- Updated the version of @atyrode/excalidraw in package.json and yarn.lock to ensure compatibility with the latest features and fixes.
- Adjusted the integrity hash in yarn.lock to reflect the new version.

- Deleted the frontend-backend communication documentation as it is no longer relevant.
- Removed BuildVersionCheck, apiUtils, configService, and hooks files to streamline the codebase.
- Refactored AuthGate and related components to simplify authentication logic, setting isAuthenticated to a static value for now.
- Updated ExcalidrawWrapper and App components to reflect changes in authentication handling and removed unnecessary imports.
- Cleaned up various UI components by removing references to deleted hooks and API calls, ensuring a more maintainable code structure.

- Removed the ExcalidrawWrapper component to streamline the integration of Excalidraw directly within the App component.
- Updated the App component to handle Excalidraw rendering and state management, enhancing clarity and maintainability.
- Cleaned up index.html by removing unnecessary script imports related to Excalidraw.
- Adjusted authentication handling and UI elements to reflect the new structure, ensuring a more cohesive user experience.

- Removed the custom build-info plugin from vite.config.mts to simplify the configuration.
- Commented out analytics capture calls in ActionButton.tsx and SettingsDialog.tsx for future implementation consideration.
- Streamlined the codebase by eliminating unused imports and enhancing maintainability.

- Updated the authentication router to include a new `/api/auth/status` endpoint for checking user authentication status.
- Modified the logout functionality to clear the session cookie upon successful logout.
- Refactored the frontend to utilize the new authentication status hook, improving user experience by dynamically managing authentication state.
- Adjusted the main application routing to reflect the new API structure, ensuring a consistent and organized API design.

…ponents

- Simplified the authentication completion process in the popup by storing the completion timestamp in localStorage and directly closing the window.
- Removed the message event listener for auth completion, transitioning to a localStorage-based approach for better performance and reliability.
- Enhanced the AuthDialog component by dynamically loading the GitHub buttons script and adding a GitHub Star button for improved user engagement.
- Updated the MainMenu component to reset the Excalidraw scene upon logout, ensuring a clean state for the user experience.

- Updated the refresh_token function to use 'refresh_expires_in' for token expiry.
- Added a new endpoint for refreshing the session, improving user experience by allowing seamless token renewal.
- Refactored the auth_status endpoint to utilize user session data directly, enhancing clarity and maintainability.
- Improved the useAuthStatus hook to handle session expiration and refresh logic, ensuring timely updates to authentication state.
- Enhanced error handling in the logout process for better debugging and user feedback.

…dling

- Removed unnecessary print statement for missing session ID in the authentication callback.
- Simplified the auth_status endpoint by removing the request parameter, enhancing clarity.
- Updated error logging in the useLogout hook to provide more context in case of JSON parsing failures.

- Removed unused redis import from config.py to streamline dependencies.
- Simplified the import statements in dependencies.py for clarity.
- Updated the condition for rendering the AuthDialog in App.tsx to explicitly check for false authentication state.
- Adjusted the useAuthStatus hook to return undefined for isAuthenticated when data is not available, enhancing state management.

- Introduced a new padding configuration in the default initial data for better layout control.
- Increased the iframe load timeout from 2 seconds to 5 seconds to enhance reliability in loading external content.

- Added a new custom hook, useAppConfig, to fetch and manage application configuration.
- Integrated PostHog initialization in the App component based on the fetched configuration.
- Updated AuthGate to utilize app configuration for OIDC priming and improved error handling for configuration loading.
- Enhanced PostHog initialization logic to prevent multiple initializations and handle errors gracefully.

- Replaced static authentication state with dynamic state management using the `useAuthStatus` hook in `AuthGate` component.
- Updated effect dependencies to include loading state from `useAuthStatus`, ensuring proper handling of authentication status and configuration loading.

…ponent

- Added a debounced function to manage app state updates, reducing unnecessary broadcasts.
- Integrated lodash's debounce and isEqual for efficient state comparison and broadcasting.
- Updated handleSceneChange to utilize the new debounced function for app state updates.
- Enhanced Portal class with a method to broadcast app state updates over WebSocket.

…nd Portal components

- Eliminated the viewport bounds throttling and related methods from the Collab component to streamline functionality.
- Removed follow/unfollow request methods from the Portal class, simplifying the collaboration logic.
- Cleaned up the Collab component by removing unused event listeners and state management related to user following.

- Deleted the developer onboarding guide and frontend collaboration documentation as they are no longer relevant to the current project structure and workflow.
- This cleanup helps streamline the documentation repository and reduces confusion for new contributors.

… canvas data on pad initialization

- Added `elements` and `files` properties to `INITIAL_APP_DATA` for better state management.
- Updated the `usePad` hook to normalize canvas data before updating the scene, enhancing data consistency.

…iodic sync to constants.ts

- Replaced manual scene update with a reference to INITIAL_APP_DATA for cleaner state management.
- This change enhances maintainability and ensures consistency with the initialized app data structure.

- Deleted `--button-hover-bg` variables from both light and dark themes in `_excalidraw-overrides.scss` to simplify styling and improve maintainability.

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