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Project Updates

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Recent Updates

Monolog v1.0 Released

Monolog

Released Monolog v1.0 with full support for custom templates, permalink generation, and HTML sanitization. The single-file microblogging framework is now production-ready.

Key features:

  • Custom template support with {{PLACEHOLDER}} syntax
  • GitHub Flavored Markdown rendering
  • Optional permalink generation with click-to-copy
  • HTML sanitization for XSS protection

Building the Showcase Site

Showcase

Started building the personal showcase website using Astro 5 and Tailwind CSS v4. The dark theme is inspired by astro.build's design with navy backgrounds and cyan/purple accents.

The site aggregates content from multiple sources:

  • LinkedIn posts
  • Medium articles
  • GitHub repositories
  • Speaking engagements

Monolog Template System

Monolog

Designed the template system for monolog. Templates use simple {{PLACEHOLDER}} replacement — no complex logic, no loops, no conditionals. This keeps the tool focused and predictable.

Available placeholders: SITE_TITLE, AUTHOR, TABLE_OF_CONTENTS, POSTS, YEAR.