v1.1.0

🚀 Create Aether CMS v1.1.0 - Major Enhancement Release

🎯 Version Targeting & Seamless Updates

This major release transforms create-aether-cms into a powerful, production-ready project generator with advanced version management and automated update capabilities.

✨ New Features

🎯 Version-Specific Installation

Install any version, tag, or commit with precision:

npx create-aether-cms my-blog --version v1.0.0
npx create-aether-cms my-blog --tag stable  
npx create-aether-cms my-blog --hash abc1234

🔄 Seamless Update System

• Conflict-free updates using intelligent git merge strategies
• CLI update commands built into every project
• Automatic backup creation before updates
• Customization preservation during updates

🛠️ Enhanced Developer Experience

• Modular architecture with clean separation of concerns
• Comprehensive error handling with automatic recovery
• Cross-platform compatibility (Windows/macOS/Linux)
• Rich installation metadata for better update management

🏗️ Architecture Improvements

Modular Codebase

• create-aether-cms.js - Clean main entry point
• helpers.js - Core installation logic
• update-scripts.js - Update system templates

Intelligent Conflict Resolution

• Automatic .gitattributes configuration
• Smart package.json merging
• User settings preservation
• Environment variable protection

🔧 Update Commands

Every project now includes:

npm run check-updates    # Check for new versions
npm run update-aether    # Apply updates safely

📊 Installation Metadata

Projects now track detailed installation information:

• Original version installed
• Installation timestamp
• Update preferences
• Git state information

🛡️ What's Protected

The update system automatically preserves:

• ✅ Your project name and version
• ✅ Environment variables (.env)
• ✅ Content and uploads
• ✅ Custom settings
• ✅ Git configuration

🔄 Migration Guide

From v1.0.x:

• Existing projects continue to work unchanged
• New projects get enhanced update capabilities
• No breaking changes to core functionality

🎉 Getting Started

# Create a new project with latest features
npx create-aether-cms@latest my-awesome-site

# Or install a specific version
npx create-aether-cms@latest my-blog --version v1.0.0

📚 Documentation

• Updated README with comprehensive guides
• CLI reference documentation
• Troubleshooting and recovery procedures
• Version management best practices

🙏 Thanks

This release represents a significant step forward in making Aether CMS more accessible and maintainable for developers of all skill levels.

Full Changelog: v1.0.0...v1.1.0

v1.0.0

Initial release