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+# Sorting Algorithm Visualizer v1.0.0 Release Notes
+
+## Overview
+Sorting Algorithm Visualizer is an interactive web application that helps users understand various sorting algorithms through visual representation of the sorting process.
+
+## Features
+### Core Functionality
+- Interactive visualization of 7 popular sorting algorithms:
+  - Bubble Sort
+  - Quick Sort
+  - Merge Sort
+  - Insertion Sort
+  - Selection Sort
+  - Heap Sort
+  - Shell Sort
+
+### User Interface
+- Clean, modern Vue.js-based interface
+- Real-time step-by-step visualization
+- Dynamic input support for custom number sequences
+- Algorithm selection dropdown with descriptions
+- Responsive design for various screen sizes
+
+### Technical Highlights
+- Frontend:
+  - Vue.js 3 with Composition API
+  - Modular component architecture
+  - Centralized state management
+  - RESTful API integration
+
+- Backend:
+  - Flask-based REST API
+  - Modular algorithm implementation
+  - Step-by-step tracking system
+  - Error handling and input validation
+
+## Installation
+```bash
+# Clone the repository
+git clone https://github.com/yourusername/sorting-algorithm-visualizer.git
+
+# Frontend setup
+cd sorting-algorithm-visualizer/frontend
+npm install
+npm run dev
+
+# Backend setup
+cd ../backend
+python -m venv venv
+source venv/bin/activate  # For Mac/Linux
+pip install -r requirements.txt
+python app.py
+```
+
+## System Requirements
+- Node.js 14.0 or higher
+- Python 3.8 or higher
+- Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
+- 2GB RAM minimum
+- 100MB free disk space
+
+## Known Issues
+- Large datasets (>1000 elements) may cause performance issues
+- Mobile view needs optimization for smaller screens
+
+## Coming Soon
+- Additional sorting algorithms
+- Animation speed control
+- Dark mode support
+- Algorithm complexity information
+- Performance metrics display
+- Export functionality for sorting steps
+
+## Contributors
+- Development Team
+- Open Source Contributors
+
+## License
+MIT License - See LICENSE file for details
+
+## Support
+For issues and feature requests, please use the GitHub issue tracker.
+
+---
+*Release Date: February 18, 2025*