Dev Log

Product updates, experiments & engineering notes.

Feb 2026
UI / Animation
Experience Page Rework
Implemented cinematic camera movement & depth transitions. Timeline and cards use the same motion philosophy as the rest of the site.
Feb 2026
Release
Dev Log Section
Added Blog / Dev Log with timeline layout, update cards, and tag filter. Premium dark UI, no full page reloads.
Feb 2026
Backend
Contact Form & Captcha
Bot protection with math captcha in site style. Success and error feedback; Nodemailer integration for email delivery.
Jan 2026
Architecture
Dashboard Data Layer
WakaTime summary API with mock fallback. Feature flags and env-based toggles for stats widgets.
Jan 2026
Performance
Image & Font Optimization
Next.js Image usage, sharp, and Onest font variable. Reduced LCP and consistent typography scale.
Dec 2025
Infrastructure
Auth & Session Handling
NextAuth with optional session; dashboard and chat room work for both authenticated and public access.
Dec 2025
Refactor
Component Consistency
Unified SpotlightCard, Container, and PageHeading usage across About, Projects, Contact, and Dashboard.
Nov 2025
Experiment
Smart Talk Beta
AI-powered mockup generator. Form flow, modal, and success toasts aligned with existing design language.

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