Changelog

Changelog

All notable changes to SaaSavant will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog (opens in a new tab), and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning (opens in a new tab).

[2.2.1] - 2025-01-18

🧹 Bug Fixes & Code Cleanup

This patch release fixes React 19 compatibility issues and removes duplicate files from the TypeScript migration.

Fixed

React 19 Compatibility

  • Fixed: SVG imports causing "Element type is invalid" errors
    • Replaced all SVG file imports with Lucide React icons
    • ArrowRight, Menu, Check icons now use Lucide React
    • Affected files: Header.tsx, Hero.jsx, CallToAction.tsx, PriceCard.jsx
  • Fixed: Deprecated legacyBehavior prop in Link components
    • Updated Hero.jsx to use modern Next.js 15 Link syntax
    • Removed nested <a> tags from Link components
  • Fixed: Framer Motion compatibility with React 19
    • Updated transition configuration
    • Removed invalid type: 'easeInOut' property
    • Changed motion.nav to motion.div in Header component

Code Cleanup

  • Removed: Duplicate JavaScript files from TypeScript migration
    • firebase.js (kept firebase.ts)
    • src/context/AuthProvider.jsx (kept .tsx)
    • src/components/user/AccountPage.jsx (kept .tsx)
    • src/components/user/SignIn.jsx (kept .tsx)
    • src/components/user/SignUp.jsx (kept .tsx)
    • src/components/user/SubscriptionSection.jsx (kept .tsx)
  • Result: Cleaner codebase with only TypeScript versions of core components

Security

  • Fixed: Environment variable exposure
    • Removed NEXT_PUBLIC_ prefix from old SendGrid keys
    • Ensured all sensitive API keys are server-only
    • Verified Firebase public keys are correctly exposed (by design)

Added

  • Added: Missing axios dependency for Newsletter component

Changed

  • Updated: package.json - Added axios dependency
  • Updated: Framer Motion to latest version for React 19 compatibility

Verified

  • ✅ All 148 tests passing
  • ✅ Production build successful
  • ✅ No TypeScript errors
  • ✅ No duplicate files
  • ✅ All environment variables properly configured

[2.2.0] - 2025-01-18

📧 Email Service Migration - SendGrid → MailerSend

Migrated from SendGrid to MailerSend due to SendGrid removing their free tier. MailerSend offers 12,000 free emails per month.

Changed

Email Service Provider

  • Removed: @sendgrid/mail package
  • Added: mailersend package
  • Migrated: All email functionality to MailerSend API
    • src/app/api/sendWelcomeEmail/route.ts - Now uses MailerSend
    • src/app/api/sendNewsletter/route.ts - Now uses MailerSend

Environment Variables

  • Removed:
    • NEXT_PUBLIC_SENDGRID_API_KEY
    • NEXT_PUBLIC_SENDGRID_FROM_EMAIL
  • Added:
    • MAILERSEND_API_KEY - MailerSend API token
    • MAILERSEND_FROM_EMAIL - Sender email address

Documentation

  • New File: MAILERSEND_SETUP.md - Complete MailerSend setup guide
    • Account creation
    • Domain verification
    • API token generation
    • Testing instructions
    • Production setup
    • Troubleshooting
  • Updated: README.md - Changed all SendGrid references to MailerSend
  • Updated: .env.example - New MailerSend environment variables

Benefits

  • ✅ 12,000 free emails/month (vs SendGrid's removed free tier)
  • ✅ No credit card required for free tier
  • ✅ Email analytics and tracking included
  • ✅ Template management
  • ✅ Better developer experience

Migration Guide

For existing users:

  1. Create a MailerSend account at https://www.mailersend.com/ (opens in a new tab)
  2. Get your API token from the dashboard
  3. Update your .env.local: 
    MAILERSEND_API_KEY=mlsn.your_token_here
MAILERSEND_FROM_EMAIL=noreply@yourdomain.com
  4. Remove old SendGrid variables
  5. Test email functionality

See MAILERSEND_SETUP.md for detailed instructions.

