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Author: raoulvdberge

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+= Announcing Refined Storage 2
+:type: article
+:description: A new major version of Refined Storage is in the works.
+:date: 2021-05-18
+
+Since October 2020 I've silently been working on and off on a new major version of Refined Storage. This version is a complete rewrite with an extra focus on quality.
+
+The mod is over 5 years old at this point and the code is starting to show its age. I don't think that there is any original code remaining from 2015 as it has been refactored constantly over the years, but now feels like a good moment to start over.
+
+The biggest problem with the current version of the mod is that while it works, the code quality isn't that good. There are no tests and the structure/architecture isn't that sane. That makes it hard to keep adding features and to support the mod on the long term, due to regressions and bugs.
+
+I've learned a lot the past few years. I started Refined Storage when I was a kid in high school, now I'm a software engineer by trade. I want the code to be as good as possible so that I can keep enjoying working on it.
+
+Rewriting a mod the size of Refined Storage can be a huge trap and could very well fail due to the effort required, but I feel like this is required to secure the future of the mod.
+
+The mod is being rewritten with an enhanced focus on quality (that's why it is taking so long!) and to be modloader independent.
+
+In terms of features the mod will largely stay the same. There will be some subtle differences here and there, but nothing too huge. See it as a new coat of paint.
+
+Because I'm working full-time, I have to divide my time better. Time is the most precious thing in life and in my free time I want to work on things that I enjoy the most. Working on Refined Storage 2 gives me the most enjoyment, so most time will be going to that.

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+= A big milestone for Refined Storage 2
+:type: article
+:description: The first milestone for Refined Storage 2 has been completed.
+:date: 2022-07-04
+
+After almost 2 years of development, link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage2/milestone/1?closed=1[the first milestone for Refined Storage 2 has been completed].
+
+Finishing the first milestone is a big deal. Important architectural decisions have been made to lay a solid foundation for further milestones and content.
+
+You can track the progress in the following locations:
+
+* link:https://github.com/orgs/refinedmods/projects/6[The project board]
+* link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage2/milestones[The list of milestones]
+* link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage2[The GitHub repository]

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+= A week of modding
+:type: article
+:description: A week of modding for Refined Storage 1.x, Refined Storage Addons, and Ranged Pumps.
+:date: 2023-07-07
+
+This week was an important one for Refined Storage 1.x, Refined Storage Addons, and Ranged Pumps:
+
+* They got ported to Minecraft 1.20.1
+* link:https://modrinth.com/user/raoulvdberge[They are now available on Modrinth as well]
+* After a successful trial run on Refined Storage 2, link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedarchitect[the Refined Architect build infrastructure] is used instead of the custom solution per mod (yay, unification!)
+* link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage/blob/develop/CHANGELOG.md[The historical changelogs got updated to the Keep A Changelog format]
+* link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage/tags[The historical versions all got a tag on Git] and a link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage/releases[corresponding release on GitHub]
+
+Actually using Refined Architect on our projects only took a week, but the planning, pre-work, and testing with Refined Storage 2 took many weeks.
+
+Along with that, link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage2/releases/tag/v2.0.0-milestone.2.11[Refined Storage 2 has also been ported to Minecraft 1.20.1].
+
+The next plans are:
+
+* Release a Fabric port of Ranged Pumps
+* Potentially port Refined Pipes to Minecraft 1.20.1
+* Keep on working on Refined Storage 2, link:https://github.com/orgs/refinedmods/projects/6/views/7[in which Milestone 2 is nearing completion]

