A new update to the IE explorer alternitive

Version 1.0.0

Date: 2024-07-27

Features Added:

1. Basic Browser Functionality:
   • Implemented a QMainWindow with a QTabWidget to support multiple tabs.
   • Added a custom QWebEngineView subclass (BrowserTab) for rendering web content.
   • Included essential browser controls such as back, forward, reload, and home buttons.
2. Tab Management:
   • Added functionality to create new tabs with a default URL (http://www.google.com).
   • Implemented the ability to close tabs, with logic to exit the application if the last tab is closed.
   • Enhanced the UI with a dark theme for better visual appeal.
3. Tab Shortcuts:
   • Integrated keyboard shortcuts for tab navigation:
     • Ctrl + F2: Opens a new tab.
     • Ctrl + Tab: Switches to the next tab.
     • Ctrl + Shift + Tab: Switches to the previous tab.
4. Toolbar Enhancements:
   • Added a "+" button to the toolbar to create new tabs.
   • Updated the toolbar to include a ChatBot button that opens a chat interface.
5. ChatBot Integration:
   • Created a ChatBotApp class with a Tkinter-based UI for a basic chat interface.
   • Integrated predefined question-answer pairs to simulate a chatbot experience.
   • Implemented a send_message function to handle user inputs and display responses.
6. Error Handling and Debugging:
   • Added type checks and debug statements to ensure correct URL handling.
   • Improved error handling in the tab creation function to address type issues.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed the issue with the setUrl method by ensuring the argument is of type QUrl.
• Corrected crashes related to tab operations by ensuring proper URL type and handling.

Known Issues:

• Ensure compatibility with different operating systems and PyQt5 versions.
• Monitor for any further issues with URL loading and tab management.

Future Enhancements:

• Implement advanced features for tab management, such as tab grouping or saving session states.
• Improve the ChatBot functionality with natural language processing capabilities.
• Add more customizable themes and settings for user personalization.

This log summarizes the significant additions and changes made to the Quantum Browser, providing a clear overview of its development progress and functionality.