Changelog

System Status

v3.13.23-25F

What's New

Stay up to date with the latest features, improvements, and fixes to Genda.

Version 3.13.23-25F (Current)

September 12, 2025

Small enhancements and pricing updates

Updated Vega Canvas Resolution

Updated screen resolution on Vega canvas to be more accurate, providing better visual clarity and precision.

Pricing Page Enhancements

Added waitlist and new plans to the pricing page, expanding options for users and improving accessibility to the platform.

Version 3.13.22-25F

September 5, 2025

Bug Fixes, Optimizations, and preparation for the Marketplace!

Enhanced Live Canvas Collaboration

Added colour cursors and user profiles to Live Canvas with Vega, making collaborative sessions more intuitive and personalized.

Landing Page Content Updates

Multiple content and language updates to the landing page for improved clarity and user experience.

Onboarding Modal Sizing

Fixed issue causing onboarding modals to appear too big on smaller screens, ensuring proper display across all device sizes.

Landing Page Navigation

Fixed issue with routing to login and onboarding from landing page, improving user flow and accessibility.

Version 3.13.21-25F

September 4, 2025

New landing page!!!

New Landing Page

Added a new landing page to the platform, with a new design and layout. Hope you like it!

Version 3.13.20-25F

September 6, 2025

This update enhances Vega AI accuracy with specific class and file targeting, improves SmartSets accuracy calculations and answer handling, and fixes critical issues with math modals and LaTeX rendering.

Enhanced Vega AI Targeting

Added specific class, subsection and file toggle in Vega AA, enabling a much higher accuracy in following directions and teaching intent.

Improved SmartSets Answer Handling

Low and Medium difficulties on Exact Answer questions for SmartSets now ignore newlines and any non-natural character for more flexible answer matching.

SmartSets Accuracy Calculations

Updated SmartSet accuracy calculations to use correct variables, and account for correct answer after 1 or more incorrect answers.

Math Modal Display Issue

Fixed Math modal laptop issue that was affecting the display and functionality on laptop devices.

LaTeX Student Statistics

LaTeX issue with Student Statistics on Teacher side is now fixed, ensuring proper rendering of mathematical expressions.

Version 3.13.19-25F

September 2, 2025

This update introduces collaborative features for SmartSets and SmartTeach, enhanced Vega capabilities with plotting functionality, and important bug fixes for file repository and SmartSets.

Collaborative SmartSets

SmartSets now support live collaboration between students and teachers, allowing groups to work together in real-time on practice problems and assessments.

Group SmartTeach

SmartTeach sessions can now be done in groups, enabling collaborative learning experiences where multiple students can interact with Vega together.

Vega Plotting Capabilities

Added plotting functionality to Vega, enabling the AI to generate plots and graphs inline for better data visualization and mathematical explanations.

Enhanced Image Color Interpretation

Improved Vega's ability to interpret the intent behind colors in images, providing more accurate analysis and understanding of visual content.

Improved Vega Response Quality

Updated Vega to reduce excessive follow-up questions and provide more thoughtful analysis of student responses, creating a more streamlined learning experience.

File Repository Student Access

Fixed file repository issue for students that was causing retriever errors, ensuring reliable access to stored files.

SmartSets Tracking and Marking

Fixed attempts, accuracy, and marking systems for SmartSets to ensure proper progress tracking and assessment scoring.

SmartSets Question Generation

Fixed SmartSets generate new questions feature and resolved marking issues with newly generated questions.

Version 3.13.18-25F

This major release brings comprehensive video learning capabilities, end-to-end SmartText functionality, group learning features, live collaboration tools, enhanced onboarding, and numerous improvements across the platform.

Video Learning

Upload course videos, embed them in-app, and search videos using Vega AI over your course content (teacher & student). SmartVideos and SmartSlides added under Smart Resources.

SmartText End-to-End

Create SmartTexts from scratch or from existing textbooks; full publish flow. All question types supported: MC, Short/Extended Answer, Fill-in-the-Blank, Matching, Reorder, Multi-Answer. Student submissions + teacher review tabs. Ask Vega inside SmartText with LaTeX support, images, and a pop-up chat.

Group Learning

SmartSet Groups and Group Learning Bots with live collaboration chat, shared objectives, group submissions, and teacher/student group stats. Teachers can view group chat history.

Canvas & Collaboration

Live whiteboard. Canvas group sessions backend; teachers can join canvas groups.

Onboarding & Accounts

New account creation flow with random usernames and ability to resume if interrupted. Bulk account creation with CSV download (integrated with Auth plans). Terms of Service gate and student onboarding slides/guides per feature.

Analytics & Status

SmartSet analytics for teachers and students (progress lists, completion status). Site status banner system.

Content & Files

Content Bin UX overhaul → renamed Personal Files. Paste-to-upload images, Excel support, and large-file chunking. SmartCards: create / update / delete commands; SmartDecks from SmartText; teacher & student views.

Vega Modes

Vega Explain mode with password protection and a modes dropdown.

PDF & Export

Download Academic Assistant messages as PDF; exported PDFs include branding.

Course Content Search Surfaces

How-To / reference pills, Search course content buttons, and pop-up chat across tools (double-click to open).

Class-level Distribution

SmartSets and SmartTexts can be added to an entire class in one action.

Answer Quality & Pedagogy

Student prompts tuned to reduce hallucinations and follow-up questions. Updated Academic Assistant marking (incl. FITB), SmartSet timing controls, completion screen, and critical-thinking prompts for learning bots. "Redo a SmartSet" option for clean restarts.