[2.1.0] - 2025-01-18

🚀 Major Update - Comprehensive Testing, CI/CD, Next.js 15 & React 19

This release adds a production-ready test suite with 148 tests, automated CI/CD pipeline, and upgrades to Next.js 15 with React 19 and Turbopack.

Added

Comprehensive Test Suite (148 Tests)

  • New Directory: __tests__/ - Complete test infrastructure
    • __tests__/unit/ - 125 unit tests covering all critical business logic
    • __tests__/integration/ - 23 integration tests for complete user flows
    • __tests__/e2e/ - End-to-end tests with Playwright
    • __tests__/mocks/ - Firebase and Stripe mock implementations
    • __tests__/utils/ - Test utilities and helpers

Unit Tests (125 tests)

  • Authentication Tests (27 tests)
    • __tests__/unit/auth/signIn.test.tsx - Sign in flow validation
    • __tests__/unit/auth/signUp.test.tsx - Sign up and user creation
  • Subscription Tests (54 tests)
    • __tests__/unit/subscriptions/checkout.test.ts - Stripe checkout sessions
    • __tests__/unit/subscriptions/lifecycle.test.ts - Subscription lifecycle management
  • Support System Tests (16 tests)
    • __tests__/unit/support/tickets.test.ts - Support ticket CRUD operations
  • Account Management Tests (12 tests)
    • __tests__/unit/account/deletion.test.ts - Account deletion and cleanup
  • API Route Tests (16 tests)
    • __tests__/unit/api/webhook.test.ts - Webhook event processing
    • __tests__/unit/api/create-checkout.test.ts - Checkout endpoint
    • __tests__/unit/api/create-portal.test.ts - Portal endpoint
  • Utility Tests (16 tests)
    • __tests__/unit/lib/stripe-client.test.ts - Stripe client utilities
    • __tests__/unit/lib/getPremiumStatus.test.ts - Premium status validation

Integration Tests (23 tests)

  • __tests__/integration/auth-flow.test.tsx - Complete authentication flows
  • __tests__/integration/subscription-flow.test.ts - End-to-end subscription flows

E2E Tests (Playwright)

  • __tests__/e2e/auth.spec.ts - Authentication UI testing
  • __tests__/e2e/subscription.spec.ts - Subscription purchase flows
  • __tests__/e2e/support-tickets.spec.ts - Support ticket management

Test Infrastructure

  • New File: jest.config.js - Jest configuration with Next.js integration
  • New File: jest.setup.js - Global test setup and mocks
  • New File: playwright.config.ts - Playwright E2E configuration
  • New File: .env.test.example - Test environment variables template
  • New File: __tests__/mocks/firebase.ts - Comprehensive Firebase mocks
  • New File: __tests__/mocks/stripe.ts - Complete Stripe API mocks
  • New File: __tests__/utils/test-utils.tsx - Reusable test utilities

Database Seeding Scripts

  • New File: scripts/seed.js - Production database seeding
    • Creates 5 test users (admin, premium, basic, free, canceled)
    • Seeds 8 support tickets with various statuses
    • Creates 3 announcements
    • Uses Firebase Admin SDK
  • New File: scripts/seed-dev.js - Development quick seeding
    • Creates 2 dev users
    • Seeds 3 test tickets
    • Uses Firebase Client SDK

CI/CD Pipeline

  • New File: .github/workflows/ci.yml - Automated testing pipeline
    • Lint Job: ESLint code quality checks
    • Unit Tests Job: Run all unit tests with coverage
    • Integration Tests Job: Test complete user flows
    • E2E Tests Job: Playwright browser testing
    • Build Job: Next.js production build verification
    • Type Check Job: TypeScript compilation validation
    • Security Scan Job: npm audit for vulnerabilities
    • Runs on push to main or develop branches
    • Runs on pull requests
    • Uploads test coverage and Playwright reports

Test Documentation

  • New File: TESTING.md - Comprehensive testing guide
    • Test structure and organization
    • Running tests locally
    • Writing new tests
    • Best practices
    • Troubleshooting
  • New File: TEST_SUMMARY.md - Complete test coverage overview
    • Detailed breakdown of all 148 tests
    • Coverage by feature area
    • Test file descriptions
  • New File: QUICK_START_TESTING.md - 5-minute quick start guide
  • New File: COVERAGE_REPORT.md - Test coverage analysis
  • New File: IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md - Implementation details

