- Introduced HTML_MARKER constant in consts.ts for website visualization tool diagnostics.
- Updated BaseLayout.astro to include the HTML_MARKER in the head section for improved site diagnostics.
- Removed unused Lucide CDN script from BaseHead component to reduce network costs.
- Enhanced CustomCursor component with requestAnimationFrame for smoother animations and respect for user motion preferences.
- Updated Hero section styles for faster fade-out transitions and improved responsiveness to user preferences.
- Optimized clock functionality in Hero section to reduce drift and improve performance.
- Streamlined mousemove event handling in Hero section for better performance and reduced resource usage.
- Lazy-loaded markdown renderer in contact page to keep initial JavaScript lighter.
- Added will-change property to global CSS for improved rendering performance.
- Changed site URL in configuration from 'https://example.com' to 'https://nicholai.work'.
- Updated site title and description for better SEO optimization.
- Removed outdated portrait images and replaced them with optimized formats in the hero section.
- Enhanced BaseHead component with structured data for improved search engine visibility.
- Added reading time calculation to blog posts for better user engagement.
- Removed animation classes from the BlogPost layout to enhance loading speed and user experience.
- Added eager loading for the hero image to prioritize its display.
- Streamlined the main content section by eliminating unnecessary animations.
- Introduced PostNavigation, ReadingProgress, RelatedPosts, and TableOfContents components to improve user navigation and engagement within blog posts.
- Updated BlogPost layout to incorporate new components, providing a cohesive reading experience with navigation links to previous and next posts, a reading progress bar, and related articles.
- Enhanced global CSS styles for better typography and layout consistency across blog components.
- Integrated `@tailwindcss/typography` plugin into the project for improved text styling.
- Updated global CSS to include custom prose styles for better readability in blog posts.
- Revamped blog post layout with enhanced navigation and visual elements for a more engaging user experience.
- Modified contact section to streamline communication options.
- Changed site title and description to reflect personal branding as a VFX Artist & Technical Generalist.
- Added social links for contact and networking.
- Revamped footer layout for improved aesthetics and functionality.
- Reorganized blog and homepage layouts to enhance user experience and visual appeal.
- Updated global styles to incorporate Tailwind CSS for a modern design approach.