Course Content Indexing & Retrieval

Automatic use of class/subsection context for better relevance. Safer delete cascades; improved syllabus identifiers. More robust content indexing pipeline for large files.

UI/UX Polish

SmartSet cards show correct/incorrect highlights; refined borders and buttons. Floating toolbar upgrades; pills restyled; message bubbles updated; consistent loaders & toast behaviors. Right-click actions; sidebar current-page highlighting; scrollbar fixes on management pages. Definitions / equations typography, examples formatting; TOC; block & inline math nodes; math keyboard + trig improvements. Repositioned "Active users" header to give the chat area more room.

SmartText Workflow & Stability

Publish editor refined; annotation/highlight notes saved; multi-submission support. Prevent enrollment into unpublished SmartTexts. Smoother "Create SmartText → SmartCards/SmartDecks" flow; faster save behaviors.

Auth & Enrollment

Auto-enroll students into SmartSets/SmartTexts when they join a class. Safer group join checks; login storage tidy-up; Explain Mode access via Auth.

Build, CI, and Testing

Large Playwright test expansion (teacher, student, classes, calendar, content gen, file repo, SmartText/SmartSet, learning bots). CI hardening: S3 creds wired in CI, backend logging, tuned retries, Sharp installed, LaTeX toolchain (latexmk/pdflatex). Switched code highlighting to Shiki for reliability & performance.

Calendar & Pricing

Calendar customization backend improvements. Pricing display updates and onboarding for plan selection.

Live Collaboration Quality

Faster, smoother live collaboration chat; better LaTeX/Markdown rendering; more reliable history loading.

Guides & Onboarding

Reworked guides to fit the new onboarding flows; student onboarding modals and ability to reference them later from the sidebar.

Class / Subsection Workflows

Create subsection from scratch flow, plus a post creation modal and smoother publish pipeline.

Upgraded VMs

Upgraded VMs to support new student load.

Load Testing

Load tested servers on 200 concurrent requests for 5 minutes and servers and DB stayed stable.

Build & Tests

Numerous build/type fixes (Pyright, typings), GitHub Actions YAML corrections, WebKit quirks, duplicate primary keys, encoding/decoder issues.

Auth & Routing

Auth and redirect issues (e.g., institution account creation, student My Classes routing). Waiting for role resolution before onboarding redirect.

Streaming

Removed artificial delays; duplicate message error fixed; removed legacy voice mode that caused conflicts.

SmartSet / SmartText

FITB input editing (no forced "try again" loop); exact-answer tolerance; various SmartSet bugs. Publish/edit flags; class name propagation in query params; enrollment checks. Student/teacher SmartText display and publish issues.

LaTeX

Student/publish rendering fixes; MC LaTeX corrections; compiler configuration stabilized.

Files & Uploads

Long filename handling; duplicate bin name prevention; large uploads reliability; file-upload encoding fixes; S3 URL handling.

Video

Video ID handling fixes, including fallback to "none" to prevent crashes; embed/ID sync issues resolved.

UI Quirks

Message bubble layout; loaders; icon corrections (e.g., mail icon); dropdown/scrollbar glitches; iPad share edge case fixed.

Backend / APIs

Conversation/thread consistency; endpoints for groups & members; admin-tool corrections; assorted API regressions.

Syllabus & Class Content

Safer delete of syllabus-linked content and associated indices; fixed "create subsection with syllabus" flow.

Version v.2.13.18-25Y

This update introduces collaborative features for SmartSets and SmartTeach, enabling real-time group learning experiences.

Collaborative SmartSets

SmartSets now support live collaboration between students and teachers, allowing groups to work together in real-time on practice problems and assessments.

Group SmartTeach

SmartTeach sessions can now be done in groups, enabling collaborative learning experiences where multiple students can interact with Vega together.

General Updates

Various small fixes and quality-of-life improvements across the platform.

Version v.2.12.18-25Y

This update introduces Learning Bots - an innovative way to master concepts by teaching Vega, along with major improvements to content generation capabilities.

Learning Bots

Introducing Learning Bots - a revolutionary way to learn by teaching! Take on the role of teacher as Vega acts as your student, helping you gain true mastery over concepts through explanation and discussion.

Enhanced Content Generation

Major improvements to content generation including full Markdown rendering support and sophisticated rubric generation capabilities.

UI Refinements

Various small UI improvements and polish across the platform.

Bug Fixes

Multiple minor bug fixes to improve overall stability and user experience.

Version v.2.11.18-25Y

This update introduces YouTube video search capabilities in the Academic Assistant and fixes several discussion board issues.

YouTube Video Integration in Academic Assistant

Vega can now search for and analyze YouTube videos to help with your learning. Try asking Vega to find and explain videos on any topic!

Discussion Board Group Creation

Fixed an error that was preventing proper group creation in discussion boards.

Student Fetching in Discussions

Resolved an issue where students were not being properly fetched in discussion boards.

Analytics Dashboard

Fixed a mapping error in the analytics dashboard that was affecting data display.

Version v.2.10.18-25Y

This update includes Academic Assistant optimizations and improvements to SmartSets.

SmartSet Question Types

Added support for all question types in '@Create SmartSet' command.

Academic Assistant Fill-in-the-Blank Improvements

Fill-in-the-blank questions now show correct answers and no longer require LaTeX formatting.

Academic Assistant Loading Optimization

Academic Assistant loaders now run sequentially for improved performance.

RAG Vector Store Fix

Fixed ID error occurring during RAG Vector store upserts.

RAG Context Propagation

Fixed issue where RAG context was not properly propagating to commands.

