IRC technology news from the first half of 2024
The IRC technology landscape in the first half of 2024 experienced significant advancements. InspIRCd v4.0.0, CoreIRC, goguma, Halloy, KVIrc, soju, ZNC, InspIRCd, UnrealIRCd, Eggdrop, PBot, Ibis, ircjournal, Anope, and Atheme introduced new features and enhancements, enhancing user experience and functionality.
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In the first half of 2024, the IRC technology landscape saw significant developments across various categories. InspIRCd v4.0.0 was a major release after five years, introducing new features like the REDACT command for message moderation. Mobile clients like CoreIRC and goguma received updates for better performance and compatibility with newer platforms. Desktop clients such as Halloy and KVIrc incorporated enhancements like theme options and improved user experience. Bouncers like soju and ZNC added features like file uploads and capability negotiation. IRC servers like InspIRCd and UnrealIRCd introduced new functionalities such as fingerprint cloak methods and support for modern authentication mechanisms. Bot frameworks like Eggdrop and PBot expanded their capabilities with new scripting options and game plugins. Additionally, libraries and utilities like Ibis and ircjournal were introduced to streamline IRC development processes. Services like Anope and Atheme continued to evolve with new features for user account management and network scalability. Overall, the IRC technology ecosystem in 2024 witnessed a wave of innovations and improvements across various tools and platforms.
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