What's New

ServerTimes v1.1.0 brings significant improvements to server schedule management with enhanced user experience, security, and reliability!

✨ New Features

Interactive GUI Management

• Brand new in-game GUI accessible via /servertimes gui
• Visual schedule configuration - no more command memorization!
• Click-to-edit interface for all days and time sessions
• Real-time updates and immediate feedback

Enhanced Timezone Support

• Popular timezone suggestions (EST, PST, GMT, etc.)
• Support for timezone abbreviations and UTC offsets
• Improved parsing for formats like "+5:00" and "-8:00"
• Better validation and error handling

Advanced Scheduling

• Support for recurring events and maintenance windows
• Holiday scheduling capabilities
• Multiple sessions per day with improved management
• Midnight crossover session support

Security & Performance

Enhanced Security

• Comprehensive input validation and sanitization
• Rate limiting to prevent command spam
• Security event logging with configurable levels
• Resource protection against exhaustion attacks

Performance Optimizations

• Improved efficiency for large player counts
• Better memory management
• Optimized scheduling algorithms
• Reduced server load during peak times

Quality Assurance

Comprehensive Testing

• Full unit test coverage for all core components
• Automated testing for timezone parsing
• Validation testing for time formats
• Reliability improvements across the board

️ Technical Improvements

• Java 21 Compatibility: Updated for latest Java features
• Maven Build System: Streamlined build process
• Code Refactoring: Cleaner, more maintainable codebase
• Documentation: Updated README and installation guides

Quick Migration Guide

Existing Users:

1. Backup your current config.yml
2. Replace the old JAR with ServerTimes-1.1.0.jar
3. Restart your server
4. Try the new GUI with /servertimes gui!

New Users:

• Follow the updated INSTALLATION.md for quick setup
• Use /servertimes gui for easy visual configuration

Why Upgrade?

• Easier Management: GUI makes schedule configuration intuitive
• Better Security: Enhanced protection against malicious inputs
• More Reliable: Comprehensive testing ensures stability
• Future-Ready: Built on Java 21 with modern practices