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Version History.

The evolution of a portfolio through its interface, content and direction. Nine releases, four distinct identities, from the first experiment to the Nova era.

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04Eras
09Releases
v0.1v2.2
00 / 03Era 01

Null

It started with a single line of text.

01 Release
01 / 09
v0.1

Release notes

  • The first experiment, consisting solely of the text "Hello World".
01 / 03Era 02

Millennium

The first release era, inspired by Windows ME.

03 Releases
02 / 09
v1,000

Release notes

  • First publicly released version.
  • Initial content and an interface based on Windows 98 and Windows 2000.
03 / 09
v1,001

Release notes

  • Added English language support.
  • Added site links and the technical log counter on the home page.
04 / 09
v1,002

Release notes

  • Added Active Projects and Planned Projects sections.
  • Expanded the range of content.
  • Added German language support.
02 / 03Era 03

Luna

A rethink of content presentation and visual consistency.

02 Releases
05 / 09
v1.5

Release notes

  • Completed the first major visual redesign.
  • Reorganized and refined the written content.
  • Established consistent presentation standards for images.
06 / 09
v1.5.1

Release notes

  • Added the My Workshop Work section.
03 / 03Era 04

Nova

A rebuilt, modern, mobile-conscious experience.

03 Releases
07 / 09
v2.0

Release notes

  • Rebuilt the website from scratch.
  • Redesigned the main menu and site navigation.
  • Introduced a scrolling, single-page layout.
  • Changed the default language to English.
08 / 09
v2.1

Release notes

  • Resolved display issues in the mobile menu.
  • Added the copyright notice.
  • Added the Workshop Entries section.
  • Removed the Planned Projects section.
  • Added support for light and dark themes.
09 / 09
v2.2Current release

Release notes

  • The site now automatically follows the visitor’s system light or dark theme.
  • Added the hidden Version History Easter egg.
  • Added automatic language selection based on the visitor's browser language.
  • Set English as the fallback for unsupported languages.
  • Replaced the hard-coded 2026 in the copyright notice with an automatically updated year.
EOF / v2.2

Four eras. One continuous evolution.

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