# 0.16.0 — 2026-07-08 — "Compact Mode"

- **Added**: **Compact board density** — column density can now use a space-saving layout where empty columns collapse into a thin strip (100px wide) or stack vertically when multiple consecutive columns are empty. Normal columns keep their full width. In compact mode the empty-column cards show only an icon + name, minimizing wasted space for boards with many columns.
- **Added**: **`isEmptyCompact` column prop** — `Column.tsx` now renders a minimal icon+label placeholder when there are no tasks and the compact density is active.
- **Changed**: **Board layout refactored through `columnGroups`** — the board now groups consecutive empty columns into `compact-single` (one column strip) or `compact-stack` (vertical stack), improving density for task-heavy boards.
- **Removed**: **Task placeholder t119** — removed unfinished placeholder task file.