BUILD NOTE
Update notes for a prototype should describe visible change. A good note does not need to be dramatic, but it should help a visitor understand what was adjusted, why it mattered, and whether anything still needs checking. This is especially important for browser games that can change without an app-store version number.
Practical note
A useful update note starts with the visitor-facing change: a play page was expanded, a screenshot was replaced, a control explanation was clarified, or a loading state was improved. Internal work only belongs in the note when it affects what a visitor can see or report.
The note should also mention why the change matters. If a loading card now includes controls and troubleshooting text, the purpose is not just “content added.” The purpose is that the play route remains understandable before the game canvas mounts. That distinction makes the log more useful.
Finally, update notes should create a maintenance trail. When the site is reviewed later, the log should make it clear that project pages, playable routes, and build notes are checked together. For a small lab, that trail is more valuable than a long list of vague version numbers.
Checklist
- Check the public route, not only the editor preview.
- Keep project notes aligned with visible game behavior.
- Record meaningful visible changes in the update log.