Here's what has changed recently.

Revamped C++ backend with lots of memory optimization.

Widgets now use `class` based approach rather than macros like `TEMPERATURE_CARD`. Example: `dash::TemperatureCard`, `dash::HumidityCard` etc.

Every widget has it's own class and methods. Everything is documented inside each widget's documentation page.

AsyncWebServer instance is now passed as reference rather than a pointer inside constructor of ESP-DASH. Example: `ESPDash dashboard(server);`

ESP-DASH dashboard instance is now passed as reference rather than a pointer to widgets. Example: `dash::TemperatureCard temp1(dashboard, "Temperature");`

Status card is now called "Feedback" card in v5. The functionality remains the same but the name better describes its purpose.

Button card is now called "Toggle Button" card in v5. Version 5 introduces lots of more buttons so it was necessary to distinguish it.

Text Input card is now called "Input" card in v5. Version 5 input card now supports a lot of data type, you can now make it accept either `string`, `int` or `float`.

Statistics now have a `StatisticProvider` class through which you can provide real-time values. The StatisticsProvider will execute your callback function to get the latest value and display it on the dashboard!

All new UI design language according to Y25' trends. It now feels more professional and just like a proper full blown dashboard.

UI is now based on latest Svelte 5 framework which in return makes it more robust with improved performance.

Dashboard now has a collapsable sidebar which provides with more screen space when required.

ESP-DASH v5 now comes with light and dark modes! There's a toggle switch provided inside the dashboard as well for user to set their preference.

Added all-new `Separator` card (even in the lite/oss version) which allows you to segment the dashboard into multiple intuitive regions!

Added all-new `Indicator Button` card - a special push button which has an indicator at the centre of the button which can be controlled independently via your firmware!

Added all-new `Action Button` card - a special button where you need get confirmation from the user. Use it for getting user consent before doing any deadly actions like rebooting or erasing.

Added all-new `Range Slider` card - a slider which has dual thumbs to select an range. Very useful for a lot of scenarios!

Added all-new `File Upload` card - a long awaited feature where users can upload a file to external or internal URLs of your application.

Added all-new `Doughnut` chart. Just like a pie chart but with a big hole in the centre.

Chart animations are now fixed with v5! Now instead of refreshing whole chart, values within chart gracefully transition/animate to the new position.

Password card now does not store the input once entered by the user. Now when a user submits value in password card, UI will clear the input upon receiving confirmation from backend and show your set placeholder in firmware. This was a security concern in previous version was has been fully resolved.

Deprecated ESP8266 support. This platform is now unmaintainable as nobody is supporting its core development.

Switched to newer ESP32Async/ESPAsyncWebServer dependency. More info on: https://docs.espdash.pro/getting-started/installation#dependencies

Switched to RPAsyncTCP dependency for RP2040 and RP2350 microcontrollers

Added full compatibility for arduino-pico SDK (RP2040 and RP2350 microcontrollers)

Updated ArduinoJson dependency to ^v7.3.0

Updated dependencies

Fixed compilation error happening due to a return statement within a void function

Pricing Update: ESP-DASH Pro now comes in 2 tiers - Essential and Advantage. Existing customers who purchased ESP-DASH Pro before 20th November 2024 have been upgraded to Advantage bundle (excluding dedicated technical support).

License Update: Updated license to Softt Commercial License 1.2 (SCL-1.2). Minor improvements in legal wording related to the use of library. Specifically, under sub-sections "grant of license" and "restrictions".

Fixed dropdown misbehaving when using Firefox browser

Fixed color picker layout

Performance improvement for charts

Implemented refreshChart method

Updated dependencies

ESP32 arduino core v3.0.3 compatibility

Minor memory optimizations

Switched to latest dependencies in library.json

Important: Dependencies has been changed from this release. Please check installation docs at: https://docs.espdash.pro/installation/

Added Color Picker Card

Added setDisplay function for cards, charts, tabs and stats. You can now toggle visibility without having to delete any widget completely.

Added onBeforeUpdate function

Fixed joystick direction callback not firing for 'idle' position

Minor fixes in benchmark example

License has been updated to SCL-1.1

Fixed charts not being rendered, this bug was introduced with v4.4.0 release

Added support for ArduinoJSON 7 ( and backwards compatiblewith ArduinoJSON 6 )

Navbar now auto closes upon switching tabs

Changed card and stat names to const char* to improve memory usage

Implemented websocket batching to support huge dashboards

Added link card

Added password card

Added step parameter to slider card

Added time sync card

Removed refreshStatistics function

Removed automatic update layout calls when adding / removing cards - The application should now call refreshLayout when it has finished with adding/removing cards

Added DASH_MAX_WS_CLIENTS which allows to configure the max WS clients

Improved UI styling ( looks more professional )

Removed sidebar collapse function

Replaced mini & large logos with a single logo now

Improved navigation bar for smartphone screens

Added brotli compression which can be switch to easily within dash_webpage.h. ( More than 40% extra size reduction over gzip; supports modern browsers only )

Added push button card

Added week selector card

Added setChartAnimations function to enable/disable chart animations.

Added custom URI support

Improved setAuthentication function

Fixed & improved statistics logic ( Now statistics update properly )

Improved statistics set function. ( Now you can update value only by passing a single parameter to set function )

License has been changed to SCL-1.0 ( SOFTT Commercial License 1.0 )

Fixed an issue where a card wouldn't update if only symbol was changed. (It affected any card which used the second parameter of update fn - this includes Status Card etc. )

Added dropdown card

Added image card

Fixed button colors

Fixed joystick not working on touchscreens

Fixed logo not showing on mobile navbar

Switched to all new UI with sidebar

Added tabs support

Added responsive widget sizing

Added custom logo support

Added custom title support

Added statistics features