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# Changelog

All notable changes to the `node-abletonlink` project will be documented in this file.

The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).

## [Unreleased]

### Planned
- Custom clock implementations support
- Advanced session management with multiple sessions
- Real network latency compensation
- Ghost transformations for coordinate systems

## [0.1.4] - 2025-08-31

### 🚀 Added
- **Link 3.1.3 submodule update** - Updated to latest Ableton Link release
- **Advanced timeline management methods**:
- `getTimeAtBeat(beat, quantum)` - Get precise time for specific beats
- `requestBeatAtStartPlayingTime(beat, quantum)` - Map beats to transport start
- `setIsPlayingAndRequestBeatAtTime(...)` - Combined play state and beat mapping
- `getTimeForIsPlaying()` - Transport timing information
- **Session information methods**:
- `getSessionId()` - Unique session identifiers
- `getSessionInfo()` - Comprehensive session state data
- **Platform and system methods**:
- `getPlatformInfo()` - Platform capabilities and version info
- `getNetworkStats()` - Network performance statistics
- **Enhanced TypeScript definitions** - Complete type coverage for new methods
- **Comprehensive examples** - `examples/simple.js` showcasing all features
- **Platform detection** - Automatic macOS, Linux, and Windows detection

### 🔧 Changed
- **Submodule management** - Improved Link submodule handling and version control
- **Build system** - Enhanced build process with Link 3.1.3 compatibility
- **Documentation** - Complete README rewrite with new features and examples

### 📚 Documentation
- **NEW_FEATURES.md** - Comprehensive feature documentation
- **Enhanced README** - Human-friendly feature descriptions and examples
- **Real-world examples** - Practical use cases and code samples
- **API reference** - Complete method documentation with examples

### ✅ Compatibility
- **100% backward compatible** - No breaking changes to existing API
- **Additive features** - All new methods are optional additions
- **Existing code unchanged** - All current implementations continue to work

## [0.1.3] - 2019-08-XX

### 🚀 Added
- **Node.js 6.0.0+ support** - Extended Node.js version compatibility
- **TypeScript definitions** - Basic type definitions (`index.d.ts`)
- **Enhanced error handling** - Better error reporting and debugging

### 🔧 Changed
- **Dependency updates** - Updated `node-addon-api` to v2.0.0
- **Build improvements** - Enhanced build process and error handling

### 📚 Documentation
- **API documentation** - Complete method and property documentation
- **Usage examples** - Basic usage examples and patterns

## [0.1.2] - 2019-XX-XX

### 🚀 Added
- **Play state synchronization** - `isPlayStateSync` property and methods
- **Enhanced event handling** - Improved callback management
- **Better peer management** - Enhanced peer count handling

### 🔧 Changed
- **Performance improvements** - Optimized update loops and timing
- **Memory management** - Better resource handling and cleanup

## [0.1.1] - 2019-XX-XX

### 🚀 Added
- **Quantum support** - Beat quantization and phase management
- **Enhanced timing** - Improved beat and phase calculations
- **Better synchronization** - Enhanced Link session synchronization

### 🔧 Changed
- **Core timing engine** - Improved beat timeline management
- **Session state handling** - Better Link session state management

## [0.1.0] - 2019-XX-XX

### 🚀 Added
- **Initial release** - First public release of node-abletonlink
- **Core Link functionality** - Basic tempo, beat, and phase synchronization
- **Event system** - Callback-based event handling
- **Transport control** - Play/stop and beat force functionality
- **Peer management** - Link session peer detection and management

### 🔧 Changed
- **Native module** - C++ implementation using node-addon-api
- **Cross-platform support** - macOS, Linux, and Windows compatibility

### 📚 Documentation
- **Basic README** - Installation and usage instructions
- **API overview** - Method and property documentation

## [0.0.8] - 2019-XX-XX

### 🚀 Added
- **Property-based API** - `numPeers` property for peer count
- **Enhanced event handling** - Improved callback management

### 🔧 Changed
- **Deprecated methods** - `getNumPeers()` deprecated in favor of `numPeers` property
- **API consistency** - Improved property and method consistency

## [0.0.7] - 2019-XX-XX

### 🚀 Added
- **Basic event system** - `on` and `off` methods for event handling
- **Tempo callbacks** - Callback support for tempo changes
- **Peer callbacks** - Callback support for peer count changes
- **Play state callbacks** - Callback support for transport changes

## [0.0.6] - 2019-XX-XX

### 🚀 Added
- **Update timer** - `startUpdate` and `stopUpdate` methods
- **Automatic updates** - Timer-based automatic state updates
- **Callback support** - Optional callbacks for update events

## [0.0.5] - 2019-XX-XX

### 🚀 Added
- **Transport control** - `play()` and `stop()` methods
- **Beat force** - `setBeatForce()` for immediate beat changes
- **Enhanced synchronization** - Improved Link session synchronization

## [0.0.4] - 2019-XX-XX

### 🚀 Added
- **Basic Link functionality** - Tempo, beat, and phase synchronization
- **Peer detection** - Link session peer management
- **Enable/disable** - Link session enable/disable functionality

## [0.0.3] - 2019-XX-XX

### 🚀 Added
- **Initial C++ implementation** - Basic native module structure
- **Link library integration** - Initial Ableton Link library integration
- **Basic Node.js bindings** - Fundamental Node.js API structure

## [0.0.2] - 2019-XX-XX

### 🚀 Added
- **Project structure** - Initial project setup and configuration
- **Build system** - Basic node-gyp configuration
- **Dependencies** - Initial dependency management

## [0.0.1] - 2019-XX-XX

### 🚀 Added
- **Project initialization** - Initial repository setup
- **Basic documentation** - Initial README and project description
- **License** - MIT license addition

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## Version Compatibility

| Node.js Version | Module Version | Status | Notes |
|----------------|----------------|---------|-------|
| 6.0.0+ | 0.1.4+ | ✅ Full | All features supported |
| 6.0.0+ | 0.1.3 | ✅ Full | Basic features only |
| 6.0.0+ | 0.1.2 | ✅ Full | Basic features only |
| 6.0.0+ | 0.1.1 | ✅ Full | Basic features only |
| 6.0.0+ | 0.1.0 | ✅ Full | Basic features only |
| < 6.0.0 | Any | ❌ None | Not supported |

## Platform Support

| Platform | Version | Status | Notes |
|----------|---------|---------|-------|
| macOS | 10.14+ | ✅ Full | All features supported |
| Linux | Various | ✅ Full | All features supported |
| Windows | 10+ | ✅ Full | All features supported |

## Breaking Changes

**None** - All versions maintain 100% backward compatibility. New features are additive and optional.

## Migration Guide

### From v0.1.3 to v0.1.4
- **No changes required** - All existing code continues to work
- **Optional enhancements** - Use new features as needed
- **Performance benefits** - Automatic Link 3.1.3 optimizations

### From v0.1.2 to v0.1.3
- **No changes required** - All existing code continues to work
- **TypeScript support** - Optional type definitions available

### From v0.0.8 to v0.1.0
- **Deprecation notice** - `getNumPeers()` deprecated, use `numPeers` property
- **No breaking changes** - All functionality preserved

## Contributing

See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for details on how to contribute to this project.

## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
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