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+= Refined Storage 2 - milestone 2 completed!
+:type: article
+:description: Milestone 2 for Refined Storage 2 has been completed.
+:date: 2023-08-19
+
+Today, *milestone 2* for Refined Storage 2 has been completed!
+
+image::../../assets/news/20230819-refined-storage-2-milestone-2-completed.png[Screenshot showing how milestone 2 is completed on GitHub]
+
+link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage2/wiki/FAQ[_If you don't know what Refined Storage 2 is, please read the FAQ first._]
+
+[.underline.bold]#Milestone 2 brings a lot of essential features:#
+
+* Importer
+* Exporter
+* Upgrades
+* Interface
+* External Storage
+* Support for multiple resource types in a single Grid
+* Colored cables
+* Crafting Grid
+* Detector
+* Constructor
+* Destructor
+* Additional JEI/REI integrations
+
+Additionally, some features have been reworked or improved in comparison with Refined Storage 1.x.
+
+Some statistics:
+
+* Milestone 2 was in development from June 22nd, 2022 to August 19th, 2023.
++ That is little over a year! _(milestone 1 was in development from October 24th, 2020 to June 22nd, 2022 - almost 2 years)_
+* Milestone 2 had 63 closed issues _(milestone 1 had 61 closed issues)_
+* Milestone 2 had 15 releases _(milestone 1 had 5 releases)_
+
+[.underline.bold]#What's next?#
+
+Now that milestone 2 is completed, I can focus on *milestone 3*.
+
+link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage2/milestone/3[Milestone 3 brings more networking and wireless access tools.]
+
+After that, the last milestone, link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage2/milestone/4[milestone 4] is on the horizon, which will bring autocrafting.
+
+[.underline.bold]#Want to try out Refined Storage 2 yourself?#
+
+* link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage2/releases/tag/v2.0.0-milestone.2.14[Find the latest version for milestone 2 here.]
+* link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage2/wiki/Getting-started[Find the getting started guide here.]
+* link:https://discordapp.com/invite/VYzsydb[Join our Discord and let me know what your findings are!]

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+= Refined Storage 2 status update - March 2024
+:type: article
+:description: A status update on the development of Refined Storage 2.
+:date: 2024-03-19
+
+I'm starting a regular series of Refined Storage 2 status updates.
+
+link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage2/wiki/FAQ[If you don't know what Refined Storage 2 is, please read the FAQ first.]
+
+As you might know, Refined Storage 2 development is very intensive:
+
+* Refined Storage is being completely rewritten;
+* Support for the Fabric modloader is being added;
+* Every feature that is re-added is thought out again and changes are being made at every step of the way;
+* Next to being a rewrite, Refined Storage 2 also contains a bunch of new features!
+
+*... and while all this work is in progress, Refined Storage 1.x still needs maintenance and regular Minecraft ports!*
+
+[.underline.bold]#What has been going on with Refined Storage 2 since milestone 2?#
+
+Refined Storage 2 is now in the final stages of milestone 3:
+
+* The mod got ported to Minecraft 1.20.4 and the NeoForge modloader.
+* Support for Forge has been dropped.
+* The Portable Grid has been added.
+* Custom disk models have been added.
+* Fluid disks have a different in-world model now.
+* The Configuration Card has been added.
+* A new item, copies configuration to other devices.
+* Network Receiver / Network Transmitter / Network Card has been added.
+* The Storage Monitor has been added.
+* Wireless Grid / Wireless Transmitter / Range Upgrade has been added.
+* Creative Range Upgrade has been added: infinite range upgrade (not craftable).
+* Curios and Trinkets integration for the wireless items.
+* "Void excess" mode on the storages has been added.
+* An old, loved, removed feature from Refined Storage 1.x, now re-added for Refined Storage 2.
+* I've added Refined Storage 2 to link:https://crowdin.com/project/refined-storage-2[Crowdin] and integrated it with our code repository. Now everyone can contribute translations more easily!
+* Thanks to all the early testers, link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage2/issues?q=is%3Aissue+label%3Abug+milestone%3Av2.0.0-milestone.3+is%3Aclosed[a lot of bugs have been fixed].
+* Code quality improvements:
+* Test hardening (increasing mutation test coverage)
+* SonarQube fixes
+* Major refactoring to the storage API:
+* Simplifying and improving the API
+* Mixed storages are now possible (for example: a single disk that stores both items and fluids)
+
+[.underline.bold]#What is planned in the coming weeks?#
+
+* link:https://github.com/orgs/refinedmods/projects/6/views/8[Milestone 3 is in the process of being completed.]
+* The Security Card and Security Manager are being implemented.
+* Other remaining features to be implemented are:
+* Disk Manipulator
+* Relay
+* Covers
+
+[.underline.bold]#Want to try out Refined Storage 2 yourself?#
+
+* link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage2/releases/tag/v2.0.0-milestone.3.4[Find the latest version for milestone 3 here.]
+* link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage2/wiki/Getting-started[Find the getting started guide here.]
+* link:https://discordapp.com/invite/VYzsydb[Join our Discord and let me know what your findings are!]

