CCA Release Notes

Welcome to the Coding Clinic Advisor's Publisher Products and Services Release Notes page. This page is your source of information about past releases on the CCA website. 

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March 2026 Release Notes


Subscription and Purchaser Experience Improvements

Purchaser Subscription Redemption Fixed
Purchasers who buy subscriptions on behalf of other users now receive a redemption code after checkout, as expected. Purchaser accounts no longer automatically gain access to library content and instead can distribute redemption codes to assigned users.

Redemption Code Timeout Issue Resolved
An issue that caused the site to time out when purchasers or recipients attempted to redeem a subscription code has been fixed. Users can now redeem subscription codes without encountering application timeout errors.

Homepage Enhancements

Homepage Visual Updates
The Coding Clinic Advisor homepage has been refreshed with several improvements to highlight content more effectively and enhance usability:

  • A new hero slideshow has been added
  • The hero search experience has been updated
  • Subscription cards on the homepage have been refreshed
  • News items now display in auto‑scrolling cards for improved visibility

Removal of “What’s New” Pop‑Up
The “What’s New” pop‑up has been removed from the homepage to provide a cleaner, less disruptive browsing experience.

Account Setup Improvements

Account Confirmation Issue Resolved
New users who receive an account confirmation email can now successfully set their password without encountering errors. This ensures new accounts are properly activated and usable upon first login.

Accessibility Improvements

Accessibility Audit Completed
A Q1 2026 accessibility audit was completed, and identified improvements have been addressed to enhance usability and accessibility across the platform.


 

February 2026 Release Notes


Account and Login Improvements

Password Updates Now Work Correctly

  • Users can now successfully change their passwords from the My Information page.
  • An issue that previously caused an unexpected error during password updates has been resolved.

Improved Login Recovery

  • Users who were temporarily blocked after multiple failed login attempts can now log in successfully once the block is cleared.
  • This fixes an issue that prevented access even after administrative unblocking.

Simplified Account Creation for Purchasers

  • Purchasers creating a new account are no longer required to complete Educator Information or Student Information fields.
  • Account creation is now streamlined and role‑appropriate.

Forms and Submissions Experience

Contact Us Form Error Message Fixed

  • Users submitting the Contact Us form will now see a clear confirmation message when their submission is successful.
  • A misleading error message that previously appeared despite successful submission has been removed.

Questionnaire Submission Confirmation Improved

  • Users submitting the Coding Clinic License Application Questionnaire will now see a proper success confirmation.
  • Confirmation and internal notification emails now send as expected, reducing confusion after submission.

Question Submission Tracking Improved

  • When users submit a question, the tracking number now displays correctly.
  • This resolves an issue where tracking information appeared as undefined after submission.

Terms and Conditions Visibility

Terms Acceptance Accurately Displayed

  • Accepted Terms and Conditions are now correctly logged and displayed on user records.
  • Dates shown on the Terms Acceptance report now reflect the correct acceptance date.

Page Editing and Navigation Improvements

Editing Tabs Restored

  • Tab labels on basic page editing screens have been restored, making content editing clearer and easier to navigate.

Accessibility Enhancements

Improved Accessibility Across the Site The following accessibility improvements were implemented to better support assistive technologies and meet accessibility standards:

  • All form elements now include proper labels
  • Page headings contain discernible text and follow correct semantic order
  • ARIA roles and attributes have been corrected
  • Page content is properly contained within structural landmarks

These updates improve usability for screen readers and keyboard navigation.

Homepage Improvements

Homepage Refresh New Look!

  • The Coding Clinic Advisor homepage has been refreshed to improve presentation of news and key content.
  • Updates include visual enhancements and removal of outdated elements to create a clearer experience for users.


     

January 2026 Release Notes


Subscription and Checkout Improvements

Student Subscription Access Fixed
Student users can now successfully select and purchase a Student Subscription without encountering errors during the subscription process. An issue that previously caused an unexpected error when students attempted to subscribe has been resolved.

Terms and Conditions Required at Checkout
Users are now required to explicitly accept the Terms and Conditions before completing a subscription purchase. If a user selects that they do not accept the Terms and Conditions, the checkout process will not proceed. This ensures transparency and confirms user acknowledgment prior to purchase.

 

Account and Transparency Updates

Terms and Conditions Acceptance Tracked by User
Acceptance of the Terms and Conditions is now tied to an individual user account. Users must select one of the following options:

  • I accept these terms and conditions
  • I do not accept these terms and conditions

This applies to subscriptions and slide deck PDF access and ensures acceptance is properly recorded per user.

My Account Page Improvements
The My Account page has been updated based on new design wireframes to improve usability and navigation. Users will experience a clearer layout and easier access to account‑related information.

 

Question Status Updates

New Question Status Available
A new question status, “Referred to AMA,” is now visible within the My Questions section. This provides users with clearer insight into the review and routing status of their submitted questions.

 

Content and Navigation Fixes

Educator Resources Page Restored
The Educator Resources page is once again accessible. An error that previously prevented the page from loading has been resolved so users can view educational materials without interruption.

Improved Content Links Across the Site
Links created within site content now function correctly. This improves navigation and ensures a consistent experience when users interact with links on pages and articles.

 

Accessibility and Security Enhancements

Accessibility Improvements Implemented
An accessibility audit was completed, and improvements were implemented to better support assistive technologies and inclusive access across the platform.

Enhanced User Security
Additional security protections have been implemented, including stronger password requirements, improved login security measures, and automatic logout after periods of inactivity. These updates help protect user accounts while maintaining a smooth experience.