obsidian-livesync/updates.md

### 0.23.0
Incredibly new features!

Now, we can use object storage (MinIO, S3, R2 or anything you like) for synchronising! Moreover, despite that, we can use all the features as if we were using CouchDB.
Note: As this is a pretty experimental feature, hence we have some limitations.
- This is built on the append-only architecture. It will not shrink used storage if we do not perform a rebuild.
- A bit fragile. However, our version x.yy.0 is always so.
- When the first synchronisation, the entire history to date is transferred. For this reason, it is preferable to do this under the WiFi network.
- Do not worry, from the second synchronisation, we always transfer only differences.

I hope this feature empowers users to maintain independence and self-host their data, offering an alternative for those who prefer to manage their own storage solutions and avoid being stuck on the right side of a sudden change in business model.

Of course, I use Self-hosted MinIO for testing and recommend this. It is for the same reason as using CouchDB. -- open, controllable, auditable and indeed already audited by numerous eyes.

Let me write one more acknowledgement.

I have a lot of respect for that plugin, even though it is sometimes treated as if it is a competitor, remotely-save. I think it is a great architecture that embodies a different approach to my approach of recreating history. This time, with all due respect, I have used some of its code as a reference.
Hooray for open source, and generous licences, and the sharing of knowledge by experts.

#### Version history
- 0.23.21:
  - New Features:
    - Case-insensitive file handling
      - Files can now be handled case-insensitively.
      - This behaviour can be modified in the settings under `Handle files as Case-Sensitive` (Default: Prompt, Enabled for previous behaviour).
    - Improved chunk revision fixing
        - Revisions for chunks can now be fixed for faster chunk creation.
        - This can be adjusted in the settings under `Compute revisions for chunks` (Default: Prompt, Enabled for previous behaviour).
    - Bulk chunk transfer
      - Chunks can now be transferred in bulk during uploads.
      - This feature is enabled by default through `Send chunks in bulk`.
    - Creation of missing chunks without
      - Missing chunks can be created without storing notes, enhancing efficiency for first synchronisation or after prolonged periods without synchronisation.
  - Improvements:
    - File status scanning on the startup
      - Quite significant performance improvements.
      - No more missing scans of some files.
    - Status in editor enhancements
      - Significant performance improvements in the status display within the editor.
      - Notifications for files that will not be synchronised will now be properly communicated.
    - Encryption and Decryption
      - These processes are now performed in background threads to ensure fast and stable transfers.
    - Verify and repair all files
      - Got faster through parallel checking.
    - Migration on update
      - Migration messages and wizards have become more helpful.
  - Behavioural changes:
    - Chunk size adjustments
      - Large chunks will no longer be created for older, stable files, addressing storage consumption issues.
    - Flag file automation
      - Confirmation will be shown and we can cancel it.
  - Fixed:
    - Database File Scanning
      - All files in the database will now be enumerated correctly.
  - Miscellaneous
    - Dependency updated.
    - Now, tree shaking is left to terser, from esbuild.
- 0.23.20:
  - Fixed:
    - Customisation Sync now checks the difference while storing or applying the configuration.
      - No longer storing the same configuration multiple times.
    - Time difference in the dialogue has been fixed.
    - Remote Storage Limit Notification dialogue has been fixed, now the chosen value is saved.
  - Improved:
    - The Enlarging button on the enlarging threshold dialogue now displays the new value.
- 0.23.19:
  - Not released.
- 0.23.18:
  - New feature:
    - Per-file-saved customization sync has been shipped.
      - We can synchronise plug-igs etc., more smoothly.
      - Default: disabled. We need a small migration when enabling this. And all devices should be updated to v0.23.18. Once we enabled this, we lost compatibility with old versions.
    - Customisation sync has got beta3.
      - We can set `Flag` to each item to select the newest, automatically.
        - This configuration is per device.
  - Improved:
    - Start-up speed has been improved.
  - Fixed:
    - On the customisation sync dialogue, buttons are kept within the screen.
    - No more unnecessary entries on `data.json` for customisation sync.
    - Selections are no longer lost while updating customisation items.
  - Tidied on source codes:
    - Many typos have been fixed.
    - Some unnecessary type casting removed.
- 0.23.17:
  - Improved:
    - Overall performance has been improved by using PouchDB 9.0.0.
    - Configuration mismatch detection is refined. We can resolve mismatches more smoothly and naturally.
    More detail is on `troubleshooting.md` on the repository.
  - Fixed:
    - Customisation Sync will be disabled when a corrupted configuration is detected.
      Therefore, the Device Name can be changed even in the event of a configuration mismatch.
  - New feature:
    - We can get a notification about the storage usage of the remote database.
      - Default: We will be asked.
      - If the remote storage usage approaches the configured value, we will be asked whether we want to Rebuild or increase the limit.

Older notes is in [updates_old.md](https://github.com/vrtmrz/obsidian-livesync/blob/main/updates_old.md).