NPM Scripts

  • test - Run tests in watch mode
  • test:ci - Run all tests with coverage (CI mode)
  • test:unit - Run only unit tests
  • test:integration - Run only integration tests
  • test:e2e - Run Playwright E2E tests
  • test:e2e:ui - Run E2E tests with Playwright UI
  • seed - Seed production database
  • seed:dev - Quick development seeding

Changed

Framework Upgrades

  • Next.js: 14.2.4 → 15.5.6
    • Turbopack dev mode enabled by default
    • Improved build performance
    • Better caching semantics
    • React 19 support
  • React: 18.x → 19.2.0
    • New hooks: useActionState (replaces useFormState)
    • Improved form handling
    • Better hydration error messages
    • React Compiler support (experimental)
  • React DOM: 18.x → 19.2.0
  • TypeScript Types: Updated to React 19 compatible versions
    • @types/react: 18.3.3 → 19.2.2
    • @types/react-dom: 18.x → 19.2.2

Development Experience

  • Dev Server: Now uses --turbopack flag for faster builds
    • Up to 700x faster updates
    • Improved Fast Refresh
    • Better memory usage
  • Lint Command: Changed from next lint to eslint .
    • ESLint 9 support
    • More flexible configuration

Dependencies

  • Added: @playwright/test@^1.40.0 - E2E testing framework
  • Added: @testing-library/jest-dom@^6.1.5 - Custom Jest matchers
  • Added: @testing-library/react@^14.1.2 - React testing utilities
  • Added: @testing-library/user-event@^14.5.1 - User interaction simulation
  • Added: @types/jest@^29.5.11 - TypeScript types for Jest
  • Added: jest@^29.7.0 - Testing framework
  • Added: jest-environment-jsdom@^29.7.0 - DOM environment for Jest
  • Added: firebase-admin@^12.0.0 - For database seeding
  • Updated: framer-motion - Latest version for React 19 compatibility
  • Updated: eslint-config-next: 14.2.4 → 15.5.6

Configuration

  • Modified: next.config.mjs
    • Added eslint: { ignoreDuringBuilds: true } to prevent build failures
    • ESLint runs separately via npm run lint
  • Modified: package.json
    • Added type overrides for React 19 consistency
    • Updated all test-related scripts
    • Added seeding scripts
  • Modified: .gitignore
    • Added test coverage directories
    • Added Playwright report directories
    • Added Firebase service account files
    • Added IDE-specific files

Framer Motion Compatibility

  • Fixed: src/components/landing-page/Header.tsx
    • Updated transition configuration for React 19
    • Removed invalid type: 'easeInOut' property
    • Changed motion.nav to motion.div for better compatibility

Fixed

  • Fixed: ESLint configuration errors with Next.js 15
  • Fixed: Framer Motion type errors with React 19
  • Fixed: Test utilities type compatibility with React 19
  • Fixed: Firebase mock initialization in tests
  • Fixed: Next.js router mocking for App Router (next/navigation)
  • Fixed: Build failures related to async request APIs

Security

  • Automated security scanning in CI/CD pipeline
  • npm audit runs on every build
  • Test coverage ensures critical paths are validated
  • Webhook signature verification tested
  • Authentication flows comprehensively tested

Performance

  • Turbopack dev mode for faster development
  • Improved build times with Next.js 15
  • Better caching control (fetch not cached by default)
  • Optimized test execution with parallel workers

Developer Experience

  • 148 comprehensive tests covering all critical functionality
  • Automated CI/CD pipeline catches issues early
  • Database seeding for quick development setup
  • Extensive test documentation
  • Type-safe test utilities
  • Easy-to-run test commands
  • Playwright UI mode for debugging E2E tests

Testing Coverage

  • ✅ 100% of critical business logic tested
  • ✅ Authentication flows (sign up, sign in, password reset)
  • ✅ Subscription lifecycle (checkout, billing, cancellation)
  • ✅ Payment processing (success, failure, renewal)
  • ✅ Webhook handling (all Stripe events)
  • ✅ Support ticket system (CRUD operations)
  • ✅ Account deletion (complete data cleanup)
  • ✅ API routes (checkout, portal, webhooks)
  • ✅ Integration flows (complete user journeys)

Breaking Changes

⚠️ Minor Breaking Changes

  1. Next.js 15 Async APIs: Some request APIs are now async (handled by codemod)
  2. React 19: useFormState deprecated in favor of useActionState
  3. Caching Changes: fetch() and GET Route Handlers no longer cached by default
  4. ESLint: Now runs separately from build process

Migration: Run npx @next/codemod@canary upgrade latest to automatically handle most changes.

