- 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- Removed outdated portrait images and replaced them with optimized formats in the hero section.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.
- 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.
- Changed image service in `astro.config.mjs` from "cloudflare" to "compile".
- Adjusted GridOverlay component to remove unnecessary height styling.
- Refined Navigation component with a mobile menu toggle and improved accessibility features.
- Updated FeaturedProject and Hero sections to use `min-h-[100dvh]` for better responsiveness.
- Modified global CSS to disable smooth scroll on mobile for performance and added a mobile viewport height fix.
- 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.
