Method checkForVersionUpdate

src/main.ts:513–551

* Check for version updates and show release notes if needed

()

	 * Check for version updates and show release notes if needed
	 */
	async checkForVersionUpdate(): Promise<void> {
		try {
			const currentVersion = this.manifest.version;
			const lastSeenVersion = this.settings.lastSeenVersion;

			// If this is a new install or version has changed, show release notes (if enabled)
			if (lastSeenVersion && lastSeenVersion !== currentVersion) {
				const showReleaseNotes = this.settings.showReleaseNotesOnUpdate ?? true;
				if (showReleaseNotes) {
					// Show release notes after a delay to ensure UI is ready
					window.setTimeout(() => {
						void (async () => {
							await this.activateReleaseNotesView();
							// Update lastSeenVersion immediately after showing the release notes
							// This ensures they only show once per version
							this.settings.lastSeenVersion = currentVersion;
							await this.saveSettings();
						})();
					}, 1500); // Slightly longer delay than migration to avoid conflicts
				} else {
					// Still update lastSeenVersion even if not showing release notes
					this.settings.lastSeenVersion = currentVersion;
					await this.saveSettings();
				}
			}

			// Update lastSeenVersion if it hasn't been set yet (new install)
			if (!lastSeenVersion) {
				this.settings.lastSeenVersion = currentVersion;
				await this.saveSettings();
			}
		} catch (error) {
			tasknotesLogger.error("Error checking for version update:", {
				category: "configuration",
				operation: "checking-version-update",
				error: error,
			});
		}
	}

	async checkForNewReleaseOnStartup(): Promise<void> {
		if (this.settings.checkForUpdatesOnStartup === false) {