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Wave 1 Beta Release

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# Wave 1 Beta Release

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## Key Features and Enhancements

### 1. Core Functionality
- Developed and optimized JavaScript functions for binary, hexadecimal, and logic gate simulations, ensuring high performance and compatibility across GCSE and A-Level specifications.
- Introduced dynamic behavior to adapt pages (e.g., GCSE vs A-Level) based on URL or heading context.
- Streamlined reset, toggle, and update functionalities for user inputs and sliders across various simulation pages.

### 2. Hexadecimal Simulator
- Enabled two configurations:
  - 8-bit binary with 2-digit hexadecimal (GCSE).
  - 16-bit binary with 4-digit hexadecimal (A-Level).
- Ensured user input validation for denary and hexadecimal values with robust error handling and feedback.

### 3. Hex Colors Module
- Added dynamic color preview updates for RGB sliders, denary, binary, and hexadecimal values.
- Included an "invert color" feature with corresponding visual updates.

### 4. Logic Gates Module
- Implemented NOT, AND, and OR gates with toggle buttons and live output updates.
- Enhanced reset functionality to initialize states correctly for each gate type.

### 5. Error Handling
- Resolved bugs related to undefined slider properties and invalid binary/hexadecimal inputs.
- Implemented fallback defaults for invalid or canceled inputs.

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## Visual Enhancements

### 1. Custom Illustrations
- Created custom images for the following sections:
  - **About CS:Box**: A simplistic and educational-themed design.
  - **The Evolution from Bit:Box**: A visual transition from Bit:Box to CS:Box.
  - **Educational Impact**: Vibrant and engaging designs showcasing classroom learning.
- Refined visual hierarchy across all pages for better user experience.

### 2. Navigation Revamp
- Redesigned Bootstrap-based dropdown menus for better usability and accessibility.
- Improved menu hierarchy to align with the UK Computing Curriculum elements.

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## Documentation

### 1. CS:Box Overview
- Added content explaining the project's evolution from Bit:Box and its educational significance.
- Highlighted key features and their relevance to the UK Computing Curriculum.

### 2. GitHub Repository
- Structured repository with concise descriptions of modules, features, and usage instructions.

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## Bug Fixes and Optimizations
- Addressed issues with sliders not functioning correctly after reset on hexadecimal pages.
- Fixed error with NOT gate toggling state incorrectly upon reset.
- Streamlined JavaScript logic across all simulations to reduce redundancy and improve maintainability.

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## Future Scope
- Prepare for **Wave 2 Release** with additional simulations (e.g., XOR gates, floating-point representations).
- Enhance accessibility features for a more inclusive user experience.
- Explore collaborative features for classroom settings.

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*Wave 1 Beta Release is the foundation of CS:Box, setting the stage for engaging, curriculum-aligned computing education tools.*
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