# Changelog

All notable changes to this website project will be documented in this file.

The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.1.0/),
and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).

## [Unreleased]

## [0.3.6] - 2026-08-20

### Changed
- Refined **Off-Duty & Personal Interests** copy in `index.html` and `about.md` to: *"Outside of IT and homelabbing, I'm usually building MTG Commander decks, fine-tuning handheld Linux hardware, listening to EDM, or catching up on anime like TenSura."*

## [0.3.5] - 2026-08-20

### Added
- **Self-Hosted Infrastructure & Homelab Summary Expansion**:
  - Expanded homelab documentation in [`about.md`](about.md) covering:
    - Multi-tiered hypervisor stack: bare-metal TrueNAS SCALE (ZFS), CasaOS on Linux Mint container orchestration, and Proxmox VE for virtualized security testing.
    - ZFS storage pools, snapshot scheduling, and centralized media services (Plex/Jellyfin).
    - Local-first Home Assistant automation with hardware passthrough (Zigbee/MQTT/Bluetooth/ASUSWRT) and real-time Powercalc utility energy monitoring.
    - Zero-trust Tailscale encrypted mesh overlay for remote node administration without open inbound ports.
    - Enterprise sandbox operations for log diagnosis, power stability testing, and data sovereignty.
  - Updated `index.html` Homelab focus card and Project Showcase card with corresponding tags and direct link to `about.md`.

## [0.3.4] - 2026-08-20

### Added
- **Off-Grid LoRa & Mesh Networking Infrastructure Expansion**:
  - Added comprehensive infrastructure notes to [`about.md`](about.md) covering:
    - Mobile & vehicle node engineering with RB-400 hatchback mount, coaxial routing, and isolated trunk LiFePO4 battery power.
    - Multi-platform hardware builds (Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840 + Wio-SX1262, Elecrow Thinknode M2, MagSafe SenseCAP T1000-E, RAK WisBlock solar repeaters).
    - Meshtastic & MeshCore protocol, hop limit, role, and RF optimization.
    - Regional RF coverage mapping across Chattanooga and Cleveland, TN corridors.
  - Updated `index.html` Mesh focus card and Project Showcase card with corresponding tags and links.

## [0.3.3] - 2026-08-20

### Added
- **ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Optimization Build Notes**:
  - Documented detailed build notes in [`about.md`](about.md) covering:
    - OS & Kernel tuning with custom BIOS configurations.
    - Handheld Daemon (HHD) controller mapping and rear button rebinds with raw XInput pass-through (bypassing Steam Input to eliminate latency in *Warframe*).
    - 15W TDP power management and frame pacing optimization.
    - Desktop-grade Arch/CachyOS handheld deployment.
  - Enhanced Project Showcase card in `index.html` with updated pills (`CachyOS / Arch`, `ROG Ally Z1E`, `Handheld Daemon (HHD)`, `15W TDP Tuning`) and deep link to build notes.

## [0.3.2] - 2026-08-20

### Changed
- **De-duplicated CTA & Contact Architecture**:
  - Streamlined Hero buttons to focus on discovery (`Explore Projects & Lab`), credentials (`Resume (PDF)`), and navigation (`Get in Touch` anchor).
  - Consolidated all specific contact links (Direct Email `fireflame2121@gmail.com`, LinkedIn, GitHub) exclusively into the dedicated **Contact Section** at the bottom of the page.

## [0.3.1] - 2026-08-20

### Fixed
- Updated primary contact email address to `fireflame2121@gmail.com` across `index.html` (Hero & Contact sections) and `about.md`.

## [0.3.0] - 2026-08-20

### Changed
- **Professional Positioning & Targeted Role Branding**:
  - Replaced badge text with `"Chattanooga, TN · Systems Administrator & IT Infrastructure"` to explicitly target the target career role.
  - Positioned hero subtitle around systems administration, enterprise IT operations (Tier 1/2), Epic EHR deployments, and virtualization.
- **High-Friction Action CTAs**:
  - Integrated direct downloadable PDF Resume link (`Resume/resume.pdf`).
  - Added direct [LinkedIn profile link](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-dabbs-6385b3217).
  - Added direct GitHub profile link (`https://github.com/zixxorb`).
  - Added direct `mailto:alexcdabbs@gmail.com` link across hero and contact sections.
- **Navigation & Layout Refinement for Job Applications**:
  - Removed `#hobbies` from top navigation bar and footer.
  - Added direct `Resume` button to navigation.
  - Replaced standalone Hobbies section with a subtle, condensed `"Off-Duty & Personal Interests"` row at the bottom of the About section.

## [0.2.0] - 2026-08-20

### Added
- **Full Personalization of Landing Page (`index.html`)**:
  - Customized Hero section with Chattanooga, TN location and Systems Administration focus.
  - Added enriched About section detailing MCA Technical Service Representative role, enterprise Tier 1/2 support, and Epic EHR deployments.
  - Added new **Focus & Skills** breakdown: Enterprise IT & SysAdmin, Homelab & Self-Hosting, Off-Grid Mesh Networking, and Hardware / Linux Tuning.
  - Added custom showcase cards for **Self-Hosted Homelab Infrastructure** (Proxmox, TrueNAS SCALE, CasaOS, Home Assistant), **Off-Grid Meshtastic LoRa Nodes** (915 MHz, Thinknode M2, SenseCAP T1000-E, XIAO nRF52840), and **Handheld Linux Performance Tuning** (CachyOS on ASUS ROG Ally).
  - Added **Interests & Hobbies** section highlighting MTG Commander (*Chatterfang* & *Lightning*), *Zelda*, *Warframe*, EDM, and anime (*That Time I Was Reincarnated as a Slime*).
  - Integrated direct links to `about.md` and repository resources.

## [0.1.2] - 2026-08-20

### Added
- Added comprehensive [`about.md`](about.md) detailing professional background (IT & SysAdmin, Epic migration), Home Lab infrastructure (Proxmox, TrueNAS SCALE, Home Assistant), Meshtastic off-grid hardware nodes, custom PC/handheld Linux builds (CachyOS on ROG Ally), and personal hobbies (MTG Commander, gaming, EDM, anime).

## [0.1.1] - 2026-08-20

### Changed
- Updated website title, hero headline, navbar brand logo, and footer copyright to **Carter**.
- Updated repository documentation in `README.md` to reflect the name change.

## [0.1.0] - 2026-08-20

### Added
- **Initial Personal Website Foundation**:
  - Semantic HTML5 structure with responsive viewport support.
  - Modern design system using CSS variables with automatic dark/light theme switching.
  - Background ambient blur glows for an aesthetic modern look.
  - Interactive **Hero Section** with introduction, title, and quick call-to-action buttons.
  - **About Section** highlighting bio and quick facts.
  - **Areas of Focus / Skills Section** with categorized tags (Frontend, Tools, Exploration).
  - **Featured Projects Showcase** cards linking to source code and upcoming projects.
  - **Connect Section** with direct links to GitHub and documentation.
  - Responsive **Header & Mobile Navigation Drawer** with theme toggle.
  - Dynamic footer with automatic copyright year update.
  - Lucide icons integration for lightweight modern iconography.
  - Initial `CHANGELOG.md` documentation to track all future changes.
  - Comprehensive `README.md` repository documentation and guide.