Version v.2.10.17-25Y

This major update brings significant improvements to the Academic Assistant, discussion features, and various bug fixes.

New RAG System for Academic Assistant

Implemented new RAG system resulting in zero loading time for the Academic Assistant.

Academic Assistant Auto-scroll

The Academic Assistant now automatically scrolls when streaming begins.

Academic Assistant Conversation Management

Users can now rename and delete conversations in the Academic Assistant.

Pre-class Discussion Exercise

Added Discussion post pre-class exercise feature.

Inbox Notifications

Added notifications for unread messages in the Inbox.

Discussion Board References

Added reference links functionality to the discussion board.

Group Discussion Board

Implemented group discussion board feature.

Academic Assistant Performance

Resolved lag issues in the Academic Assistant.

Canvas Display Issue

Resolved Canvas full screen state issue.

SmartCard Deck Deletion

Fixed issue preventing students from deleting SmartCard decks.

SmartSet UI Fix

Fixed user interface issues on Matching SmartSet questions.

Version v.2.9.17-25Y

This update includes performance improvements and bug fixes.

Academic Assistant Performance

Fixed lag issues in the academic assistant when handling long conversations or LaTeX content.

Version v.2.9.16-25Y

This update includes important bug fixes for improved stability.

Module Deletion Error

Fixed an issue that was causing errors during module deletion.

Pre-class Portfolio Page

Resolved issues with the pre-class portfolio page functionality.

SmartSet Dashboard Fetching

Fixed data fetching issues on the SmartSet subsection dashboard.

Version v.2.9.15-25Y

This major update introduces student portfolios, enhanced dashboards, and significant improvements to the teaching and learning experience.

Student Portfolio Feature

Introduced student portfolios allowing students to showcase their best academic work and achievements.

Student Subsection Dashboard

New dashboard interface providing students with a comprehensive overview of their subsection activities and progress.

Enhanced Classes Dashboard

Redesigned student classes dashboard with new call-to-action elements for better engagement.

Student Profile Analytics

Teachers can now view detailed student profiles and portfolios in the analytics page.

SmartSet Improvements

Added new short answer grading scheme and automatic answer criteria generation feature.

Syllabus Integration

Added dedicated syllabus tab to subsections for easy access to course materials.

Pinned Discussions

New feature allowing important discussion posts to be pinned for increased visibility.

Portfolio Assignments

Teachers can now assign portfolio submissions as pre-class exercises.

Student Communication Features

Added student inbox and low activity notifications to improve engagement.

Backend Performance

Implemented significant optimizations to backend API and database operations.

Badges API Optimization

Fixed duplicate API calls in the badges system.

Subsection Owner Display

Corrected the display of subsection owner names.

Student AA Citations

Fixed Academic Assistant repository re-routing when handling citations.

Version v.2.8.15-25Y

This update introduces new student badges and includes important bug fixes for improved user experience.

New Student Badges

Introduced new student badges to enhance engagement and recognition.

New account auto create system

Introduced a new account auto create system to ensure that secure accounts can be created easily and quickly.

Modal Opening Issue Fix

Fixed an issue that caused modals to not open properly, ensuring smooth user interactions.

Periodic Table Full-Screen Mode Fix

Resolved a bug in the periodic table's full-screen mode, improving the user experience.

Version v.2.8.14-25Y

This update includes enhancements, bug fixes, and optimizations for improved performance and user experience.

Content Generator Enhancement

Content Generator on both teacher and student side now generate directly on the page, leading to improved accuracy.

Robustness Testing

Added better testing for robustness to ensure system reliability and performance.

Duplicate Backend API Fixes

Fixed duplicate backend API's to ensure unique and efficient API operations.

Analytics Page Error Fix

Fixed 'None' error with the analytics page to ensure accurate data representation.

Version v.2.8.13-25Y

This update includes significant enhancements, bug fixes, and optimizations for improved performance and user experience.

Chat History for AA

Introduced chat history feature for Academic Assistant, allowing users to view past interactions and maintain context.

Detailed Subsection Analytics

Added detailed analytics for subsections, providing insights into user engagement and performance metrics.

AA UI Update for Modern Look

Revamped the Academic Assistant UI for a more modern and intuitive user experience.

Code Refactor for Speed and Modularity

Refactored codebase to enhance speed and modularity, resulting in improved application performance.

Quality of Life Updates

Implemented significant quality of life updates, including the addition of tooltips and meta actions such as edit and delete.

Backend Bug Fixes

Resolved numerous backend bugs to enhance system stability and performance.

Minor UI Fixes

Addressed various minor UI issues to improve overall user interface consistency and usability.

Version v.2.7.13-25Y

This update introduces a couple of bug fixes.

Status Page & Down Time Notifications

Added a status page to monitor the platform's uptime and performance and send down time notifications, visit at https://status.genda.cloud

Updated build testing

Updated the build testing to be faster and more efficient.

File Upload Size Increase

Increased the maximum file upload size to 25MB, allowing users to upload larger files.

Content File Upload

Fixed a bug where content files were not being uploaded correctly due to special characters that conflicted with conventional URL encoding.

Version v.2.7.12-25Y

This update introduces quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes to enhance the user experience across various platform features.

Document Pre-class Module Enhancements

Added font size controls and LaTeX support with Math Mode to document pre-class Module tasks, improving content creation and mathematical expression capabilities.

Account Page Display

Fixed bug where gems were not displaying correctly on the account page, ensuring accurate representation of user achievements.

Academic Assistant Text Input

Resolved cursor positioning issues when editing text in the Academic Assistant textarea, improving text editing experience.