[2.0.0] - 2024-12-01

🎉 Major Release - TypeScript Migration & Direct Stripe Integration

This release represents a complete architectural overhaul of the SaaSavant boilerplate, transitioning from Firebase extensions to direct Stripe API integration with full TypeScript support.

Added

Type Definitions

  • New File: src/types/stripe.ts - Complete Stripe type definitions
    • CheckoutSessionParams - Checkout session parameters
    • PortalSessionParams - Billing portal parameters
    • SubscriptionData - Subscription data structure
    • CustomerData - Customer data structure
  • New File: src/types/user.ts - User-related types
    • UserData - User document structure
    • AuthContextType - Authentication context
    • PricingPlan - Pricing plan structure
  • New File: src/types/api.ts - API response types
    • ApiResponse - Generic API response wrapper
    • CheckoutResponse - Checkout session response
    • PortalResponse - Portal session response
    • EmailRequest & EmailResponse - Email API types

API Routes (TypeScript)

  • New File: src/app/api/stripe/webhook/route.ts - Comprehensive webhook handler
    • Handles checkout.session.completed
    • Handles customer.subscription.created/updated/deleted
    • Handles invoice.payment_succeeded/failed
    • Automatic subscription status updates
    • Real-time Firestore synchronization
  • New File: src/app/api/stripe/create-checkout/route.ts - Checkout session creation
    • Direct Stripe API integration
    • Customer lookup and creation
    • Metadata handling for user tracking
  • New File: src/app/api/stripe/create-portal/route.ts - Billing portal access
    • Customer portal session creation
    • Subscription management interface
  • New File: src/app/api/sendWelcomeEmail/route.ts - Welcome email sender
  • New File: src/app/api/sendNewsletter/route.ts - Newsletter distribution

Utility Libraries

  • New File: src/lib/stripe/client.ts - Client-side Stripe utilities
    • createCheckoutSession() - Initiate checkout flow
    • createPortalSession() - Access billing portal
  • New File: src/lib/stripe/getPremiumStatus.ts - Premium status checker
    • Real-time subscription status validation

Documentation

  • New File: MIGRATION_GUIDE.md - Comprehensive migration instructions
  • New File: REFACTORING_SUMMARY.md - Detailed refactoring overview
  • New File: SETUP.md - Quick setup guide
  • New File: .env.example - Environment variable template
  • New File: CHANGELOG.md - This file

Features

  • Direct Stripe API integration (no Firebase extension required)
  • Real-time webhook processing for subscription events
  • Automatic premium status updates
  • Customer portal for subscription management
  • Type-safe API routes and utilities
  • Comprehensive error handling and logging
  • Production-ready webhook signature verification

Changed

Core Files Converted to TypeScript

  • firebase.js → firebase.ts - Firebase configuration with lazy initialization
  • src/context/AuthProvider.jsx → src/context/AuthProvider.tsx - Auth context with types
  • src/components/user/SignUp.jsx → src/components/user/SignUp.tsx - Type-safe sign up
  • src/components/user/SignIn.jsx → src/components/user/SignIn.tsx - Type-safe sign in
  • src/components/user/AccountPage.jsx → src/components/user/AccountPage.tsx - Account management
  • src/components/user/SubscriptionSection.jsx → src/components/user/SubscriptionSection.tsx - Subscription UI

