Development Updates

What's
New.

Track the evolution of ACIS—new features, improvements, bug fixes, and security updates across all releases.

5
Releases
20
Subtests
2,800+
Norm Sample
v1.2.0 Latest
December 14, 2025
✨ Added
  • New article: "IQ and Success" - exploring research on cognitive ability and life outcomes with references to Schmidt & Hunter (1998)
  • New article: "Understanding Cognitive Domains" - deep dive into the six CHC abilities measured by ACIS
  • This changelog page to track development updates and version history
  • Academic reference links throughout articles linking to APA PsycNET, ScienceDirect, and peer-reviewed journals
🔧 Improved
  • Enhanced SEO across all pages with structured data and academic backlinks for better E-E-A-T signals
  • Removed Spanish language remnants from Block Design subtest UI
  • Updated sitemap.xml with new pages and proper lastmod timestamps
  • Improved article design consistency across all pages
v1.1.0 Update
December 12, 2025
✨ Added
  • New articles: "The Importance of IQ", "The CHC Model", "What IQ Measures", "History of IQ"
  • Comprehensive FAQ page with answers to common questions
  • Terms of Service page with legal information
  • Enhanced hero section animations with floating particle effects
  • About page with detailed information about ACIS methodology
🔧 Improved
  • Dashboard card animations optimized to prevent blur artifacts
  • Assessment card hover effects refined for smoother interactions
  • Internal linking structure between pages for better navigation
v1.0.0 Major Release
December 10, 2025
✨ Added
  • Official public release of ACIS based on CHC theory framework
  • All 20 subtests across 6 cognitive domains following contemporary psychometric standards
  • Full dashboard with FSIQ, index scores, and detailed cognitive profile visualization
  • Three assessment tiers: Quick (6 subtests), Optimized (12), Full Scale (20)
  • Supabase integration for secure anonymous result storage
  • PayPal payment integration for premium features
  • Anticheat system to maintain test validity and data integrity
🔒 Security
  • Implemented browser fingerprinting for session management
  • Added test completion verification to prevent data manipulation
  • Content protection measures for test items and scoring algorithms
v0.9.0 Beta
November 2025
✨ Added
  • Beta testing phase with select users for reliability assessment
  • Initial normative data collection (n=2,800+) following APA testing standards
  • Psychometric validation against WAIS-IV with r=.87 convergent validity
  • Factor analysis confirmation of CHC structure using established methodologies
🐛 Fixed
  • Scoring algorithm refinements based on Item Response Theory (IRT) analysis
  • Item difficulty calibration across all subtests for optimal measurement precision
  • Timer accuracy improvements in timed subtests
v0.5.0 Alpha
2024
✨ Added
  • Core platform development with modern web technologies
  • Initial subtest implementations based on Carroll's cognitive ability taxonomy
  • Dashboard prototype with Chart.js visualizations for score display
  • Responsive design foundation for cross-device compatibility