Changelog

1.2.11 - 2026-02-13

• Fixed scheduled task \local_ascend_rewards\task\rebuild_badge_cache to be DB-agnostic.


• Removed PostgreSQL/MariaDB cron failures caused by ORDER BY RAND() and invalid random SQL handling.


• Added resilient fallback ordering and per-entry exception isolation during cache verification.


• Added Moodle GPL header/license blocks to plugin JS source files for compliance feedback.


• Revalidated plugin with Moodle codechecker and successful scheduled task execution.

1.2.10 - 2026-02-12

• Moodle codechecker compliance fixes validated in host and container.


• Repaired corrupted AMD JS source patterns that caused Grunt/JS parser failures.


• Rebuilt AMD build artifacts from corrected sources.


• Added unlock journey messaging continuity:
  
  
  
  • Pet unlock success now prompts villain reveal.
  
  
  • Villain unlock success now prompts storybook reveal.
  
  
  
  


• Set this release as the current Moodle evaluation baseline.

1.2.10 - 2026-02-12

Fixed

• Moodle codechecker compliance fixes.


• Repaired AMD JS source corruption causing build/parser issues.

Changed

• Rebuilt AMD build assets.


• Unlock journey modal messaging now continues:
  
  
  
  • Pet unlock -> "The Villain is Revealed!"
  
  
  • Villain unlock -> "Your Story Book is Unlocked!"
  
  
  
  

Metadata

• Release baseline for evaluation: v1.2.10 (2026021201).

Changelog

All notable changes to the Ascend Rewards plugin will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog,
and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

[1.2.9] - 2026-02-12

Fixed

• Rewards instructions link now opens instructions.php instead of removed legacy html/index.html


• Unlock journey modal copy finalized for hero -> pet -> villain -> storybook progression

Changed

• Release metadata updated for Moodle/GitHub submission ($plugin->release = 1.2.9)

[1.2.8] - 2026-02-10

Fixed

• Rebuild badge cache task: PostgreSQL-compatible query ordering


• Rebuild badge cache task: use recordset to avoid duplicate-key debug warnings


• Admin dashboard rendering and navigation regressions


• Repeatable badge awards allowed for selected badge types


• Badge notification modal wiring and AMD usage

Changed

• Migrated legacy HTML to Mustache templates / Output API


• Migrated legacy JS to AMD modules


• Added required GPL headers to all templates


• Standardized user-facing strings to get_string()

[1.2.3] - 2026-02-02

Fixed

• CRITICAL: Container width issue - plugin now uses standard Moodle .container class for responsive layout


• Removed custom width overrides that caused layout conflicts with theme


• Fixed position of congratulations banner video in card layout


• Verified CSRF protection on all POST requests

Added

• Comprehensive Moodle submission checklist (MOODLE_SUBMISSION_CHECKLIST.md)


• Compliance fixes documentation (COMPLIANCE_FIXES.md)


• Submission readiness guide (SUBMISSION_READY.md)


• Copyright and license metadata to version.php

Changed

• Updated version format to YYYYMMDDNN standard


• Documented unused legacy language strings (backwards compatible)


• Enhanced security validation documentation

Security

• Verified all input validation with optional_param() / required_param()


• Confirmed require_sesskey() on all POST handlers


• Validated XSS prevention on all user-facing output


• Confirmed SQL injection prevention with prepared statements

[1.2.2] - 2026-01-30

Fixed

• Code standards compliance issues


• Missing docblock documentation


• Trailing whitespace removal

Changed

• Improved badge notification modal animations


• Enhanced mystery box visual presentation

[1.2.1] - 2025-12-10

Changed

• Streamlined plugin to DEMO version with 7 active badges


• Reduced avatars to 2 complete sets (Elf/Lynx/Dryad and Imp/Hamster/Mole)


• Removed inactive badge awarding logic (On a Roll, Level Up, Early Bird, Deadline Burner, Sharp Shooter, Activity Ace, Mission Complete, High Flyer, Learning Legend)


• Optimized pet catalog to 2 active pets (Lynx, Hamster)


• Optimized villain catalog to 2 active villains (Dryad, Mole)


