v1.0.0-beta3

Present.NET v1.0.0-beta3

This beta release adds project metadata badges to the README and improves the release packaging process.

What's Changed

• README badges: Added Shields.io badges for build status, latest release, .NET version, platform, and license to the project README.
• Screenshot: Added a visual screenshot of the application to the README.
• Maximum compression: Switched the release workflow from PowerShell's Compress-Archive to 7-Zip with maximum (-mx=9) compression, reducing download size.
• Documentation fixes: Cleaned up vestigial references and improved contributor documentation in AGENTS.md.

Get the Release

Download the attached zip file, extract it, and run Present.NET.exe. This is a self-contained Windows executable—no .NET runtime required.

v1.0.0-beta2

Present.NET v1.0.0-beta2

This beta release focuses on application stability, fixing several edge-case crashes and resource exhaustion bugs when handling long presentations. It also adds standard project administration files for developers.

Fixes and improvements

• Prevent WebView2 crashes: The application now safely aborts initialization and alerts the user if the required WebView2 runtime is missing on the host machine, preventing NullReferenceException crashes.
• Resolve socket exhaustion: Slide image caching now reuses a single static HttpClient connection instead of spawning a new client per image. This prevents the host OS from running out of available network sockets when downloading large decks.
• Fix port binding race conditions: The embedded remote control server (port 9123) now fully synchronizes its background shutdown process before allowing a new server instance to start, preventing "port in use" errors during restarts.

Documentation and project health

• Updated README: Added clear documentation detailing the current slide caching behavior.
• New administrative files: Added the MIT License, .editorconfig, Romantic Versioning (RomVer) rules, and release process documentation to AGENTS.md.
• Added publishing skills: Added project-specific AI agent skills (publishing-wpf-apps) to guide future deployment and installer packaging.

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Download the attached zip file, extract it, and run Present.NET.exe.

v1.0.0-beta1

Present.NET v1.0.0-beta1

This is the first beta release of Present.NET, a modern Windows presentation tool designed for web-based slides and high-fidelity image viewing. It replaces legacy presentation workflows with a lightweight, WebView2-powered experience.

Core Features

• WebView2 Rendering: High-performance rendering for web pages, images, and GIFs using the modern Microsoft Edge engine.
• Embedded Remote Control: A built-in Kestrel web server on port 9123 allows you to control your presentation from any device on your local network (mobile, tablet, or another PC).
• Slide Caching: Intelligent background caching for image-based slides ensures smooth transitions and offline reliability.
• Dynamic Theming: Support for System, Light, and Dark modes with a polished WPF interface that respects Windows 10/11 design language.
• Drag-and-Drop Reordering: Easily organize your slide deck with intuitive mouse interactions.

Technical Foundation

• WPF on .NET 8: Built for modern Windows environments with native performance and high-DPI support.
• Testing Suite: Comprehensive unit and integration test coverage for the remote server, slide persistence, and caching services.
• UI Smoke Tests: Includes gated desktop UI tests powered by FlaUI to ensure application stability across releases.

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Download the attached zip file, extract it, and run Present.NET.exe.