matrix-org / matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk

Breaking changes are not adequately documented

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Description

Release page for https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk/releases/tag/v21.0.0 says that callback support has been removed from *a lot of the methods* but it doesn't list those methods.

Could these SDK releases have proper documentation on breaking changes so that people using outside of Element also able to upgrade easily?

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Research direction

Start with the v21.0.0 release page and review how this SDK records release and breaking-change information. Identify the methods affected by callback removal and document them for SDK users outside Element, while making the release notes clear about upgrade impact. Done means the affected methods and breaking changes are explicitly listed.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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