Quick Atlas Release Devlog

Version: 1.0.0
Build Type: Standalone Windows Executable
Release Date: November 2025

Overview

Quick Atlas is a lightweight, self-contained mapping utility designed for instant offline geographic visualization. It focuses on speed, precision, and simplicity while maintaining a professional, production-ready interface. This release marks the first full build compiled into a portable .exe package, requiring no Python installation or dependency setup.

Objectives Achieved

1. Core Application Stability
The one-page master architecture has been validated and refined to ensure full functionality within a compiled environment. The build demonstrates consistent behavior across Windows 10 and Windows 11 platforms with minimal memory overhead.

2. Visual Design Integration
The official Quick Atlas logo and banner are now embedded in the release package, with icon consistency verified across all layers of the interface and executable. The assets directory includes all visual identifiers for branding uniformity.

3. Performance Optimization
Application launch time has been reduced, and background processes were cleaned to minimize CPU load. The executable maintains responsive UI flow even under extended runtime.

4. Packaging and Portability
The .exe release is portable and can run directly from any location, including USB or cloud-synced folders. PyInstaller configuration was optimized to include all dependencies and use the project’s custom icon.

5. Error Handling and Logging
Runtime exception handling was improved with clear user feedback for missing files or system resource issues. Log messages are concise and color-coded for developer clarity.

Known Limitations

• The first startup may take slightly longer while resource caching completes.

• Some antivirus programs may briefly flag the executable due to PyInstaller’s compression method. This is a false positive.

• The window may resize incorrectly on ultrawide monitors; a UI patch is planned.

Planned Features for Next Release

• Export function for custom region maps in multiple formats

• Dark and light UI theme selector

• Integrated update checker

• Additional localization support

Developer Notes

The release build follows a non-modular philosophy: all logic remains unified in a single master script for ease of maintenance and direct iteration. Internal structure allows patch-level upgrades without rewriting the full application.

Summary

Quick Atlas 1.0.0 represents a clean, production-grade launch. The tool is ready for deployment, portable distribution, and real-world use. This marks the completion of the first stable milestone, setting the foundation for extended visual and functional updates.