xenia-project/xenia

[Feature Request] Checking a new update available

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#2061 opened on Sep 13, 2022

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Description

Quick summary Add new feature to check the current version , then give the user the opition to upgrade to new version.

Details By click >> Help tap >> check new version , also if possible appear changelog belong to new version , see the below picture.

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Contributor guide

Tech stack
ccpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
3-5 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
C++ programmingBasic UI developmentHTTP networking
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
35
Research direction
Explore the existing menu structure in the main window setup (likely in `src/xenia/app/main window.cc` or similar). Look for how other menu items like 'Help' are implemented. Investigate version constants (e.g., `XENIA VERSION` defined in build files). An HTTP library (e.g., libcurl or WinHTTP) may need to be integrated to fetch the latest version from a stable endpoint. Consider adding a simple dialog to display update information and changelog, possibly using existing UI patterns.