v4.0.0-beta - Breaking Change: 64-bit RawInstrumentId

🚨 Breaking Change

InstrumentDefMessage.RawInstrumentId changed from uint to ulong to support venues with 64-bit instrument IDs.

Why?

European venues like Eurex (XEUR.EOBI) use 64-bit IDs that exceed uint.MaxValue.

Example: Eurex spread ID 0x010002B100000060 = 72,060,553,270,394,976 > 4,294,967,295

Quick Fix (30 seconds)

// OLD
uint rawId = instrumentDef.RawInstrumentId;

// NEW
ulong rawId = instrumentDef.RawInstrumentId;

Most users unaffected: Code using var continues to work unchanged.

See MIGRATION_GUIDE_v4.md for details.

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✨ What's New

3 New Examples

• IntradayReplay2.Example - LiveClient streaming with replay mode
• Get_Most_Recent_Market_Open.Example - Market open time calculation
• List_Available_Schemas.Example - Schema discovery via MetadataListSchemas

Improvements

• InstrumentDefinitionDecoder.Example → Renamed to "OHLCV Bar Decoder" (properly demonstrates OHLCV-1S schema)
• TestsScratchpad.Internal → Fixed stream lifetime management
• Documentation → Improved LiveClient vs LiveBlockingClient distinction
• API_REFERENCE.md → Added 5 complete working examples (487 lines)

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📦 Installation

dotnet add package Databento.Client --version 4.0.0-beta

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📋 Full Changelog

Changed (BREAKING):

• InstrumentDefMessage.RawInstrumentId: uint → ulong

Added:

• 3 new example projects
• Complete working examples in API_REFERENCE.md

Fixed:

• InstrumentDefinitionDecoder.Example renamed and rewritten
• TestsScratchpad.Internal stream lifetime management
• Documentation improvements

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📚 Resources

• Migration Guide
• API Reference
• Full Changelog
• NuGet Package

v3.0.29-beta - Symbology Parameter Support

What's New

Added symbology parameter support to historical data queries, enabling filtering by instrument type using parent symbology.

Features

• ✨ New GetRangeAsync overloads with stypeIn and stypeOut parameters
• ✨ New GetRangeToFileAsync overloads with symbology parameters
• ✨ Parent symbology support (e.g., ES.FUT for all E-mini S&P 500 futures, QQQ.OPT for all QQQ options)
• ✨ Full-stack implementation from C++ wrapper through C API to C# interface

Examples

• 📚 Added FuturesFilter.Example demonstrating parent symbology usage
• 📚 Added ParentSymbolValidator for input validation with typo correction
• 📚 Added GetParentSymbols helper for discovering available parent symbols
• 📚 Comprehensive documentation and README

Technical Details

• Non-breaking change: Added as new method overloads
• Proper exception handling via channel propagation
• Supports dataset-specific symbology combinations (GLBX.MDP3, OPRA.PILLAR)

Usage Example

```csharp
await foreach (var record in client.GetRangeAsync(
dataset: "GLBX.MDP3",
schema: Schema.Trades,
symbols: new[] { "ES.FUT" },
startTime: startTime,
endTime: endTime,
stypeIn: SType.Parent,
stypeOut: SType.InstrumentId))
{
// All records are from ES futures only
}
```

See filter.md for quick reference and examples/FuturesFilter.Example/ for complete example.

Documentation: https://databento.com/docs/standards-and-conventions/symbology

v3.0.26-beta - Quality Improvements & Clean Production Build

🎯 Quality Improvements Release

This release adds industry-standard NuGet quality indicators and ensures clean production DLL without debug logging.

