1.2.0

v1.2.0 Released (18 May 2024)

This update introduces several significant changes to the project. Firstly, it adds GitHub issue templates for bug reports, feature requests, and questions, aiming to streamline the process of issue creation and ensure that all necessary information is provided upfront. This enhancement is crucial for maintaining an organized and efficient workflow in addressing issues and implementing new features.

Secondly, the update removes some GitHub Actions workflows, such as setup actions and CI workflows, and introduces new ones like semantic PR checks, stale issue/PR handling, and version checks. These changes are designed to improve the automation of project maintenance tasks, ensuring that pull requests follow semantic naming conventions, and helping manage stale issues and PRs more effectively.

Another notable addition is the implementation of a flashlight feature for the React Native Scanner on both Android and iOS platforms. This feature allows users to enable or disable the flashlight while using the scanner, which can be particularly useful in low-light conditions. The update includes changes to the native code on both platforms to support this functionality, as well as modifications to the React Native bridge to expose the flashlight commands to JavaScript.

The documentation in the README.md file has been updated to include information about the new flashlight feature, providing examples of how to use it. This ensures that users are aware of the new functionality and how to integrate it into their applications.

Lastly, the update includes minor adjustments such as updating the package version and modifying the package manager version in package.json, reflecting the ongoing development and improvement of the project.

What's Changed

• Introduced flashlight control and camera release commands (ANDROID ONLY) by @pushpender-singh-ap in #19
• ci: Introduction of Issue Templates, Workflow Adjustments, and Package Manager Update by @pushpender-singh-ap in #20
• chore(deps): bump rexml from 3.2.6 to 3.2.8 in /example by @dependabot in #18
• fix: Improve ReactNativeScannerView Start Sequence by @pushpender-singh-ap in #22
• feat: Enhancements to ReactNativeScannerView with Camera Release and Flashlight Control by @pushpender-singh-ap in #24
• docs: Expanded Flashlight Feature Support and Added Native Commands in Documentation by @pushpender-singh-ap in #25

Full Changelog: 1.1.0...1.2.0