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Last updated: March 11, 2026

1.2.2 - 2026-03-11

Added dedicated algorithm detail routes under /alg/[algorithmId], with statically generated visualizer pages and page-specific SEO metadata for each supported algorithm.
Added a curated /alg landing experience that acts as a launchpad for focused demos, curated presets, and dedicated walkthrough pages.
Added a node-link graph canvas for BFS, DFS, and Dijkstra so graph traversals can show highlighted nodes, active paths, edge weights, and live distance updates more clearly.
Added richer status reporting on /status, including 90-day uptime history, response-time rollups, open/resolved incident views, and scheduled maintenance windows.

Reworked the algorithm visualizer into smaller focused components and improved compare-mode matching so visitors only compare like-for-like algorithms with compatible inputs.
Split algorithm definitions into dedicated sorting, searching, graph, and shared config modules to better support the new detail pages and graph-specific interactions.
Renamed the case-study route from /projects to /project and updated navigation, terminal output, and sitemap entries to match.
Improved terminal onboarding with a clearer boot hint that points visitors to help and blog, and refined responsive terminal layout behavior.
Polished typography, spacing, and copy consistency across the home page, blog, journal, privacy, vault, status, and not-found experiences.

Expanded the /alg experience with custom dataset input, randomize controls, and target selection for supported search and graph algorithms.
Added more replayable algorithms in the visualizer, including Merge Sort, Quick Sort, Heap Sort, Linear Search, BFS, DFS, and Dijkstra.
Added grouped browsing by category or difficulty, compare mode, quiz mode, and a draggable step scrubber for step-by-step review.
Added richer learning aids across the visualizer, including pseudocode highlighting, simpler step explanations, live counters, complexity summaries, and algorithm notes.

Improved the algorithm visualizer UX with responsive visual modes for bars, search cards, and graph views, plus swipe gestures for mobile step navigation.
Persisted algorithm preferences through local storage and shareable URL state so sessions can be resumed and compared more easily.
Refined the /alg mobile chart layout so algorithm bars stay within the viewport, use a bounded horizontal scroller, and avoid label overflow on smaller screens.
Adjusted algorithm visualizer counters and action labels to wrap more safely on mobile devices.
Updated the privacy notice to document the algorithm visualizer's local storage key and URL-based state sharing behavior.

Added a new /alg Algorithms page with SEO metadata, canonical URL, and a learning-focused hero section.
Added an interactive AlgorithmVisualizer with category filtering, step controls (play/pause/prev/next/reset), playback speed options, progress tracking, and pseudocode/state explanations.
Added algorithm data and simulation logic in config/algorithms.ts for Bubble Sort, Selection Sort, Insertion Sort, and Binary Search.
Added shared algorithm domain types in types/algorithm.ts for strongly typed definitions and replay steps.
Added mobile device rotation hint animation styles (mobile-device-rotate, .mobile-rotate-device) for the algorithm page experience.

Introduced a native blog system with a dedicated /blog listing page and statically generated /blog/[slug] article pages.
Added markdown-based blog content pipeline (content/blog/*.md) with frontmatter parsing, reading-time metadata, and HTML rendering.

Added an internal /journal page that renders CHANGELOG.md directly.
Updated site navigation so both new content sections (/blog and /journal) are first-party internal routes.
Added /journal to sitemap output.
Updated status dashboard data to reflect the blog/journal first-party rollout and current operational state.
Fixed markdown heading rendering so section titles like ### display correctly.
Includes current uncommitted local updates as part of this patch release.

Added a new /vault CTF experience with terminal-integrated challenge commands and dedicated challenge config.
Added standalone /privacy and custom not-found pages.
Added shared SiteFooter and SiteNavigation layout components for consistent page structure.
Added dedicated terminal hooks (use-terminal-controller, use-terminal-badges) and a focused DesktopTerminal component.

Refined terminal behavior and command handling in NativeTerminal and lib/terminal/commands.
Updated page layouts across home, status, vault, privacy, and not-found routes to use a unified shell.
Refreshed status dashboard visuals and card components (IncidentCard, OverallStatus, ServiceStatus, SystemMetrics).
Consolidated global styling into app/globals.css and removed legacy styles/globals.css.
Updated terminal configuration and supporting docs (config/terminal.ts, README.md).

Removed unused visual layers and helpers (BackgroundLight, CyberGrid, shader effects, theme provider).
Removed unused UI primitives and hooks under components/ui and legacy hooks/utilities.
Simplified dependency footprint in package.json and lockfile after component cleanup.

Terminal-Style Main Page: Complete redesign with a native terminal interface featuring command history, tab completion, and file system navigation
Status Dashboard: New /status page with real-time service monitoring, incident tracking, and system metrics
Mobile-First Design: Enhanced mobile rendering with responsive navigation and optimized layouts

NativeTerminal: Interactive command-line interface with system information display
CyberGrid: Stylized background component for visual enhancement
BackgroundLight: Dynamic animated gradient lights with mobile optimization
StatusDashboard: Comprehensive service status monitoring
IncidentCard: Display and manage service incidents
OverallStatus: System health overview
ServiceStatus: Individual service monitoring
SystemMetrics: Real-time system performance metrics

Added terminal-specific fonts and glass morphism effects
Implemented framer-motion animations throughout the application
Created TypeScript interfaces for TerminalLine, FileSystemItem, and BootMessage
Enhanced network utilities with IP address detection
Added configuration files for terminal and status page data
Improved CSS with keyframe animations (pulse-light, shimmer-light)
Fixed mobile rendering issues and added responsive design patterns

Fixed typo in blog URL (corrected from https://blog.yflong.devblog.yflong.dev to blog.yflong.dev)
Corrected startup date display in terminal configuration
Resolved iOS rendering logic issues