LaTeX Formatting

Fixed LaTeX formatting issues in fill-in-the-blank questions within the Academic Assistant, ensuring proper mathematical expression rendering.

Version v.2.7.11-25Y

This update focuses on security improvements, bug fixes, and system optimizations to enhance platform stability and user experience.

Environment Variables Implementation

Added comprehensive environment variable support for improved security and configuration management across the platform.

Module Randomization Enhancement

Implemented percentage-based randomization for module content delivery, providing more dynamic and personalized learning experiences.

Authentication System

Fixed critical bug causing unexpected user logouts and improved session management reliability.

Content Management

Resolved issue with content files not being properly saved in the system, ensuring reliable data persistence.

Assessment System

Updated assessment vectors to use correct datetime format, improving data consistency and reporting accuracy.

Multiple Choice Question Feedback

Fixed a bug where multiple choice questions were not providing feedback on the correct answer.

Version v.2.7.10-25Y

We're excited to introduce a comprehensive update with powerful new features including File Repository, QR Code Invitations, Interactive Diagram Tools, and significant Academic Assistant enhancements. These improvements focus on collaboration, visualization, and streamlined learning experiences.

File Repository System

A complete file management system for both students and teachers to store, organize, and access course materials. Users can easily upload, browse, and access files from their private File Repository in the Academic Assistant.

QR Code Invitation System

Generate QR codes to quickly invite your friends to a 2-week free trial on Genda! (At the end they get a cool statistics page to show off their success).

Interactive Diagram Tool

Create, edit, and learn from diagrams directly within the Academic Assistant. The tool supports various node types, connection styles, and color customization options to visualize complex concepts and relationships.

Academic Assistant Enhancements

Multiple improvements to the Academic Assistant including:

Math mode with LaTeX rendering for equations in the text area
Image copy-paste functionality
Reply feature for referencing previous messages
Integrated quiz generation directly in conversations

Theme Persistence

Student theme preferences now persist between sessions, ensuring a consistent and personalized experience across logins. Theme support has been extended to settings, support, and guides pages.

UI Quality-of-Life Updates

Numerous interface improvements including better font rendering, streamlined navigation, and visual feedback elements like confetti animations for achievements.

Trial Expiration Management

Implemented a dedicated trial expiration page with analytics tracking to better manage user transitions from trial to paid accounts.

Package and Build Updates

Optimized package dependencies and build processes to improve application performance and reduce load times.

Canvas Rendering Fixes

Removed problematic canvas implementations that were causing performance issues.

Student System Refinement

Updated the Academic Assistant system to prevent worksheet generation when not specifically requested, improving conversation relevance.

Font and Theme Rendering

Fixed inconsistencies in font display and theme application across different sections of the platform.

Command Modal Improvements

Redesigned the command modal interface for better usability and fixed issues with text area components in the student Academic Assistant.

Version v.2.6.10-25Y

We're excited to introduce major platform enhancements for the Summer 2025 term, including our new Flipped Classroom framework, Video SmartSets, new question types, student profiles, customizable themes, and voice interaction with Vega. We look forward to an amazing semester ahead!

Flipped Classroom Framework

Integrated a comprehensive Flipped Classroom approach to enhance pedagogical effectiveness and student engagement. Explore this new framework in the 'Modules' section under any Subsection.

Video SmartSets

Upload videos and create interactive learning experiences by adding questions that appear at specific timestamps, creating engaging multimedia learning materials.

New SmartSet Question Types

Expanded our question library with matching, re-ordering, fill-in-the-blank, and code output question types to diversify assessment and learning activities.

Student Profiles

Students can now earn points, achieve ranks, and customize their profiles to enhance platform engagement and motivation.

Customizable Themes

Students can purchase and apply visual themes using earned currency, with more design options coming soon.

Voice Mode for Vega

Interact with the Academic Assistant using speech-to-speech functionality for a more natural and accessible learning experience.

Authentication Enhancements

Improved security protocols for user authentication to better protect user data and access.

Restricted Access Controls

Updated platform security to ensure appropriate access controls for different user roles and sensitive features.

Enhanced Quality Assurance

Implemented new testing frameworks to ensure high-quality updates and platform stability.

Multiple Bug Fixes

Resolved numerous issues across the platform to improve stability and user experience.

Version v.2.6.9-25Y

This update prepares Genda for the summer term with important infrastructure updates, CORS fixes, and cookie handling improvements to ensure a smooth experience for all users.

Summer Term Preparation

Infrastructure and code preparation to ensure optimal performance during the upcoming summer term.

CORS Configuration Updates

Fixed cross-origin resource sharing (CORS) issues to improve compatibility across different domains and browsers.

Cookie Handling Improvements

Updated cookie management system to enhance security and reliability of user sessions.

Version v.2.5.9-25S

This update introduces an upgrade to the Student Similar Worksheets and Study Guides to generate questions directly in Genda, with an option to compile to a PDF, enhancing the robustness of the pipeline.

Direct Question Generation in Genda

Student Similar Worksheets and Study Guides now generate questions directly in Genda, with the option to compile to a PDF allowing for a more robust pipeline.

Version v.2.5.8-25S

This update introduces a new pipeline for the Student Academic Assistant, enhances the robustness of Vega, and includes general RAG improvements and speed optimizations.

New Pipeline for Student Academic Assistant

Implemented a new pipeline to ensure Vega is more robust, enhancing the overall performance and reliability of the Student Academic Assistant.

General RAG Improvements

Made general improvements to the RAG system, enhancing its efficiency and effectiveness.

