming on Hive!

Stay awesome,
@Chiren and the VIMM team