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Complete history of ProjectClone releases including new features, improvements, bug fixes, and breaking changes.

6 min read Updated: January 2025 All Releases

Release Timeline

Version 2.0.0

CURRENT

Release Date: January 15, 2025

Major Release: Complete platform modernization and feature expansion

Major Release Highlights

Version 2.0.0 represents a complete modernization of ProjectClone with enhanced performance, new enterprise features, and improved user experience. View detailed release notes →

🚀 New Features

  • Enhanced Admin Dashboard: Comprehensive configuration panel with user management and audit capabilities
  • Advanced Scheme Management: Selective scheme cloning with intelligent conflict resolution
  • Bulk Operations: Clone multiple projects with template-based workflows
  • Real-time Progress Tracking: Live progress updates with detailed status information
  • Component-Level Customization: Select specific components and versions to clone
  • Template Library: Save and reuse project configurations as templates
  • Enhanced Audit Logging: Comprehensive operation tracking and compliance reporting

🔧 Improvements

  • Performance: 60% faster cloning operations through optimized API calls
  • User Interface: Completely redesigned interface with improved usability
  • Error Handling: Better error messages with actionable resolution steps
  • Permission Management: Granular access controls with group-based permissions
  • Documentation: Comprehensive documentation with interactive guides

🐛 Bug Fixes

  • Fixed issue where complex workflow schemes occasionally failed to clone completely
  • Resolved component lead assignment errors when users had special characters in names
  • Fixed permission validation errors for projects with custom project roles
  • Corrected timezone handling in audit logs and operation timestamps
  • Fixed memory optimization issues with very large project configurations

⚠️ Breaking Changes

Important Migration Information

Version 2.0.0 includes breaking changes that may require administrator action. Please review the upgrade notes below before updating.

Version 1.5.2

Release Date: November 8, 2024

Patch Release: Bug fixes and security updates

🐛 Bug Fixes

  • Fixed issue with cloning projects containing inactive users in roles
  • Resolved timeout errors when cloning projects with 50+ components
  • Fixed permission scheme cloning for projects with complex security configurations
  • Corrected issue where some custom field configurations weren't properly preserved

🔒 Security Updates

  • Enhanced input validation for project keys and names
  • Improved error handling to prevent information disclosure
  • Updated dependencies to latest security-patched versions

Version 1.5.0

Release Date: September 22, 2024

Feature Release: Enhanced cloning capabilities and user experience improvements

🚀 New Features

  • Component Selection: Choose specific components to include in cloned projects
  • Version Management: Copy project versions with release dates and descriptions
  • Progress Indicators: Visual progress bars during cloning operations
  • Operation History: View history of previous cloning operations
  • Improved Validation: Pre-flight checks to prevent common cloning issues

🔧 Improvements

  • Reduced cloning time by 35% through optimized API batching
  • Enhanced user interface with better visual feedback
  • Improved error messages with more specific guidance
  • Better handling of large projects with many components

🐛 Bug Fixes

  • Fixed issue where notification schemes weren't always properly cloned
  • Resolved problem with special characters in project names
  • Fixed component lead assignments for deactivated users
  • Corrected permission inheritance issues in cloned projects

Version 1.0.0

Release Date: March 15, 2024

Initial Release: First stable version of ProjectClone

Initial Release Features

The first stable release of ProjectClone introduced core project cloning capabilities built on the Atlassian Forge platform.

🚀 Core Features

  • Project Cloning: Complete project structure replication
  • Scheme Management: Copy or reuse workflow, permission, and notification schemes
  • Component Handling: Preserve project components with lead assignments
  • Role Management: Copy project roles and user assignments
  • Security Integration: Built on secure Forge platform
  • Permission Controls: Admin-controlled access to cloning functionality

🔧 Technical Foundation

  • Built on Atlassian Forge platform for security and reliability
  • Node.js 20.x runtime environment
  • React-based user interface components
  • Comprehensive error handling and logging
  • RESTful API integration with Jira Cloud

Upgrade Notes & Migration Guide

Important information for upgrading between ProjectClone versions:

Upgrading to Version 2.0.0

1

Pre-Upgrade Checklist

  • Review current ProjectClone permissions and document user access
  • Export any important operation logs for archival
  • Verify all in-progress cloning operations are complete
  • Ensure you have Jira Administrator permissions for the upgrade
2

Automatic Migration

Version 2.0.0 includes automatic migration of settings:

  • User permissions are automatically migrated to the new system
  • Operation history is preserved and enhanced with new metadata
  • Configuration settings are updated to new format
  • No data loss occurs during the upgrade process
3

Post-Upgrade Actions

  • Review and configure new admin dashboard settings
  • Update user training materials for new interface
  • Test cloning operations with non-critical projects
  • Configure enhanced audit logging if needed

Compatibility Information

Version Compatibility 
Jira Cloud Compatibility:
├── Version 2.0.0: All current Jira Cloud instances
├── Version 1.5.x: Jira Cloud (2023-2024)
└── Version 1.0.x: Jira Cloud (2024)

Forge Runtime Support:
├── Version 2.0.0: Node.js 20.x (latest)
├── Version 1.5.x: Node.js 18.x  
└── Version 1.0.x: Node.js 18.x
Deprecation Notice

Support for ProjectClone versions prior to 1.5.0 will be discontinued on June 30, 2025. Please upgrade to version 2.0.0 to receive continued support and security updates.

Rollback Procedures

Version Rollback

If you encounter issues after upgrading to version 2.0.0, contact our support team immediately. While automatic rollback isn't available, we can assist with migration issues and provide manual rollback procedures if necessary.