0.2.35 and update documentation

Updated version to 0.2.35 across all relevant files, including `README.md`, `claude.md`, `requirements.mdx`, `specs.mdx`, and `pyproject.toml`. Updated release notes to reflect new features and UI improvements:

- removed and added version back to title, while capturing screenshots
- Added spinner for loading states.
- Improved graphics and added favicon.
- Moved leaderboard navigation to footer menu.
- Integrated leaderboard submission in game over dialog.
- Updated routing and navigation links.

Updated `__version__` in `__init__.py` and modified `_render_header` in `ui.py` to display the version dynamically. Ensured consistency in documentation and referenced the Wrdler → BattleWords upgrade checklist.

.github/prompts/document.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-update readme.md, claude.md, specs/specs.mdx, specs/requirements.mdx , specs/leaderboard_spec.mdx, wrdler/__init__.py, pyproject.toml, #gameplay_guide.md  for these latest changes, as needed. Make changes minimal.
+update readme.md, claude.md, specs/specs.mdx, specs/requirements.mdx , specs/leaderboard_spec.mdx, battlewords/__init__.py, pyproject.toml, #gameplay_guide.md  for these latest changes, as needed. Make changes minimal.
 include any new features, bug fixes, or important updates in the documentation.
 ensure **Current Version:** is up to date in all relevant files.
 ensure **Last Updated:** is current

README.md

@@ -19,23 +19,22 @@ tags:
 
 > **This project is used by [huggingface.co](https://huggingface.co/spaces/Surn/BattleWords) as a demonstration of interactive word games in Python.**
 
-**Current Version:** 0.2.34
-**Last Updated:** 2025-01-20
+**Current Version:** 0.2.35
+**Last Updated:** 2026-01-29
 
 BattleWords is a vocabulary learning game inspired by classic Battleship mechanics. The objective is to discover hidden words on a grid, earning points for strategic guessing before all letters are revealed.
 
 ## Recent Changes
-- version 0.2.34
+- version 0.2.35
 - New spinner implementation for loading states
 - Updated graphics and improved visual polish
 - Favicon added for browser tab branding
-- Leaderboard navigation moved to footer menu
-- Game over dialog now integrates leaderboard submission and displays qualification results
+- Leaderboard navigation moved to footer menu (not sidebar)
+- Game over dialog integrates leaderboard submission and displays qualification results
 - Leaderboard page routing uses query parameters and custom navigation links
 - Footer navigation links to Leaderboard, Play, and Settings pages
 - Minimal documentation and UI updates for these changes
 
-> For the detailed porting checklist (Wrdler → BattleWords), see `specs/upgrade.mdx`.
 
 ## Features
 
@@ -72,7 +71,7 @@ BattleWords is a vocabulary learning game inspired by classic Battleship mechani
 - **"Show Challenge Share Links" toggle** (default OFF) to control URL visibility
 - Each player gets different random words from the same wordlist
 
-### UI & Navigation Updates (v0.2.34+)
+### UI & Navigation Updates (v0.2.35+)
 - **Spinner implementation** for loading states
 - **Updated graphics** for improved visuals
 - **Favicon** added for browser tab branding
@@ -80,6 +79,8 @@ BattleWords is a vocabulary learning game inspired by classic Battleship mechani
 - **Leaderboard navigation** is now in the footer menu
 - **Leaderboard page routing** uses query parameters and custom navigation links
 - **Game over dialog** integrates leaderboard submission and displays qualification results
+- **Leaderboard page routing** uses query parameters and custom navigation links
+- **Game over dialog** integrates leaderboard submission and displays qualification results
 
 ### Deployment & Technical
 - **Dockerfile-based deployment** supported for Hugging Face Spaces and other container platforms
@@ -212,6 +213,18 @@ CRYPTO_PK=                             # Reserved for future signing
  - Personal high scores sidebar with filtering
  - Player statistics tracking (games played, averages, bests)
  
