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Changelog

All notable changes to the Free Credly Badges repository will be documented in this file.

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

[Unreleased]

Added

  • Comprehensive CONTRIBUTING.md with detailed contribution guidelines
  • CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md establishing community standards
  • LICENSE file (MIT License)
  • CHANGELOG.md for tracking repository updates
  • Enhanced README sections:
    • Getting Started guide
    • FAQ section
    • How to Contribute section
    • Roadmap
    • Community & Support information
    • Acknowledgments
    • Repository stats badges

Changed

  • Improved README structure for better navigation
  • Enhanced documentation throughout

[2.0.0] - 2025-01-XX

Major Milestone: 500+ Badges! 🎉

Added

  • Reached 500+ total free Credly badges
  • Expanded to 52 issuing organizations
  • Launched GitHub Pages website
  • Added automated badge counting
  • Organization grid view for easier navigation

Changed

  • Reorganized badge listings by organization
  • Improved mobile responsiveness
  • Updated badge descriptions with more detail

[1.5.0] - 2024-12-XX

Added

  • 50+ new badges from various organizations
  • Added Linux Foundation badges
  • Added MongoDB certification paths
  • Added Google Cloud training badges

Changed

  • Updated existing badge links
  • Improved table formatting
  • Enhanced badge descriptions

[1.0.0] - 2024-09-XX

Initial Release

Added

  • Initial collection of 300+ free Credly badges
  • 30+ issuing organizations
  • Basic README structure
  • Organization-based categorization
  • Badge details including:
    • Description
    • Skills covered
    • Earning criteria
    • Time to earn
    • Difficulty level

Features

  • Direct links to Credly badge pages
  • Badge images and descriptions
  • Organization logos
  • Searchable content

Types of Changes

  • Added for new features or badges
  • Changed for changes in existing functionality
  • Deprecated for soon-to-be removed features
  • Removed for removed features or badges
  • Fixed for bug fixes
  • Security for vulnerability fixes

How to Contribute to the Changelog

When submitting a pull request:

  1. Add your changes under the [Unreleased] section
  2. Use the appropriate category (Added, Changed, Fixed, etc.)
  3. Write clear, concise descriptions
  4. Include badge names and organizations for badge additions

Example:

### Added
- AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials badge from Amazon Web Services
- 10 new badges from Google Cloud

Version History Notes

Major Versions (X.0.0)

  • Significant new features
  • Major reorganization
  • Breaking changes

Minor Versions (0.X.0)

  • New badge additions
  • New organization additions
  • Feature enhancements

Patch Versions (0.0.X)

  • Bug fixes
  • Link updates
  • Documentation improvements

Upcoming Changes

Check our Roadmap for planned features and enhancements.

🗣️ Questions?

For questions about changes or to suggest additions, please open an issue.

Maintained by @wesleyscholl