Landing Page Content

  • Updated src/components/landing-page/FeaturesSection.jsx - Real feature descriptions
    • Removed placeholder names (ZebraPay, Nimbus, QuickFox)
    • Added actual features (Stripe, Firebase, TypeScript, etc.)
  • Updated src/components/landing-page/LogoTicker.tsx - Real tech stack
    • Shows actual technologies: Next.js 14, TypeScript, Firebase, Stripe, SendGrid, TailwindCSS
  • Updated src/components/landing-page/Hero.jsx - Version 2.0 tag
  • Updated src/components/page/About.jsx - Accurate product information
    • Replaced "GrowthMaster" with "SaaSavant"
    • Updated all feature descriptions
    • Added real FAQ content
  • Updated src/components/page/FAQ.jsx - Relevant questions and answers
    • 8 comprehensive FAQ items
    • Accurate technical information

Navigation

Documentation

  • Updated README.md
    • Added link to full documentation site
    • Added "Preview Without Configuration" section
    • Clarified environment variable requirements
    • Added SaaSavant docs to Additional Resources
  • Updated SETUP.md
    • Added quick preview note
    • Added documentation link to Support section
    • Clarified when env vars are needed

Dependencies

  • Added @mantine/core@5.10.5 - Mantine UI components
  • Added @mantine/hooks@5.10.5 - Mantine hooks
  • Added @emotion/react - Emotion styling (Mantine dependency)
  • Added @emotion/cache - Emotion cache (Mantine dependency)
  • Added @emotion/server - Emotion SSR (Mantine dependency)

Configuration

  • Updated Stripe API version from 2024-11-20.acacia to 2024-06-20
  • Modified Firebase initialization to support build-time without env vars
  • Added dynamic imports in webhook route to prevent build failures

Removed

  • Removed: Firebase Stripe Extension dependency
  • Removed: Cloud Functions requirement
  • Removed: Extension-specific configuration files
  • Removed: Placeholder content and fake service names
  • Removed: Old JavaScript-only implementations

Fixed

  • Fixed: TypeScript compilation errors across the codebase
  • Fixed: PricingPlan interface mismatch in SubscriptionSection.tsx
  • Fixed: Missing Stripe type definitions
  • Fixed: Stripe API version compatibility issues
  • Fixed: Missing Mantine dependencies for Newsletter component
  • Fixed: Firebase initialization during build time
  • Fixed: Webhook route build failures
  • Fixed: ESLint warnings (non-blocking, documented)

Security

  • Implemented webhook signature verification
  • Added server-side API key management
  • Improved Firestore security rules documentation
  • Added environment variable validation
  • Implemented proper error handling and logging

Performance

  • Reduced complexity by removing Cloud Functions
  • Improved build times with lazy Firebase initialization
  • Optimized webhook processing with direct API calls
  • Better type checking at compile-time

Developer Experience

  • Full TypeScript support with comprehensive types
  • Better IDE autocomplete and IntelliSense
  • Improved error messages and debugging
  • Comprehensive documentation and guides
  • Clear migration path from v1.x

Breaking Changes

⚠️ This is a major version update with breaking changes

  1. Firebase Extension Removal: Projects using the Firebase Stripe extension must migrate to direct API integration
  2. TypeScript Migration: Core files now use TypeScript (.tsx/.ts instead of .jsx/.js)
  3. API Route Changes: New API routes replace extension-based functions
  4. Environment Variables: New required environment variables for Stripe webhook secret
  5. Database Structure: Subscription data now stored in customers/{uid}/subscriptions collection

See MIGRATION_GUIDE.md for detailed migration instructions.

[1.0.0] - 2024-09-01

Initial Release

  • Next.js 14 with App Router
  • Firebase Authentication (email/password)
  • Firestore database
  • Firebase Stripe Extension integration
  • SendGrid email integration
  • Admin dashboard
  • User management
  • Subscription handling via Firebase extension
  • Landing page with pricing
  • TailwindCSS styling
  • Responsive design

Migration Notes

From v1.x to v2.0

Required Actions:

  1. Install new dependencies: npm install
  2. Update environment variables (add STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET)
  3. Configure Stripe webhook endpoint
  4. Remove Firebase Stripe Extension
  5. Update Firestore security rules
  6. Test checkout and subscription flows

Estimated Migration Time: 2-4 hours

See MIGRATION_GUIDE.md for step-by-step instructions.

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