This release introduces a major upgrade to the Checklist component, focusing on usability, flexibility, accessibility, and configurability. The update includes a redesigned UI, new interaction patterns, improved editing capabilities, link support enhancements, and expanded configuration options through UIB.

1. New Features

1.1 Empty State

Brand-new empty state UI for checklists with:
- Title and description support.
- Entry point for adding the first checklist item.
- Three-dot action menu with Delete All functionality

1.2 Three-Dot Menu

Added contextual menu for global checklist actions.
Options included :
- Delete all items

1.3 Inline Editing

Users can edit checklist items directly inline via:
- Hover → Click edit icon
- Double-click on item text
Required-field option adds an asterisk when enabled.
Changes applied on Apply; discarded on Cancel.

1.4 Text Wrapping

Longer checklist items wrap automatically based on container width.
Ensures full readability without truncation.

1.5 Inline Link Controls

Checklist items now support embedded links (configurable; enabled by default).
On hover, users can:
- Edit link
- Delete link
"Add Link" button leads directly to inline edit mode with link text.

1.6 Item Reordering

Checklist items support drag-and-drop reordering.
Feature is configurable.
Sequence prefix updates dynamically after reordering.

1.7 Sequence Prefix

Users can enable numeric or alphabetic prefixes on list items.
Automatically maintains correct order after reordering.

1.8 Checklist Description

Component now supports an optional description field above the checklist.

2. UI & Interaction Enhancements

2.1 Hover Controls

Edit and Delete icons appear on hover.
If “Invisible Controls” preference is enabled:
- Icons remain permanently visible for ease of use.

2.2 Updated Visual Styling

Refreshed UI for empty and populated checklists for improved clarity and consistency.

2.3 Edit Mode Behaviour

Disabled, read-only, and invalid fields display as-is while editing.
All configuration states continue to be respected.

3. Keyboard Accessibility Updates

3.1 Drag Handle Focus

Focus on drag-and-drop handle reveals Edit/Delete icons.
Users can navigate to icons and perform actions using Enter.

3.2 Keyboard Editing Support

Enter or Tab + Enter triggers inline editing mode.
Fully accessible interaction flow for keyboard-only users.

4. New UIB Elements & Configuration Options

4.1 Component Visibility

Checklist component visibility can be toggled through UIB.

4.2 Checklist Configuration Options

Empty state configuration:
- Empty state title
- Empty state description
Font size customization for checklist items.
Prefix configuration:
- Number
- Alphabet
Loading spinner toggle during checklist render.
Configure checklist item objects:
- State, labels, validations, etc.

4.3 Edit Mode Configuration

Allow or restrict user editing of checklist items.
Configure available edit options (required flag, delete, etc.).
Disable link embedding if needed.
Option to open item links in a new browser tab/window.

Summary of Improvements

This release modernizes the Checklist component with:

A cleaner, more intuitive UI
Powerful inline editing
Enhanced link management
Better accessibility & keyboard usage
Comprehensive configurability via UIB
Flexible visuals, ordering, and metadata

These changes provide a more robust, customizable, and user-friendly checklist experience for all users.