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March 10th, 2026

‘The Steel Vault’ Strict Mode & Global Store Sync Today marked the introduction of “Strict Mode” (a locking mechanism for user commitments), a dedicated configuration workflow, and a massive migration to a synchronized Zustand global state for zero-latency screen transitions.

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1. End-To-End Strict Mode Enforcement

We implemented “The Steel Vault,” an absolute lockdown on a task instance that prevents editing, cheating, or deleting:
  • Immutable Locks: Added the strict_until timestamp to task instances.
  • Backend Vault: Core update, delete, and cleanup mutations will now hard-reject modifications if the task is actively locked.
  • Collision Restorations: Enhanced the automated generateSeries runner to track Manual Exceptions and perform global collision checks against existing manual locks, so system templates never overwrite a locked slot.
  • Lock Consequence API: Shifted our API to return structured errors for violating locked states, routing this feedback cleanly to the UI for explanation rather than noisy crashes.

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2. Immersive Strict Mode Configuration

Built a dedicated sequence to allow users to legally lock their tasks:
  • Dedicated Flow: Created the (strict-mode) routing group using the new ActionScreenLayout. It triggers smoothly from the Event options menu.
  • Selection Mechanics: The StrictModeSetup screen offers 1-Day and 2-Day quick shortcuts, paired alongside a Custom SelectionSheet for granular, long-term vaulting.
  • Visual Branding: The vault mechanism strongly relies on primary blue (#4FA0FF), separating it visually from the punitive red penalty UI. StrictModeBanner rows inside EventDetailModal now utilize this “VAULT ACTIVE” styling.

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3. ‘Optivault’ Zustand Store Sync

We eliminated the annoying “loading skeleton” flash when jumping between editing screens:
  • useTaskStore Global Cache: We architected an internal Zustand store to cache all “Live” tasks in memory.
  • Auto-Hydration: The useTasks hook now subscribes to Convex and continuously force-feeds the new truth into our global store.
  • Instant Rendering: Configuration screens (StrictModeSetup, etc.) now directly query Zustand synchronously, drawing 60FPS UI changes instantly.

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4. Navigation & Layout Refinements

  • Pop-Down Bug Fix: Fixed a UI glitch in the native SQLite component where failed server-side lock requests still flashed as “Success” locally. SQLite now awaits true backend confirmation.
  • Stack Navigation Fixes: Reworked back-gesture logic; screens are completely unmounted with router.back() to prevent infinite loops and massive navigation stack bloating during task setup iterations.
  • Unified Info Cards: Standardized the Event Detail layout, harmonizing the Penalty and Waiver displays by refactoring them to use the robust ConditionCard base component.