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+= Refined Storage 2 - milestone 3 completed!
+:type: article
+:description: Milestone 3 for Refined Storage 2 has been completed.
+:date: 2024-06-28
+
+image::../../assets/news/20240628-refined-storage-2-milestone-3-completed-header.png[Screenshot showing some in-game features that were finished for milestone 3]
+
+Today, *milestone 3* for Refined Storage 2 has been completed!
+
+image::../../assets/news/20240628-refined-storage-2-milestone-3-completed.png[Screenshot showing how milestone 3 is completed on GitHub]
+
+link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage2/wiki/FAQ[If you don't know what Refined Storage 2 is, please read the FAQ first.]
+
+*Milestone 3 brings a lot of new features:*
+
+* The mod got ported to Minecraft 1.20.4 and the NeoForge modloader.
+** Support for Forge has been dropped.
+* link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage-curios-integration[Curios] and link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage-trinkets-integration[Trinkets] integration mods have been created for the wireless items.
+* link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage-jei-integration[JEI] and link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage-rei-integration[REI] integrations have been extracted into separate integration mods.
+* link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage-emi-integration[EMI] integration has been added.
+* The Relay has been added with support for subnetworks.
+** Watch a video about subnetworking in Refined Storage 2 link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRGH4ZUAnhQ[here].
+* "Void excess" mode on the storages has been added.
+** An old, loved, removed feature from Refined Storage 1.x, now re-added for Refined Storage 2.
+* The Portable Grid has been added.
+** Custom disk models have been added.
+** Fluid disks have a different in-world model now.
+* The Configuration Card has been added.
+** A new item, copies configuration to other devices.
+* Network Receiver / Network Transmitter / Network Card has been added.
+* The Storage Monitor has been added.
+* Wireless Grid / Wireless Transmitter / Range Upgrade has been added.
+** Creative Range Upgrade has been added: infinite range upgrade (not craftable)
+* The Security Card and Security Manager has been added.
+** The security system has been slightly reworked and a Fallback Security Card has been added.
+* The Disk Interface (formerly known as "Disk Manipulator") has been added.
+* I've added Refined Storage 2 to link:https://crowdin.com/project/refined-storage-2[Crowdin] and integrated it with our code repository. Now everyone can contribute translations more easily!
+* Thanks to all the early testers, link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage2/issues?q=is%3Aissue+label%3Abug+is%3Aclosed+milestone%3Av2.0.0-milestone.3[a lot of bugs have been fixed].
+
+Some statistics:
+
+* Milestone 3 was in development from August 20th, 2023 to June 28th, 2024: about 10 months! _(milestone 2 was in development from June 22th, 2022 to August 19th, 2023, that is little over a year)_
+* Milestone 3 had 39 closed issues _(milestone 2 had 63 closed issues)_
+* Milestone 3 had 15 releases _(milestone 2 had 15 releases too)_
+
+*What's next?*
+
+link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage2/milestone/3?closed=1[Now that milestone 3 is completed], I can focus on the last milestone, *milestone 4*!
+
+link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage2/milestone/4[Milestone 4 brings support for Minecraft 1.21, autocrafting and Mekanism chemical integration.]
+
+After that, Refined Storage 2 will be ready and will replace Refined Storage 1.
+
+*Want to try out Refined Storage 2 yourself?*
+
+* link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage2/releases/tag/v2.0.0-milestone.3.14[Find the latest version for milestone 3 here.]
+* link:https://github.com/refinedmods/refinedstorage2/wiki/Getting-started[Find the getting started guide here.]
+* link:https://discordapp.com/invite/VYzsydb[Join our Discord and let me know what your findings are!]