Changelog
Follow the evolution of my portfolio and projects. Every update, feature, and improvement documented.
4.0.0
Breaking ChangesComplete portfolio redesign with Next.js 14 and modern web technologies
Next.js 15 Migration
Complete transition from Gatsby to Next.js 15 with App Router and React Server Components.
Internationalization
Full i18n support for 6 languages (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Arabic) with RTL layout support.
Payload CMS Integration
Headless CMS implementation for dynamic content management with MongoDB backend.
Dark Mode
System-aware dark mode with manual toggle and persistent preferences.
Advanced Search
Full-text search with URL-based state management and category filtering.
Changelog System
Markdown-based changelog with version tracking and category grouping.
Server Components
Reduced client-side JavaScript by 60% through Server Components architecture.
Performance
Achieved 100/100 Lighthouse scores with optimized fonts, images, and critical CSS.
SEO Enhancement
Comprehensive structured data (JSON-LD) for Person, Organization, and Article schemas.
Type Safety
Full TypeScript coverage with strict mode enabled across the entire codebase.
Modern Styling
Migrated to Tailwind CSS 3.4 with custom design system using CSS variables.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 AA compliance with proper keyboard navigation and screen reader support.
Framework Change
Complete migration from Gatsby to Next.js 15 ecosystem.
API Routes
Restructured from `/api/*` to `/app/api/*` following Next.js 15 conventions.
Component Architecture
Migrated all components to Server Component patterns.
Dynamic Imports
Replaced `next/dynamic` with React Suspense boundaries.
Environment Variables
New naming convention for better security and clarity.
Content Security Policy
Strict CSP headers preventing XSS attacks.
Rate Limiting
API protection with 100 requests/minute limit.
Input Sanitization
DOMPurify integration for all user inputs.
Dependency Security
All packages updated to latest secure versions.
First Contentful Paint
Reduced from 2.1s to 0.6s (71% improvement).
Time to Interactive
Improved from 3.8s to 1.2s (68% faster).
Bundle Size
JavaScript bundle decreased from 380KB to 152KB (60% smaller).
Image Optimization
Next-gen formats (WebP/AVIF) with automatic fallbacks, 45% reduction in image payload.
Edge Caching
Deployed on Vercel Edge Network with 99.9% cache hit ratio.
Vercel Deployment
Optimized for Vercel platform with edge functions.
Database
MongoDB Atlas for CMS data with automatic backups.
Monitoring
Integrated analytics and error tracking.
CI/CD
Automated testing and deployment pipeline.
2.1.0
HTTPS migration and security enhancements
URL Canonicalization
Automatic HTTP to HTTPS redirects for all pages.
Mixed Content Fix
Updated all resource URLs to use secure protocols.
SEO Benefits
Improved search rankings with HTTPS as a ranking signal.
Trust Indicators
Browser security indicators now show secure connection.
Redirect Loops
Resolved redirect chain issues during HTTPS migration.
Cookie Security
Updated cookie settings with Secure and SameSite attributes.
HTTPS Implementation
Full site migration to HTTPS protocol for encrypted data transmission.
SSL Certificate
Deployed Let's Encrypt SSL certificate with auto-renewal configuration.
Security Headers
Added Content Security Policy and other security headers.
Form Security
Enhanced contact form with CSRF protection and rate limiting.
HTTP/2 Support
Enabled HTTP/2 protocol for improved loading performance.
Resource Prioritization
Optimized critical resource loading with HTTP/2 push.