Speed Optimizations for Student Academic Assistant

Optimized the Student Academic Assistant for faster response times and improved user experience.

Version v.2.4.8-25S

This update includes several bug fixes and enhancements to improve the overall user experience.

Concise Student AA Model

Made the Student Academic Assistant model more concise, improving clarity and efficiency in responses.

SmartCard Deck Creation Bug Fix

Fixed a bug where students could not create SmartCard decks.

Student Chat Context Window

Added a context window to the student chat for better conversation tracking.

Edit SmartCard Menu Update

Updated the Edit SmartCard menu to not mandate a new name.

Assessment Editing Restriction

Students can no longer edit assessments on the calendar.

Class Card Image Display Fix

Fixed an issue where class card images were not being shown on the student side.

Calendar Customize API Fix

Fixed the Calendar Customize API to process updated rules correctly.

Version v.2.4.7-25S

This update improves the Academic Assistant's LaTeX rendering and enhances the Student Vega AI model for better adaptability and emotional response.

Academic Assistant LaTeX Rendering

Updated LaTeX rendering to support [] delimiters, enhancing mathematical expression clarity.

Adaptive Student Vega AI Model

Enhanced the Student Vega AI model to be more adaptive and emotionally responsive, improving interaction quality.

Version v.2.4.6-25S

This update enhances the Academic Assistant with better file context, reasoning, and command support, improves the SmartCard feature, and updates the UI.

Enhanced Academic Assistant

Added better file context, reasoning support, and command support to the Academic Assistant.

SmartCard Sharing

Enabled teachers to share SmartCard decks with a class, increasing collaboration and accessibility.

SmartCard Feature Robustness

Increased the robustness of the SmartCard feature for improved performance and reliability.

Vega AI Badge

Introduced a new Vega AI badge to highlight AI-powered features.

Sidebar Update

Updated the sidebar for a more intuitive navigation experience.

Student Announcement Bug Fix

Fixed a bug affecting announcements on the student side, ensuring proper display and functionality.

Version v.2.3.4-25S

This update brings significant improvements to the Academic Assistant, Canvas tool, and SmartSet functionality, along with various UI enhancements and bug fixes.

SmartSet Instructions Feature

Added instructions capability to SmartSets, allowing teachers to provide specific guidance to students on how to approach the questions.

Support for Handwritten PDFs in Similar Worksheet Generator

Added capability to process handwritten PDFs in the Similar Worksheet feature, expanding the range of materials that can be analyzed and converted.

Vega Response Interaction Options

Added copy and anonymous response feedback buttons under Vega responses, enhancing user interaction with AI-generated content.

Improved LaTeX Handling in SmartSet Creation

Academic Assistant will no longer generate LaTeX in the Create SmartSet command, making the content more accessible and easier to edit.

Landing Page Contact Form Connection

Implemented backend connection for the contact page on the landing page, allowing users to submit inquiries directly through the interface.

Content Generator Scrolling

Added scrolling functionality to Content Generators for improved UI experience, making it easier to navigate through longer content.

Tablet Support for Canvas Tool

Enhanced tablet support for the Canvas tool, improving touch responsiveness and overall usability on tablet devices.

Debug Statement Cleanup

Removed a significant amount of debug statements from the codebase, improving performance and reducing unnecessary logging.

Animation Performance

Made fade animations faster and smoother throughout the interface, creating a more polished and responsive user experience.

Canvas Tool Integration Fix

Fixed an issue where Vega was unable to add content to the Canvas tool, ensuring seamless integration between the AI assistant and visual workspace.

SmartSet Question Duplication Fix

Resolved a bug that caused SmartSet questions with identical text to be omitted when accessing the SmartSet, ensuring all questions are properly displayed.

Academic Assistant Startup Messages

Fixed glitchy starting messages in the Academic Assistant, providing a smoother and more professional initial user experience.

Version v.2.3.3-25S

This major update introduces a completely redesigned landing page and a comprehensive overhaul of the Academic Assistant with powerful new integrated AI tools.

New Landing Page

Completely redesigned landing page with improved aesthetics, better information flow, and enhanced user experience.

Academic Assistant Overhaul

Comprehensive upgrade to the Academic Assistant featuring multiple integrated AI tools and significant usability improvements.

Desmos Integration

Seamlessly integrated Desmos graphing calculator directly within the Academic Assistant for interactive mathematical visualization.

Interactive Canvas

Added a new canvas tool allowing for freehand drawing, diagramming, and visual collaboration within the Academic Assistant.

Code Editor Integration

Implemented a full-featured code editor with syntax highlighting and execution capabilities for programming-related assistance.

New Command System

Introduced an intuitive command system for quick access to tools and functions within the Academic Assistant.

Advanced Reasoning Model

Integrated a new reasoning model into the Academic Assistant, significantly improving problem-solving capabilities and explanation quality.

Performance Enhancements

Optimized the Academic Assistant for faster response times and improved handling of complex queries.

General Robustness Improvements

Implemented numerous stability enhancements to prevent crashes and ensure consistent performance across all features.

Formatting Improvements

Resolved various formatting issues in generated content, ensuring consistent and professional presentation of information.

Multiple Bug Fixes

Addressed numerous minor bugs throughout the Academic Assistant to improve overall reliability and user experience.

Version v.2.2.3-25S

This update includes important bug fixes for assessment generation and smart set creation functionality.

Assessment Generation Answer Key Fix

Fixed a critical bug in the assessment generation system where selecting an answer key would cause the system to fail

Create Smart Set Toast UI Fix

Resolved an issue with the toast notification UI during smart set creation to provide clearer feedback to users.

