diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
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+# Changelog
+
+All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
+
+The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
+and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
+
+## [1.0.0] - 2025-10-15
+
+### Added
+- Initial release of the full-stack MERN collaborative project management application.
+- Key features include:
+    - User Authentication (JWT)
+    - Project & Task Management
+    - Real-Time Collaboration (Socket.io)
+    - Dashboard Overview
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diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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 -   **Task Management**: Kanban-style board with ToDo, InProgress, and Done columns.
 -   **Real-Time Collaboration**: Task updates are broadcast to all project members instantly using Socket.io.
 -   **Dashboard Overview**: At-a-glance view of all projects and tasks with a chart for task statuses.
--   **Search & Filter**: Easily find tasks by title or filter them by assignee.
 -   **Protected Routes**: API is secured to ensure users can only access their own data.
 
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diff --git a/frontend/package.json b/frontend/package.json
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 {
   "name": "frontend",
   "private": true,
-  "version": "0.0.0",
+  "version": "1.0.0",
   "type": "module",
   "scripts": {
     "dev": "vite",