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+3.0.0 (2016-01-27)
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+
+New features
+
+ - complete rewrite of the JavaScript frontend using Angular and AngularMaterial;
+ - responsive design and accessible options focused on mobile devices;
+ - horizontal 3-pane view for a better experience on large desktop screens;
+ - new color palette and better contrast ratio as recommended by the W3C;
+ - improved accessibility to persons with disabilities by enabling common ARIA attributes.
+
+and many more!
+
 2.3.7 (2016-01-XX)
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