Version v.2.2.2-25S

This major update focuses on a complete overhaul of our backend content generation systems, along with significant UI improvements and bug fixes to enhance the overall user experience.

Content Generator Backend Overhaul

Completely rebuilt the backend content generation system for improved reliability, better formatting consistency, and more robust error handling across all content types.

Downtime Schedule Modal

Added a new modal interface to view upcoming system maintenance and downtime schedules, helping users better plan around scheduled updates.

Backend Security Enhancements

Implemented additional security measures in the content generation pipeline to better protect user data and content.

Generation Performance

Optimized the content generation process for faster response times and improved reliability under heavy load.

System Resource Usage

Reduced system resource consumption during content generation operations for better overall platform stability.

Content Generator UI Fixes

Resolved various UI inconsistencies and visual bugs in the content generation interfaces, improving overall usability and user experience.

SmartSet Creation Bug Fix

Fixed a critical bug in the SmartSet creation process that was causing issues with question formatting and save states.

Content Generation Formatting

Improved content formatting consistency across all generated materials, ensuring proper spacing, alignment and visual hierarchy.

Version v.2.1.1-25S

This update focuses on improving support pages, enhancing UI clarity, and refining the user experience with additional feedback elements.

Student Content Generator UI Update

Modified the header on the Student Content Generator to improve clarity and usability.

Support Page UI Enhancement

Added toast notifications to support pages to provide better user feedback and improve navigation.

Support Page Bug Fix

Resolved an issue where support pages were not functioning as expected, ensuring smoother user interactions.

Version v.2.1.0-25S

This update enhances the Academic Assistant with improved SmartSet functionality, refines content generation formatting, improves LaTeX compilation, and introduces multiple UI and UX enhancements. Several key bug fixes and optimizations ensure a smoother user experience.

SmartSet Creation Enhancement

Updated the Academic Assistant's SmartSet command to support multiple-choice and short-answer creation, offering greater flexibility in SmartSet generation.

Content Generation Improvements

Enhanced formatting for all content types, improved LaTeX compilation accuracy, and additional refinements for better content presentation.

SmartSet Navigation Improvement

Introduced a 'Next' button to SmartSet navigation, allowing for smoother transitions between questions.

Content Section Enhancements

Added descriptions to content sections for better clarity and organization.

Content Generator UI Update

Implemented toast notifications in content generators to provide real-time feedback to users.

Command Detection Optimization

Reworked command detection to only search for the '@' symbol, significantly improving UI responsiveness and reducing unnecessary processing.

Backend VM Optimization

Downgraded backend VM due to unneeded compute power, optimizing infrastructure costs without impacting performance.

SmartSet Answer Format Bug Fix

Resolved an issue where Vega-generated SmartSet answers were incorrectly formatted in LaTeX instead of plain text.

File Loading Bug Fix

Fixed a bug where files would fail to load correctly in content sections.

SmartSet Answer Persistence Fix

SmartSet answer fields now retain the last typed answer for the current session, preventing accidental data loss.

Cookie Refresh Bug Fix

Resolved an issue where some users were unable to log in due to a faulty cookie refresh mechanism.

SmartSet Question Type Fix

Addressed an issue where old question types in SmartSets were not functioning as expected.

Version v.2.0.0-25S

This version introduces a complete UI overhaul, resolves UI/UX bugs, optimizes performance with Redux, fixes API tracking issues, implements new security changes, and refines API endpoints and loading times.

Complete UI Overhaul

Revamped the entire user interface to deliver a modern, intuitive, and cohesive experience.

Security Update

Improved API security by enforcing stricter authentication and validation protocols.

Security Update

Introduced API Middleware to enhance security oversight and data integrity.

API Optimization

Refined API endpoints for better performance and reliability.

Performance Optimization

Improved loading times and state management with enhanced Redux integration.

Bug Fix

Resolved various UI/UX bugs to enhance overall usability and user experience.

Performance Fix

Optimized performance with Redux for smoother state management and faster load times.

Bug Fix

Fixed API tracking issues to ensure accurate data monitoring.

Version v.1.1.10-25S

This version focuses on improving the Student Model, refining the UI, and addressing critical bugs for a smoother user experience.

Enhancement

Updated Student Model to enforce stricter behavior for better accuracy and reliability.

UI Update

Removed the "Add Subsection" button from class cards to enhance the interface's simplicity and clarity.

UI Update

Renamed "Content Bin" buttons to "Section" for improved terminology consistency.

UI Update

Updated content headers to display "Section" for uniformity across pages.

Bug Fix

Resolved an issue where SmartSets could not be submitted if no multiple-choice option was selected.

Bug Fix

Fixed a bug preventing duplicate questions with different types from being created.

Bug Fix

Adjusted permissions to Subsection SmartSets, allowing non-admins to access them appropriately.

Version v.1.1.9-25S

This version includes multiple bug fixes, UI updates, and quality-of-life enhancements.

UI Update

Increased size of PDF viewer in content.

QOL Update

Added subsection creation in the 'view subsections' page for more intuitive navigation.

QOL Update

Standardized content terminology.

QOL Update

Made content and content section names required.

QOL Update

Made announcements subsection-specific by default.

Bug Fix

Announcement header now displays the correct subsection name.

Bug Fix

Fixed a bug where SmartSet pages were displaying old names.

Bug Fix

Fixed subprocess not being called in Teacher Academic Assistant.

