version.md

POWERBACK.us Version Information

This document tracks the current versions of major dependencies and development tools used in the POWERBACK.us project.

Current Build Versions

Core Runtime

• Node.js: v18.12.0 (recommended for development)
• npm: 9.x (package manager)
• MongoDB: 6.x (database)

Frontend Stack

• React: 18.x (UI framework)
• TypeScript: 4.x (type system)
• Bootstrap: 5.x (CSS framework)
• Webpack: 5.x (bundler, via react-scripts)

Backend Stack

• Express: 4.x (web framework)
• Mongoose: 7.x (MongoDB ODM)
• Passport.js: 0.6.x (authentication)
• Joi: 17.x (validation)

Payment & External Services

• Stripe: Latest (payment processing)
• Congress.gov API: v3 (legislative data)
• OpenFEC API: v1 (campaign finance)
• Google Civics API: v2 (representative lookup)

Development Tools

• Jest: 29.x (testing framework)
• Playwright: Latest (e2e testing)
• ESLint: 8.x (code quality)
• Nodemon: 3.x (dev server)

Production Tools

• PM2: Latest (process manager)
• MongoDB Atlas: Cloud database hosting

Environment Requirements

Development Setup

• Node.js v18.12.0 or higher
• MongoDB instance (local or Atlas)
• Git for version control
• Modern web browser for testing

Production Deployment

• Node.js v18.12.0+
• PM2 for process management
• SSH access to production server
• SSL certificates for HTTPS

Version Update History

Last Updated

• Date: January 2025
• Updated by: Development Team
• Reason: Documentation standardization and dependency audit

Previous Updates

• Node.js upgraded to v18.12.0 for LTS support
• React 18 upgrade for improved performance
• TypeScript 4.x for enhanced type safety
• MongoDB 6.x for improved query performance

Upgrade Considerations

Breaking Changes

• Node.js v18+ requires updated native modules
• React 18 introduces new concurrent features
• MongoDB 6.x has deprecated some query operators

Compatibility Notes

• All dependencies tested with Node.js v18.12.0
• Frontend builds require modern bundler support
• Backend APIs maintain backward compatibility

Related Documentation

• Development Setup Guide - Complete development environment setup
• Deployment Automation - Production deployment process
• API Documentation - Backend API endpoints and integration
• Contributing Guidelines - How to contribute to the project
• NPM Scripts - Available npm commands

Support

For version-specific issues or upgrade questions:

• Check the Development Setup Guide
• Review API Documentation for integration details
• Contact support at support@powerback.us