16 Commits

Author SHA1 Message Date
7a24dcc387 Add ClientRouter and clean up legacy prefetch in BaseLayout
- Updated .gitignore to include GEMINI.md.
- Documented client router implementation and decisions in dev/continuity.md.
- Added ClientRouter component and theme persistence logic to BaseLayout.astro.
- Removed legacy intent‑based prefetch script.

Hubert The Eunuch
Trapped in this commit, I endure
2026-01-02 02:05:32 -07:00
adf3f376ba Add search with lunr and read time to site
- Add lunr dependency to package.json and pnpm-lock.yaml.
- Implement SearchDialog component for full‑text search using lunr.
- Add readTime prop to BlogCard with default 5 min read.
- Add reading‑time utility for estimated read duration.
- Update layout and page components to include new props.
- Generate search.json data for indexing.

Hubert The Eunuch
2025-12-24 03:48:51 -07:00
3326723293 Add first-visit theme preference dialog and integrate into base layout
- Introduce ThemePreferenceDialog.astro with two‑step flow and reduced motion support.
- Modify BaseLayout.astro to render dialog for first‑time visitors.
- Ensure dialog respects user preferences and theme toggles.

Hubert The Eunuch
2025-12-21 02:12:44 -07:00
861263437c Add canonical Person schema and social links to layouts
- Add SOCIAL_LINKS import to BaseLayout and BlogPost
- Add Master Person schema to BaseLayout
- Reference Person @id in BlogPost article schema

Hubert The Eunuch
2025-12-21 01:46:53 -07:00
2ca66ccc6d Update theme variable usage and add ThemeToggle component
- Refactor component styles to use CSS custom properties for colors and backgrounds.
- Replace hard‑coded Tailwind classes with theme variables across BlogCard, BlogFilters, Footer, GridOverlay, Navigation, PostNavigation, ReadingProgress, RelatedPosts, TableOfContents, ThemeToggle, sections, layouts, pages, and global.css.
- Add ThemeToggle component for user‑controlled theme switching.
- Update global styles to define new theme variables.
- Ensure all components respect theme changes and maintain accessibility.

Hubert The Eunuch
2025-12-18 17:08:52 -07:00
fc58689a86 Revamp navigation, progress, and layout components for smoother UX
- Add animated hover and gradient effects to PostNavigation
- Introduce reading progress bar with shadow and status indicator
- Update RelatedPosts and TableOfContents with new styling
- Adjust BlogPost layout and index page for consistent design

- Hubert The Eunuch
2025-12-18 15:57:42 -07:00
ab8fbf5dee Add HTML marker for diagnostics in consts and integrate into BaseLayout
- 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.
2025-12-12 15:50:18 -07:00
17c2a3603f Refactor components for performance and accessibility improvements
- 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.
2025-12-12 14:23:40 -07:00
673a937db3 Update site configuration and enhance SEO with structured data
- 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.
2025-12-08 14:53:56 -07:00
2bb7c2ce2c Refactor BlogPost layout by removing animations for improved performance
- 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.
2025-12-08 04:17:39 -07:00
6625112e2c Add new blog components for enhanced navigation and reading experience
- 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.
2025-12-08 04:15:31 -07:00
4689332679 Update design system to version 2.0, enhancing methodology and characteristics for a more technical aesthetic. Added new color palette variants and refined typography usage. Introduced new animations and interactions for improved user engagement. Updated favicon and apple touch icon assets. Revamped sections for better layout and visual hierarchy, including the Experience and Featured Project sections. Enhanced contact page with improved form handling and custom dropdown functionality. 2025-12-06 19:46:31 -07:00
eb2e4d7f9e Add Tailwind CSS Typography plugin and enhance blog styles
- 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.
2025-12-06 17:11:57 -07:00
d6411f4dd1 Refactor design elements and enhance animations for improved user experience. Updated color palette in dev/design.json to feature a more vibrant orange accent. Revamped footer, navigation, and section layouts for better aesthetics and responsiveness. Introduced new animation classes for scroll-triggered effects, enhancing visual engagement across the site. 2025-12-06 14:23:00 -07:00
c3bbf19862 Update site content and layout for personal branding
- 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.
2025-12-06 11:56:28 -07:00
houston[bot]
bd9aeae35b Initial commit from Astro 2025-12-06 03:39:09 -07:00