Version v.1.1.8-25S

This version includes multiple bug fixes, UI updates, and quality-of-life enhancements.

UI Update

Updated buttons on class cards to be more clear.

QOL

Disabled add content button if there are no content bins.

Bug Fix

Fixed class deletion bug causing error 500 when SmartSet was added.

Bug Fix

Fixed Edit announcements bug when users tried to navigate back to class announcements with breadcrumbs.

Bug Fix

SmartSet creation now has a minimum 1 question check when creating.

Version v.1.1.7-25S

This version includes backend updates, a bug fix, and a new enhancement.

Enhancement

Academic Assistants can now understand hand-drawn PDFs or PDFs with images.

Update

Updated backend data scripts.

Update

Updated backend requirements.

Bug Fix

Fixed the SmartSet statistics bug for Teachers.

Version v.1.1.6-25S

This version introduces a couple bug fix.

Bug Fix

Permanently resolved the --FILE-- error in the Academic Assistant.

Bug Fix

Resolved the Academic Assistant unexpectedly exiting LaTeX code blocks.

Version v.1.1.5-25S

This version introduces multiple enhancements and critical fixes across the Academic Assistant and Content Generator tools, ensuring a smoother user experience.

Enhancement

Content sections are now collapsible, improving readability and navigation.

Enhancement

Added a comprehensive Teacher Cookbook file for the Academic Assistant, providing guidance and best practices for effective usage.

Enhancement

Added support for symbols in the Content Generator, allowing more flexible content creation.

Hotfix

Resolved the Academic Assistant --FILE-- error temporarily. A permanent fix is in progress.

Update

The Academic Assistant now defaults to the exact_answer type when creating a SmartSet for improved answer accuracy.

Backend Update

Added a protected view for creating accounts, enhancing security measures.

Bug Fix

Fixed a LaTeX compilation error in the Content Generator that prevented content rendering.

Bug Fix

Fixed the SmartSet header button not displaying correctly in the Subsection SmartSets view.

Bug Fix

Corrected issues with the Study Guide generation tool and switched the output format to PDF.

Bug Fix

Removed full tracebacks from rendering on the frontend to improve security and user experience.

Version v.1.1.4-25S

This version introduces a new enhancement to the Academic Assistant!

Enhancement

We have cleaned up the UI for the Academic Assistants, reducing the clutter.

Bug Fix

Fixed a bug where reading a PDF from S3 caused EOF error.

Version v.1.1.3-25S

This version introduces a couple bug fixes

Bug Fix

Updated Redis session key storage to have a unique identifier.

Bug Fix

Fixed Academic Assistant error when attempting to compile LaTeX after a previously failed compilation.

Bug Fix

Fixed bug that did not allow students to enrol in classes & subsections that have spaces in their names.

Version v.1.1.2-25S

This version introduces a brand-new feature and several bug fixes and optimizations

New Feature

Added function calling for the Academic Assistant, enabling users to interact with all of Genda using simple commands directly within the Academic Assistant!

Enhancement

Updated Redis configuration and added ElastiCache Redis support.

Backend Enhancement

Added ENV support for URL's.

Bug Fix

Fixed issues with Redis cache causing connection failures.

Bug Fix

Fixed S3 bug by removing unnecessary ValueError exceptions.

Bug Fix

Fixed RDS content extraction issue in the Vector Store.

Bug Fix

Updated URL handling and JSON structures in Academic Assistant scripts.

Bug Fix

Updated AA function call reroutes to production URL.

Version v.1.0.1-25S

This version introduces several enhancements and optimizations.

Bug Fix

Fixed Generate PDF bug in the Academic .

Bug Fix

Fixed Study Guide generation bug related to the header.

Bug Fix

Fixed SmartSet Short Answer question bug.

Version v.1.0.0-25S

New Term and New Genda Version with a host of new features and enhancements!

Feature Update

Assessment Tutor renamed to SmartSet!

New SmartSet Question Type

Short Answer - Allows for more verbose solutions requiring the student to explain their entire thought process.

SmartSet AI Generated Questions

At the end of a SmartSet, students can generate more practice problems based on what they struggled with the most.

SmartSet Diagram Generation

For AI-generated problems, students can now generate a diagram in LaTeX where applicable.

SmartSet Statistics Updated

Now include more detailed statistics to allow teachers to understand the question distribution and help students identify gaps in understanding.

Course and Subsection Name Enhancement

Course names and subsection names can now include spaces and common symbols.

Backend Improvement

Improved functionality for Assessment Detection, making it more accurate and robust.

UI Update

Updated content pages UI.

UI Update

Updated assessment view UI.

UI Update

Updated SmartSet statistics UI.

New Feature

Added Question Type Indicator to SmartSet.

Backend Update

Added backend inactive scripts.

Bug Fix

Fixed generation bugs with the Content Generator.

Bug Fix

Fixed generation bug with the Similar Worksheet Generator.

Bug Fix

Fixed SmartSet multiple choice bug.

Logging Improvement

Removed unnecessary logging statements.

Version v.1.3.2-24F

This version introduces several enhancements and optimizations.

Feature Update

Added skeleton for CanvasAPI integration.

Backend Improvement

Updated backend environment variables for better configuration management.

Model Update

Enhanced Student Academic Assistant (AA) model for improved accuracy and speed.

Integration

Integrated database functionality into the Academic Assistants.

Optimization

Implemented backend optimizations for smoother performance.

Server Enhancement

Improved server-side optimizations for increased efficiency.

Version v.1.3.1-24F

This version introduces a small patch.

Small Update

Added reCaptcha to landing page form.

