data/knowledge/updates/deprecations.md

# Deprecations

## Overview

This document tracks deprecated features and their removal schedule.

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## Version 1.0.0 Deprecations

### Legacy Animation API
**Deprecated:** v1.0.0  
**Will be removed:** v1.2.0

Old way (deprecated):
```python
from animations import OldSpinner
s = OldSpinner()
s.start()
```

New way (recommended):
```python
from animations import Spinner
with Spinner("Loading..."):
    do_something()
```

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## Version 0.9.0 Deprecations

### Python 3.7 Support
**Deprecated:** v0.9.0  
**Will be removed:** v2.0.0

Python 3 support timeline:
- Python 3.7 - Deprecated in v0.9.0
- Python 3.8 - Supported
- Python 3.9 - Supported
- Python 3.10 - Supported
- Python 3.11 - Supported
- Python 3.12 - Planned support

### Legacy CLI format
**Deprecated:** v0.9.0  
**Will be removed:** v1.1.0

Old CLI (deprecated):
```bash
burme-coder run "question"
```

New CLI (recommended):
```bash
burme-coder ask "question"
```

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## Migration Guides

### From v0.9.x to v1.0.0

1. **Update dependencies:**
   ```bash
   pip install --upgrade burme-coder-max
   ```

2. **Update CLI commands:**
   ```bash
   # Old (deprecated)
   burme-coder run "question"
   
   # New
   burme-coder ask "question"
   ```

3. **Update animation imports:**
   ```python
   # Old (deprecated)
   from animations import OldSpinner
   
   # New
   from animations import Spinner
   ```

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## Removed Features

### v1.0.0
No features removed in v1.0.0 (initial release)

### Planned Removals
| Feature | Version | Reason |
|---------|---------|--------|
| OldSpinner class | v1.2.0 | Improved API |
| Python 3.7 | v2.0.0 | Security |
| Legacy CLI | v1.1.0 | Clarity |

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## Best Practices

1. Always use recommended patterns
2. Check deprecation warnings
3. Update before major version changes
4. Report issues if migration is difficult

### Enable Deprecation Warnings
```python
import warnings
warnings.filterwarnings('default', category=DeprecationWarning)
```

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## Questions?

If you have questions about deprecations:
- 📧 Email: contact@amkyawdev.com
- 💬 GitHub Discussions

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*Last updated: January 2025*