• Prepared plugin for Moodle plugins directory submission

Added

• README.md with comprehensive documentation


• CHANGES.md changelog file


• Proper GPL license headers on all files


• Enhanced privacy API implementation


• thirdpartylibs.xml for vendor dependencies

Fixed

• Code standards compliance with Moodle coding style


• PHPDoc blocks on all classes and methods


• Proper namespace declarations


• Database schema documentation

[1.2.0] - 2025-12-01

Added

• Weekly gameboard tracking system


• Badge cache warming for improved performance


• Performance caching layer for badge checks


• Hook callbacks for output customization


• Task for rebuilding badge activity cache

Changed

• Improved badge awarding logic efficiency


• Enhanced database indexing for better performance


• Updated privacy provider for GDPR compliance

[1.1.0] - 2025-11-15

Added

• Mystery box reward system


• Villain unlock functionality


• Pet adoption system


• Avatar selection and unlocking


• Store interface for purchasing rewards

Changed

• Refactored coin and XP awarding logic


• Improved leaderboard calculations


• Enhanced navigation integration

[1.0.0] - 2025-11-01

Added

• Initial release


• Seven core badge types (Getting Started, Halfway Hero, Master Navigator, Feedback Follower, Steady Improver, Tenacious Tiger, Glory Guide)


• Coin and XP economy system


• Basic leaderboard functionality


• Admin dashboard and badge management


• Privacy API implementation


• Moodle 4.0+ compatibility

Changelog

All notable changes to the Ascend Rewards plugin will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog,
and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

[1.2.3] - 2026-02-02

Fixed

• CRITICAL: Container width issue - plugin now uses standard Moodle .container class for responsive layout


• Removed custom width overrides that caused layout conflicts with theme


• Fixed position of congratulations banner video in card layout


• Verified CSRF protection on all POST requests

Added

• Comprehensive Moodle submission checklist (MOODLE_SUBMISSION_CHECKLIST.md)


• Compliance fixes documentation (COMPLIANCE_FIXES.md)


• Submission readiness guide (SUBMISSION_READY.md)


• Copyright and license metadata to version.php

Changed

• Updated version format to YYYYMMDDNN standard


• Documented unused legacy language strings (backwards compatible)


• Enhanced security validation documentation

Security

• Verified all input validation with optional_param() / required_param()


• Confirmed require_sesskey() on all POST handlers


• Validated XSS prevention on all user-facing output


• Confirmed SQL injection prevention with prepared statements

[1.2.2] - 2026-01-30

Fixed

• Code standards compliance issues


• Missing docblock documentation


• Trailing whitespace removal

Changed

• Improved badge notification modal animations


• Enhanced mystery box visual presentation

[1.2.1] - 2025-12-10

Changed

• Streamlined plugin to DEMO version with 7 active badges


• Reduced avatars to 2 complete sets (Elf/Lynx/Dryad and Imp/Hamster/Mole)


• Removed inactive badge awarding logic (On a Roll, Level Up, Early Bird, Deadline Burner, Sharp Shooter, Activity Ace, Mission Complete, High Flyer, Learning Legend)


• Optimized pet catalog to 2 active pets (Lynx, Hamster)


• Optimized villain catalog to 2 active villains (Dryad, Mole)


• Prepared plugin for Moodle plugins directory submission

Added

• README.md with comprehensive documentation


• CHANGES.md changelog file


• Proper GPL license headers on all files


• Enhanced privacy API implementation


• thirdpartylibs.xml for vendor dependencies

Fixed

• Code standards compliance with Moodle coding style


• PHPDoc blocks on all classes and methods


• Proper namespace declarations


• Database schema documentation

[1.2.0] - 2025-12-01

Added

• Weekly gameboard tracking system


• Badge cache warming for improved performance


• Performance caching layer for badge checks


• Hook callbacks for output customization


• Task for rebuilding badge activity cache

Changed

• Improved badge awarding logic efficiency


• Enhanced database indexing for better performance


• Updated privacy provider for GDPR compliance

[1.1.0] - 2025-11-15

Added

• Mystery box reward system


• Villain unlock functionality


• Pet adoption system


• Avatar selection and unlocking


• Store interface for purchasing rewards

Changed

• Refactored coin and XP awarding logic


• Improved leaderboard calculations


• Enhanced navigation integration

[1.0.0] - 2025-11-01

Added

• Initial release


• Seven core badge types (Getting Started, Halfway Hero, Master Navigator, Feedback Follower, Steady Improver, Tenacious Tiger, Glory Guide)


• Coin and XP economy system


• Basic leaderboard functionality


• Admin dashboard and badge management


• Privacy API implementation


• Moodle 4.0+ compatibility