Development Session Notes

Development Session Notes

Project Status: June 24, 2025

✅ COMPLETED THIS SESSION:

  • Repository Setup: Created github.com/nicotem/plagiar-ezy with SSH keys
  • GitHub Pages: Configured with custom domain plagiar-ezy.org (Namecheap DNS)
  • Theme Implementation: Complete floating navigation, cream/sepia design, Cambria fonts
  • Jekyll Compatibility: Fixed all GitHub Pages build errors (unit mixing, advanced CSS)
  • Results Table: Dynamic table with filtering, sorting, and video modals
  • Repository Status: Private (ready to make public when launching)

🎯 NEXT PRIORITIES:

  1. Content Updates (Priority 1):
    • About page: Research methodology, academic context, researcher info
    • Contact page: Actual contact details, collaboration info, press contacts
    • Results data: New research results in _data/results.yml
  2. Outstanding Tasks:
    • Task 15: Performance optimization
    • Task 16: Theme testing and refinement
    • Task 19: About page content (CRITICAL)
    • Task 21: Contact page development
    • Task 23: SEO and metadata

🔧 TECHNICAL NOTES:

  • SSH Keys: Configured for github.com access
  • Domain: plagiar-ezy.org pointing to GitHub Pages
  • Build Issues: All GitHub Pages compatibility issues resolved
  • Content Management: Can accept new content directly for integration

💡 IMPORTANT DECISIONS:

  • Using unlisted YouTube videos for large file hosting
  • Simplified Liquid templates for GitHub Pages compatibility
  • Mobile-first responsive design approach
  • Academic professional styling throughout

📞 WHEN RESUMING:

  1. Share this file with Claude to restore context
  2. Provide new content for integration
  3. Check if site is live at https://plagiar-ezy.org
  4. Decide on launch timeline (make repository public)

Session completed: 2025-06-24 Next session: Bring new content for About/Contact pages