- 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.
- Created CLAUDE.md to provide guidance on development commands, high-level architecture, content structure, and component relationships.
- Added dev/optimization-guidelines.md outlining performance principles and best practices for high-performance web code, inspired by McMaster-Carr's website.
- Introduced a new blog post, 'Building Your Own Tools: From VFX Artist to Developer', discussing the transition to self-hosting and AI development.
- Included a new asset, claude-nuke.png, for use in the blog post.
- 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- Removed outdated portrait images and replaced them with optimized formats in the hero section.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.
- Introduced new BlogCard and BlogFilters components for improved blog post presentation and filtering capabilities.
- Updated content configuration to include fields for featured posts, categories, and tags.
- Enhanced the blog index page to display a featured post and editor's picks, along with a filterable grid for latest posts.
- Added a new blog entry on the G-Star Raw Olympics campaign with associated metadata for better categorization and tagging.
- Introduced a comprehensive guide on building a production-ready VFX pipeline using open-source tools, detailing cost breakdowns and workflows.
- Added new sections for experience, featured projects, skills, and contact information, enhancing the overall site structure and user navigation.
- Updated components to utilize dynamic content from new markdown files, improving maintainability and scalability of the site.
- Enhanced the contact page with structured data for better user interaction and accessibility.
- Introduced a comprehensive design system in `dev/design.json` featuring color palettes, typography, spacing, and component guidelines.
- Created a new homepage layout in `dev/index.html` utilizing Tailwind CSS for styling, including a custom cursor and grid overlay for visual structure.
- Implemented responsive design patterns and interactive elements for enhanced user experience.
