Rename "blacklist" to "blocklist" with backward compatibility #82
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This PR updates the extension to use inclusive terminology by renaming "blacklist" to "blocklist" throughout the codebase while maintaining full backward compatibility with existing user configurations.
Changes Made
User Interface Updates
blacklisttoblocklistBackend Implementation
blocklistinstead ofblacklistsanitizeOptions()to automatically convert oldblacklistvalues toblocklistoffscreen.jsto handle both old and new keys during localStorage conversion from previous extension versionsBackward Compatibility
The migration strategy ensures seamless transition for existing users:
blacklistconfigurations will have their data automatically migrated toblocklistblocklistterminologyCode Quality
content.jsto useblocklistparameter andblocklistedHostsvariablesoptions.jsto handle both old and new keys for backward compatibilityTesting
blacklistto newblocklistworks correctlyblocklistover legacyblacklistblocklistScreenshot
The screenshot shows the updated options page with "Blocklist" instead of "Blacklist" in the configuration section.
Impact
This change modernizes the extension's terminology to be more inclusive while ensuring zero disruption to existing users. The backward compatibility layer ensures that all existing configurations continue to work seamlessly.
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