Updated the loading screen to include animated gold lines, a loader, and a spark effect. Adjusted splash visibility to ensure a minimum display time of 3 seconds and improved transitions for smoother visuals. Enhanced style and structure for better user experience during app initialization.
The preload class was replaced by a more user-friendly splash screen design. This change ensures a smoother transition while loading assets and eliminates black background flashes. The splash overlay is automatically hidden and removed after the app is ready, providing a seamless loading experience.
Moved theme application logic to occur immediately on app initialization to prevent UI flash. Added a check to wait for all fonts to load before making the app visible and adjusted Service Worker behavior to require manual updates instead of auto-reloading.
Added a fallback background and a preload lock for smoother loading transitions. Improved theme application by applying it prior to React rendering and removed theme flash. Adjusted Service Worker registration for better performance and reliability."
Implemented logic to store and retrieve theme preferences using localStorage for both logged-in users and guests. This ensures the selected theme is applied immediately on load, preventing theme flash issues. Adjusted initialization to apply the correct theme at app startup.
Added functionality to immediately activate new Service Worker versions and reload the page upon updates. Enhanced caching configuration in Vite to clean outdated caches and ensure clients use the latest version.
Integrated the vite-plugin-pwa to enable Progressive Web App functionality. Added service worker registration, manifest configuration, and necessary assets like icons and favicon. This enhances offline capabilities and user experience.