✨ What's New

NuGet Quality Indicators:

• ✅ Source Link: Debug directly into library source code from GitHub
• ✅ Deterministic Builds: Reproducible builds for security verification
• ✅ Symbol Packages: Enhanced debugging with .snupkg symbol packages
• ✅ Compiler Flags: Embedded build metadata for transparency

Critical Fixes:

• ✅ Clean Production DLL: Replaced debug DLL (784K) with production version (789K)
• ✅ No Debug Logging: Removed all [C++ DEBUG] messages from native library
• ✅ Verified Examples: All 33 example projects tested and passing

📦 Package Information

Main Package: Databento.Client.3.0.26-beta
Symbols Package: Databento.Client.3.0.26-beta.snupkg (auto-downloaded by debuggers)

🔧 Installation

dotnet add package Databento.Client --version 3.0.26-beta

Or add to your .csproj:

<ItemGroup>
  <PackageReference Include="Databento.Client" Version="3.0.26-beta" />
</ItemGroup>

📊 Impact

• Zero functional changes - Metadata and quality improvements only
• 100% backward compatible - No API changes from v3.0.24-beta
• Enhanced debugging - Step into library code while debugging
• Improved trust - Reproducible builds, deterministic output
• Better discoverability - Quality badges on NuGet.org

🎁 For Developers

When debugging code that uses this library, your IDE can now:

1. Automatically download source files from GitHub
2. Set breakpoints in library code
3. Step through the actual implementation
4. Inspect variables in library context

No configuration needed - it just works! ✨

📚 Previous Fixes (Still Included)

All fixes from v3.0.24-beta and earlier:

• ✅ Fixed AccessViolationException in Historical and Batch APIs
• ✅ Bundled VC++ runtime DLLs (no manual installation needed)
• ✅ Enhanced error handling and logging

🧪 Testing

• All 33 example projects build successfully
• Clean DLL verified (789KB, no debug messages)
• Comprehensive example test report generated
• Zero regressions detected

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Full Changelog: v3.0.24-beta...v3.0.26-beta

v3.0.24-beta - Critical Bug Fix Release

Critical Bug Fix

RESOLVED: AccessViolationException crash in Historical and Batch APIs when server returns warning headers.

What's Fixed

• ✅ Historical API with future dates now works (was crashing)
• ✅ Batch API error handling now safe (was at risk)
• ✅ All 33 examples passing (up from 32/33)
• ✅ Server warnings now visible on stderr

Changes

• Created StderrLogReceiver for safe logging across all client types
• Updated all 4 native wrappers (Historical, Batch, LiveBlocking, LiveThreaded)
• Enhanced diagnostic logging with DEBUG-level visibility
• Log format changed: stdout → stderr, INFO: → [Databento INFO]

Compatibility

• ✅ Zero API changes - fully backward compatible
• ✅ No breaking changes
• ⚠️ ~10% of users may need to update log redirection scripts (see migration guide)

Installation

dotnet add package Databento.Client --version 3.0.24-beta --prerelease

Testing

• 33/33 examples passing (100% success rate)
• Zero functionality regressions
• Zero performance regressions

Documentation

• See CHANGELOG.md for full details
• See RELEASE_NOTES_v3.0.24-beta.md for comprehensive release notes
• See LOG_FORMAT_VERIFICATION.md for migration guide

Closes #1

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NuGet: https://www.nuget.org/packages/Databento.Client/3.0.24-beta
Commit: aa93f93

v3.0.23-beta - Fixed DllNotFoundException

🎉 Fixed: DllNotFoundException on systems without Visual C++ Runtime

What's Fixed

Issue #2 - Missing C++ Runtime Dependencies

Users no longer need to manually install Visual C++ Redistributable. The NuGet package now includes all required runtime DLLs.

Changes

• ✅ Bundled VC++ runtime DLLs in NuGet package:
  • MSVCP140.dll (C++ Standard Library)
  • VCRUNTIME140.dll (C++ Runtime Core)
  • VCRUNTIME140_1.dll (C++ Runtime Extended)
• ✅ Updated README with Prerequisites section
• ✅ Package works immediately on clean Windows installations
• ✅ Added .NET 9 compatibility notes

Breaking Changes

None - fully backward compatible.

Installation

```bash
dotnet add package Databento.Client --version 3.0.23-beta --prerelease
```

Or via Package Manager:
```powershell
Install-Package Databento.Client -Version 3.0.23-beta -Prerelease
```

Compatibility

• ✅ .NET 8.0
• ✅ .NET 9.0 (tested and confirmed)
• ✅ Windows 10 1809+ / Windows 11
• ✅ Linux (glibc 2.31+)
• ✅ macOS 11.0+

Package Size

• Added: ~730 KB (3 runtime DLLs)
• Total package: ~13 MB

Testing

Verified on:

• ✅ Fresh Windows installation without VC++ redistributable
• ✅ .NET 8.0 projects
• ✅ .NET 9.0 projects

Closes #2

v3.0.21-beta - Repository URL Fixes

📚 Repository URL & Badge Fixes

This release fixes the GitHub Release badge and repository URLs to point to the correct public repository (databento-dotnet).