Version v.1.3.0-24F

This version includes significant updates and improvements.

Refreshed Usage Limits

Improved visibility and control for user-specific limits.

Updated Assessment Tutor Creation

Redesigned to feature a more intuitive and user-friendly GUI.

Big Feature Update

Enhanced Capabilities: The chatbot now compiles Python code and provides the output directly in chat. LaTeX Integration: Compiles LaTeX code into a downloadable PDF for diagrams. Comprehensive Rendering: Renders LaTeX, Markdown, and all coding languages seamlessly. Image Search: Finds relevant images and presents them directly in chat. Streamlined Experience: Introduced streaming with roughly 0-second latency for a smoother interaction. File Uploads: Supports multiple file uploads, which Vega can reference during interactions. Downloadable History: Chat history is now downloadable and includes all session details. Enhanced UI: Redesigned for cleaner aesthetics and improved usability.

Frontend Improvements

Applied an array of minor visual and functional tweaks.

Backend Enhancements

Implemented an array of minor optimizations and updates.

Data Scripts

Updated scripts for better data handling and performance.

Performance

Various speed optimizations across the application.

UI Fixes

Resolved clarity issues on the subsection assessment tutor page.

Bug Fix

Fixed the Assessment Tutor deletion bug.

Version v.1.2.2-24F

This version introduces a small update.

Small Update

Added a file type indicator to the Similar Worksheet Generator

Version v.1.2.1-24F

This version fixes some bugs.

Bug Fix

Fixed the Remaining Generations calculation the similar questions generator

Hotfix

We have hot-fixed the Similar Worksheets generator, and are working on a permanent fix.

Version v.1.2.0-24F

This version introduces new features, renames existing ones, and includes several bug fixes and backend improvements.

Feature Renaming

The "Assessment Generator" has been renamed to "Content Generator" for better clarity and broader functionality.

New Student Feature

Introduced the Content Generator for students, allowing them to generate similar worksheets. Each student can now generate up to 10 worksheets per month, promoting personalized practice and learning.

Navigation Improvement

Added breadcrumbs to the student interface to improve navigation, making it easier for students to move between pages.

Backend Enhancements

Added new environment variables (ENV) to streamline updates, allowing for smoother deployments with reduced downtime and better scalability.

Major Bug Fix

Fixed an issue where the "Content Generator" was not returning the generated assessments correctly. Now, teachers can successfully generate assessments with reliable results.

Bug Fix

Corrected an issue where the header on the student settings page was incorrect, providing a more consistent and user-friendly interface.

Version v.1.1.7-24F

This version adds a couple of new features and fixes some bugs

Backend Enhancements

Updated data scripts for improved performance and reliability.

New Features

Added the ability to download chat sessions as a PDF for easier record-keeping and reference.

Similar Worksheet Generator

Introduced the Similar Worksheet Generator feature, allowing teachers to create variations of existing worksheets for customized learning.

Bug Fixes

Fixed several bugs to enhance overall system stability and user experience.

Version v.1.1.6-24F

This version fixes a couple of bugs

Remaining generations bug fix

Fixed an issue where the remaining content generations were not being calculated properly.

Version v.1.1.5-24F

This version introduces new backend metrics to help administrators better understand system usage. While there are no user-facing changes, the new metrics provide additional insights for optimizing system performance.

New System Usage Metrics

We've added new metrics on the backend to further analyze system performance and usage patterns. These include deeper insights into assessment tutor interactions, student activity levels, and overall system load. Admins can access these metrics by request.

Version v.1.1.4-24F

In case you missed it, here are the patch notes from the previous version. This version introduced several exciting new features and bug fixes aimed at improving the overall user experience:

Enhanced Support for Editing Assessment Tutors

We've expanded the editing capabilities within the assessment tutor management system. Teachers can now directly edit both questions and answers from the same interface, providing greater flexibility when modifying assessment tutors on the fly.

Added Multiple Choice Question Support

Teachers can now add multiple choice questions to their assessment tutors. This feature includes customizable options and the ability to designate the correct answer, allowing for more dynamic and varied assessments.

View Enrolled Students in Assessment Tutors

A new feature now allows teachers to view the number of students enrolled in each assessment tutor. This provides better insight into student engagement and helps teachers track participation in their assessments more effectively.

Tracking Metrics for Accessing Assessment Tutors (Backend Only)

We've added detailed metrics to track how frequently assessment tutors are being accessed. These metrics can help teachers understand student activity levels and identify which assessment tutors are most engaging. These are available by request to admins.

Complete Assessment Tutors in Any Order

Students now have the freedom to complete assessment tutor questions in any order they prefer, allowing for a more personalized approach to learning. This flexibility ensures students can focus on the questions they find most relevant or challenging.

Revamped Subsection Management Page

We've overhauled the subsection management page to be more intuitive and visually appealing. The new design provides clearer visibility of key details and includes the number of enrolled students for each subsection. This helps teachers easily manage and monitor class enrollment.

Fixed Enrolled Assessment Tutor Deletion Bug

We resolved an issue where attempting to delete an assessment tutor with enrolled students would fail under certain conditions. This fix ensures that enrolled assessment tutors can now be deleted safely without any errors.

Fixed Redundant Database Queries

We identified and eliminated redundant database queries that were causing unnecessary strain on system performance. The optimization has slightly improved the overall speed and responsiveness of the assessment tutor system.

Removed Unnecessary Logging Statements (Backend Only)

To declutter the system logs, we've removed outdated and unnecessary logging statements that were no longer needed. This helps improve log readability and reduces noise when tracking important system events.