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Barkway Changelog

Welcome! This is where we share what’s new, improved, and fixed in Barkway. We keep things clear and practical, focused on how updates help you run a smoother grooming business.

🚧 What we’re working on right now​

  • Client recall improvements — better overdue tracking and reminder options.
  • Card payment processing — credit card payment handling via Stripe.
  • Visible public roadmap — so you can see what’s coming next and help shape it.

We push updates often — this is just a peek at what’s cooking next.

v0.10.x — Payments Reimagined for Flexibility & Insights​

A brand-new payments system

  • Payments now handle full, partial, and refund scenarios with ease.
  • Deposits are no longer “separate” — they’re recorded as proper payments, giving you one clear ledger.
  • Every transaction (payments, deposits, refunds) feeds into a single source.

Why it matters

  • You’ll always know exactly what’s been paid and what’s outstanding.
  • Flexible handling of refunds, part-payments, and adjustments means fewer workarounds.
  • This foundation unlocks powerful reporting and insights we’re building next.

Post-launch fixes & polish

  • Thumbnail images now display correctly in bookings and pet profiles.
  • Fixed a visual quirk in discount calculations on the price breakdown.
  • Pets without a linked client no longer break booking pages.
  • Date formats are now correctly respected in the calendar (previously US date formats weren’t displaying properly).
  • Dashboard stats now process and update in real time as expected.
  • Date of Birth field added to Pets — paving the way for upcoming birthday automations.

v0.9.x — Booking Portfolios & Smarter Scheduling Controls​

Booking photo galleries

  • Each booking now supports its own set of photos, so you can keep a record of the groom.
  • Think of it like a mini portfolio for each appointment — useful for client updates or just tracking progress.

More control in Smart Scheduler

  • Added preferred time window options to nudge the system toward your ideal working hours.
  • Scheduling suggestions are still flexible, but now better aligned with when you want to work.

v0.8.x — Sharper Photos, Smarter Scheduling & Simpler Settings​

Better photos, faster loading

  • Pet photos and profile images are now processed with a new system that makes them sharper quality while loading quicker.
  • Thumbnails and previews are lighter, so pages open faster without losing detail.

Scheduling that thinks ahead

  • The Smart Scheduler has been tuned to suggest more practical slots.
  • It balances “soonest start” with your preferred hours and avoids awkward gaps more intelligently.
  • Still, your manual choices always take priority.

Settings made simpler

  • The Settings page has been reorganized so options are grouped more logically.
  • Explanations are clearer, making it easier to understand what each option does.
  • No more hunting around — it should feel quicker to adjust how Barkway works for your business.

v0.7.x — Easier Multi-Groomer Scheduling​

  • One calendar, many groomers. Easily switch between different staff schedules with a picker at the top.
  • If there’s only one groomer, the picker stays hidden for a cleaner view.
  • Groomers only see their own bookings, while Admins can view everyone’s.
  • Bookings display neatly with start time, duration, and buffers.
  • No more “surprise” time changes — your chosen time always sticks.
  • Switching between groomers is instant without page reloads.
  • Cleaner calendar layout with a tidy toolbar.

v0.6.x — Smarter Scheduling, Notifications & Navigation​

Smarter booking options

  • Choose between Normal scheduling (simple, first available slot) or the new Smart Scheduler, which suggests the most efficient times based on your day.
  • Built-in conflict detection ensures bookings don’t overlap.

Stay in the loop

  • Automated emails and SMS for booking confirmations, reminders, thank-yous, and overdue pets.
  • Messages are mobile-friendly, branded, and look professional.
  • Background sending means the app stays fast while messages go out.

Simpler navigation

  • Cleaner main menu for quicker access to important pages.
  • Consistent Create Booking button, always where you need it.

Smoother forms

  • Inputs, checkboxes, and pickers are more consistent across the app.
  • Client and pet search is faster with live results.

v0.4.x — Early Improvements​

  • Calendar now respects your Opening Hours, so closed days stay closed.
  • Weekly view fixed for more predictable planning, optimised for iPad in landscape.
  • Deposits can be set as a fixed amount or a percentage, with clear totals.
  • Recall list shows how overdue pets are, with one-click “Send Reminder”.
  • Pet and client names are clickable throughout the app.
  • Default images appear for pets without photos.
  • Notes can be updated directly on a booking.
  • Breed picker improved with live search and free-text entry.
  • Clean, branded PDF invoices added.

v0.1.x — First Release 🎉​

The basics:

  • Manage clients, pets, services, and bookings.
  • View everything in a simple calendar.
  • Add pet photos and notes.
  • Booking form with service selection and totals.
  • Local storage for images.

Thanks for using Barkway! If something feels off, or you’ve got an idea that would save you time, tell us — we ship improvements often.