Changes

Fixed Repository References

• GitHub Release badge now points to Alparse/databento-dotnet (public repo)
• Package RepositoryUrl metadata updated to databento-dotnet (public repo)
• Package ProjectUrl metadata updated to databento-dotnet (public repo)

Why This Matters

• Badges on NuGet.org now show correct release version
• Package metadata links users to the correct public repository
• Consistent branding across all platforms

No Code Changes

This release contains zero code changes from v3.0.20-beta. Only repository URL references updated.

📦 Installation

dotnet add package Databento.Client --prerelease

🔗 Links

• NuGet Package: https://www.nuget.org/packages/Databento.Client/
• Previous Release: v3.0.20-beta
• Repository: https://github.com/Alparse/databento-dotnet

v3.0.20-beta - README Documentation Update

📚 Documentation Update Release

This is a documentation-only release to update the README.md file embedded in the NuGet package. No code changes.

Changes

Updated Installation Instructions

• Changed installation commands to use --prerelease flag for automatic latest version
• Users no longer need to specify exact version numbers
• NuGet.org package page now shows correct installation instructions

Before (v3.0.19-beta):

dotnet add package Databento.Client --version 3.0.18-beta

After (v3.0.20-beta):

dotnet add package Databento.Client --prerelease

Benefits

✅ Always Get Latest - Users automatically get the latest prerelease version
✅ Simpler Commands - No need to look up version numbers
✅ Best Practices - Follows standard .NET package installation patterns
✅ Reduced Maintenance - Documentation stays current automatically

No Code Changes

This release contains zero code changes from v3.0.19-beta. The only difference is the updated README.md file that appears on the NuGet.org package page.

All features and fixes from v3.0.19-beta are included:

• ✅ Disposal crash fix (SEHException handling)
• ✅ StreamAsync Requirements documentation
• ✅ Resource Management documentation
• ✅ Production-ready for scalable services

📦 Installation

dotnet add package Databento.Client --prerelease

v3.0.19-beta - Disposal Crash Fix + Enhanced Documentation

🔧 Critical Fixes

LiveClient Disposal Crash Fixed

• Fixed: Process crash (0xc0000409 STATUS_STACK_BUFFER_OVERRUN) during DisposeAsync()
• Solution: Added SEHException handling to prevent native layer crashes from terminating the process
• Impact: Safe for production use in scalable, multi-tenant services
• Location: src/Databento.Client/Live/LiveClient.cs:829-841

📚 Documentation Enhancements

New API_REFERENCE.md Sections

StreamAsync Requirements (Critical for all users)

• Explains why StreamAsync() must be actively consumed to receive data
• Shows correct vs incorrect usage patterns
• Addresses the most common mistake: calling StartAsync() alone with no stream consumption
• Demonstrates proper integration with BlockUntilStoppedAsync()

Resource Management (Essential for scalable services)

• Documents IAsyncDisposable pattern and cleanup behavior
• Provides production-ready patterns:
  • Single long-lived client (recommended for most cases)
  • Per-user client pattern (multi-tenant services)
• Explains memory footprint (~1-2 MB per client)
• Confirms both patterns are safe after the disposal fix

Updated Examples

• README.md inline examples now include proper StreamAsync() pattern
• NUGET_QUICK_START.md updated with correct usage
• All 11+ example projects updated and tested

🔍 Technical Details

Root Cause Analysis

• Race condition in databento-cpp's dbento_live_destroy() function
• Native resources freed while callbacks still executing
• Detailed analysis available in devnotes/disposal_crash_analysis.md

Workaround Implementation

try
{
    _handle?.Dispose();
}
catch (SEHException ex)
{
    _logger?.LogWarning(ex, "Native handle disposal failed...");
    // Managed resources cleaned up successfully
}

📦 Installation

dotnet add package Databento.Client --prerelease

🚀 Production Readiness

This release is safe for production use in:

• ✅ Long-running services with single LiveClient instance
• ✅ Multi-tenant services creating/disposing multiple clients
• ✅ High-scale concurrent operations (tested with 100+ clients)
• ✅ Services requiring graceful disposal and cleanup

v3.0.18-beta - Critical Packaging Fix + Symbol Mapping Documentation

🐛 Critical Bug Fix: NETSDK1022 Error

Fixed: Package now works with .NET SDK 8.0+ ASP.NET Core projects

Problem

• Package failed to build in ASP.NET Core, Blazor, and MAUI projects on .NET SDK 8.0+
• Error: NETSDK1022: Duplicate 'Content' items were included
• Users were forced to use workarounds to install the package

Solution

• Changed native DLL item type from <Content> to <None> in package targets file
• Aligns with .NET ecosystem standards (SkiaSharp, SQLitePCLRaw, etc.)
• Zero functional changes - all native libraries still copy correctly

Impact

• ✅ Works with .NET 6, 7, 8, 9
• ✅ Works with all project types: Console, Web, Blazor, MAUI, Worker Services
• ✅ No workarounds needed - installs and builds cleanly
• ✅ Backward compatible

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📚 Major Documentation Addition: Symbol Mapping

Added: Comprehensive documentation for resolving InstrumentId → Ticker Symbols

What's New

• README.md: New Symbol Mapping section with complete examples
• API_REFERENCE.md: Section 6 with ~300 lines of technical documentation
• XML Documentation: IntelliSense warnings prevent common mistakes
• Working Example: LiveSymbolResolution.Example project demonstrates best practices

Problem Solved

Users previously spent 3-4 hours debugging symbol resolution because:

• No documentation on SymbolMappingMessage usage
• Common mistake: Using STypeInSymbol instead of STypeOutSymbol
• This caused all trades to show "ALL_SYMBOLS" instead of actual ticker symbols

Documentation Highlights

• ⚠️ Critical warnings about STypeIn vs STypeOut property usage
• 📊 Performance analysis: ~20-50ns per lookup (negligible overhead)
• 💡 Troubleshooting guide: Solutions for 3 common issues
• 🎯 Multiple approaches: Manual ConcurrentDictionary (recommended)
• ✅ Tested examples: All code validated with real market data

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📦 Installation

dotnet add package Databento.Client --version 3.0.18-beta

Or use the --prerelease flag:

dotnet add package Databento.Client --prerelease

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🔗 Links

• Package: https://www.nuget.org/packages/Databento.Client/3.0.18-beta
• Documentation: See README.md and API_REFERENCE.md
• Symbol Mapping Example: examples/LiveSymbolResolution.Example/

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⚠️ Breaking Changes

None. This release is fully backward compatible.

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📝 Full Changelog

Fixed

• NETSDK1022 build error in .NET SDK 8.0+ ASP.NET Core projects by changing native DLL item type from Content to None

Added

• Comprehensive symbol mapping documentation (~670 lines)
  • README.md Symbol Mapping section
  • API_REFERENCE.md Section 6: Symbol Mapping
  • Enhanced XML documentation for SymbolMappingMessage class
  • Critical warnings about STypeIn vs STypeOut properties
• New example project: LiveSymbolResolution.Example
  • Demonstrates manual ConcurrentDictionary approach
  • Includes performance measurement
  • Shows correct usage of STypeOutSymbol
• Repository organization: Added devnotes/ folder for private development notes

Changed

• Updated installation instructions to reference v3.0.18-beta
• Removed premature PitSymbolMap/TsSymbolMap claims from documentation
• Marked PitSymbolMap/TsSymbolMap as internal-only in API coverage report

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🧪 Testing

• ✅ Validated on .NET 9 ASP.NET Core Web
• ✅ Symbol mapping tested with live EQUS.MINI market data
• ✅ All native DLLs copy correctly to output directory
• ✅ Zero regressions - all existing functionality preserved

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📊 Release Metrics

• Documentation added: ~670 lines
• Files changed: 10
• Issues fixed: 7 (1 critical packaging bug + 6 documentation gaps)
• Test coverage: Manual testing on .NET 9, symbol resolution validated with real API

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Previous Release: v3.0.17-beta
This Release: v3.0.18-beta
Next Planned: Address remaining medium-priority issues from code review