About this extension

Job Defender is a browser extension designed to improve user experience and safety when browsing job platforms such as Computrabajo and LinkedIn. The extension includes a currency converter feature that allows you to calculate and compare salaries in different currencies directly from the job listings.

Developer comments

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to try out my extension. What started as a personal project has grown into something I'm truly proud of. I created it with the hope that it would be a helpful tool in your job search journeys — just as it has been for me, both professionally and personally. Your support and feedback mean a lot, and I hope the extension continues to be a valuable resource in finding your next opportunity.

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Release notes for 1.1.1

📝 Release Notes

Version 1.1.1 (Latest)

New Features

Added Quick Action Buttons for enhanced user interaction:
One-click company favoriting
Instant company blocking
Quick company name copying
Improved user experience with faster access to common actions
Context-aware buttons that appear on job listing pages
Platform-specific activation through LinkedIn and Computrabajo switches
Buttons dynamically appear when platform switches are enabled
New Currency Converter in Popup:
Real-time currency conversion for salary calculations
Input validation for accurate conversions
Instant updates as exchange rates change
Helps users estimate potential earnings in different currencies
Integrated directly in the extension popup for quick access
Enhanced Popup Interface:
Filtered company lists by favorites and blocked companies
Quick copy company name to clipboard functionality
Improved organization of company management
Better visual separation between different company categories

User Experience Improvements

Real-time visual feedback system:
Toast notifications for user actions and errors
Dynamic icon updates reflecting current state
Live counter updates across the browser
Immediate visual feedback for all user interactions
Enhanced error handling with user-friendly messages
Consistent visual feedback across all extension components
Improved state synchronization between popup and content

Bug Fixes

Fixed infinite loop issue that affected extension performance
Resolved platform switch activation state persistence
Improved error handling and recovery mechanisms

Code Improvements

Implemented Object-Oriented Programming principles
Applied SOLID principles for better code organization
Implemented DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) methodology
Significant code reduction and optimization
Improved code maintainability and scalability
Better separation of concerns

Stability Improvements

Extension is now considered stable for production use
Enhanced performance and reliability
Default activation of platform switches for better user experience
More efficient resource usage

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