+ - version 0.2.34
+  - New spinner implementation for loading states
+  - Updated graphics and improved visual polish
+  - Favicon added for browser tab branding
+  - Leaderboard navigation moved to footer menu (not sidebar)
+  - Game over dialog integrates leaderboard submission and displays qualification results
+  - Leaderboard page routing uses query parameters and custom navigation links
+  - Footer navigation links to Leaderboard, Play, and Settings pages
+  - Minimal documentation and UI updates for these changes
+
+  > For the detailed porting checklist (Wrdler → BattleWords), see `specs/upgrade.mdx`.
+ 
  - 0.2.33
   - Simplified UI and improved gameplay experience
   - Enhanced subheader text clarity

battlewords/__init__.py

@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
-__version__ = "0.2.34"
+__version__ = "0.2.35"
 __all__ = ["models", "generator", "logic", "ui", "game_storage", "modules"]

battlewords/ui.py

@@ -230,7 +230,7 @@ def _sync_back(state: GameState) -> None:
 
 
 def _render_header():
-    st.title(f"Battlewords", anchor="title")
+    st.title(f"Battlewords v{version}", anchor="title")
 
     st.subheader("Click the cells to reveal the letters of words on the grid. The radar screen pulses show the LAST letter of the six words. Guess the words for extra points and a better score!", anchor="subtitle")
 

claude.md

@@ -3,8 +3,8 @@
 ## Project Overview
 BattleWords is a vocabulary learning game inspired by Battleship mechanics, built with Streamlit and Python 3.12. Players reveal cells on a 12x12 grid to discover hidden words and earn points for strategic guessing.
 
-**Current Version:** 0.2.34 (Stable - Spinner, Graphics, Favicon, UI Navigation)
-**Last Updated:** 2025-01-20
+**Current Version:** 0.2.35 (Stable - Spinner, Graphics, Favicon, UI Navigation)
+**Last Updated:** 2026-01-29
 **Next Version:** 0.3.0 (In Development - Wrdler improvements)
 **Repository:** https://github.com/Oncorporation/BattleWords.git
 **Live Demo:** https://huggingface.co/spaces/Surn/BattleWords
@@ -16,12 +16,12 @@ The detailed porting checklist lives in `specs/upgrade.mdx`.
 ## Recent Changes
 See `README.md` for the canonical release notes: [Recent Changes](README.md#recent-changes)
 
-- v0.2.34
+- v0.2.35
   - New spinner implementation for loading states
   - Updated graphics and improved visual polish
   - Favicon added for browser tab branding
-  - Leaderboard navigation moved to footer menu
-  - Game over dialog now integrates leaderboard submission and displays qualification results
+  - Leaderboard navigation moved to footer menu (not sidebar)
+  - Game over dialog integrates leaderboard submission and displays qualification results
   - Leaderboard page routing uses query parameters and custom navigation links
   - Footer navigation links to Leaderboard, Play, and Settings pages
 

pyproject.toml

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 [project]
 name = "battlewords"
-version = "0.2.34"
+version = "0.2.35"
 description = "BattleWords vocabulary game with game sharing via shortened game_id URL referencing server-side JSON settings"
 readme = "README.md"
 requires-python = ">=3.12,<3.13"

specs/requirements.mdx

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 # Battlewords: Implementation Requirements
 
-**Current Version:** 0.2.34
-**Last Updated:** 2025-06-13
+**Current Version:** 0.2.35
+**Last Updated:** 2026-01-29
 
-## Recent Changes (v0.2.34)
+## Recent Changes (v0.2.35)
 See `README.md` for the canonical release notes: [Recent Changes](README.md#recent-changes)
 
 - New spinner implementation for loading states

specs/specs.mdx

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Battlewords Game Requirements (specs.md)
 
-**Current Version:** 0.2.34
-**Last Updated:** 2025-01-20
+**Current Version:** 0.2.35
+**Last Updated:** 2026-01-29
 
 ## Overview
 Battlewords is inspired by the classic Battleship game, but uses words instead of ships. The objective is to discover hidden words on a grid, earning points for strategic guessing before all letters are revealed.
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ Battlewords is inspired by the classic Battleship game, but uses words instead o
 ## Upgrade Checklist
 The detailed Wrdler  BattleWords porting checklist is tracked in `specs/upgrade.mdx`.
 
-## Recent Changes (v0.2.34)
+## Recent Changes (v0.2.35)
 See `README.md` for the canonical release notes: [Recent Changes](README.md#recent-changes)
 
 - New spinner implementation for loading states