Angel Zimmermann

Full Stack Developer - Lead Developer

Project log

Portfolio — internal build log

A curated changelog for the portfolio project, focused on visible milestones instead of noisy commit-by-commit history.

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This page summarizes the bigger steps in the evolution of the portfolio: the original launch, richer project presentation, maintenance work, deployment fixes, and the new internal project-blog flow you asked for.

Now

2026-04-03

Internal project blog for changelogs

Projects can now open an internal blog page instead of only jumping outward, which makes the portfolio itself capable of telling the story behind each project.

  • Added a dedicated blog route for project changelogs
  • Added Portfolio as a first project using this internal format
  • Structured updates around features and milestones instead of raw commit noise

Stability

2025-03 to 2026-04

Dependencies and deployment maintenance

The repo received dependency refreshes and deployment-related fixes to keep the stack healthy and the site buildable.

  • Added dependency maintenance through Dependabot-style updates
  • Refreshed key packages across Next, motion, linting, and MDX
  • Fixed deployment build failures to keep shipping smooth

Polish

2025-02 to 2025-03

Content and presentation cleanup

Several iterations focused on cleaning naming, links, formatting, and presentation details so the portfolio felt more consistent.

  • Fixed project naming inconsistencies like Elitphone
  • Updated media and external links
  • Improved text contrast and visual readability in project previews

Showcase

2025-01 to 2025-02

Projects became more visual

The portfolio evolved from a simple list into a more visual showcase with videos, images, and stronger presentation for selected work.

  • Added project videos and richer previews
  • Expanded screenshots and media support for featured projects
  • Improved storytelling around real shipped client work

Foundation

2024-12

Initial portfolio launch

The first version established the base site structure, project listing, and the overall visual direction of the portfolio.

  • Initial Next.js app scaffold and personal homepage
  • Core project cards and work experience sections
  • Baseline content model for projects and profile data