# Changelog All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file. This project follows [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.1.0/). Version numbers use a **SemVer-inspired** `MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH` format, with version increments reflecting both user-visible and operational impact. --- ## [Unreleased] --- ## [1.6.3] - 2026-03-04 ### Changed - Bumped project version to `v1.6.3`. - Updated frontend tooling dependencies: - `autoprefixer` `^10.4.23` → `^10.4.27` - `globals` `^17.1.0` → `^17.4.0` - `stylelint` `^17.0.0` → `^17.4.0` - `@eslint/js` `^9.39.2` → `^10.0.1` - `@eslint/json` `^0.14.0` → `^1.0.1` - `eslint` `^9.39.2` → `^10.0.2` - `markdownlint-cli2` `^0.20.0` → `^0.21.0` - `postcss` `^8.5.6` → `^8.5.8` - Updated Python dependencies: - `mkdocs-material` `9.7.0` → `9.7.3` - `mkdocs-rss-plugin` `1.17.7` → `1.17.9` --- ## [1.6.2] - 2026-01-01 ### Added - Added `runtime.txt` to specify the project's Python runtime version. ### Changed - Added schema to `vercel.json`. - Updated `README.md` to better reflect the company’s current mission, focus, and messaging. - Bumped project version to `v1.6.2`. - Updated frontend tooling dependencies: - `stylelint-order` `^7.0.0` → `^7.0.1` - `globals` `^16.5.0` → `^17.0.0` ### Removed - Removed `CNAME` file left over from GitHub Pages. --- ## [1.6.1] - 2025-12-24 ### Added - Added `src/posts/2025-12-24-uk-nudity.md`, along with image assets: - `src/img/uk-nudity-promo.png` - `src/img/uk-nudity-promo.webp` - Added `src/posts/2025-12-24-mp-vpn.md`, along with image assets: - `src/img/mp-vpn-promo.png` - `src/img/mp-vpn-promo.webp` ### Changed - Modified `npm run dev` script to use the `--livereload` flag. - Bumped project version to `v1.6.1`. - Updated Python dependencies: - `mkdocs-rss-plugin` `1.17.5` → `1.17.7` --- ## [1.6.0] - 2025-12-19 ### Added - Added `vercel.json` to define Vercel build configuration and security headers. - Added Vercel as a supported deployment target for this site. - Added `VERSIONING.md` for clarity regarding how we implement versioning. ### Changed - Migrated static site deployment from Netlify to Vercel. - Converted Netlify build configuration (`netlify.toml`) to Vercel-equivalent settings. - Updated MkDocs build invocation to use `python -m mkdocs` for improved compatibility in CI environments. - Explicitly configured the build output directory as `build/`. - Preserved existing Content Security Policy (CSP), reporting endpoints, and security headers under Vercel. - Updated GitHub workflows to utilize the latest versions of `actions/checkout@v6`, `actions/upload-artifact@v6`, and `actions/download-artifact@v7`, as well as **npm** `v11.7.0`: - `.github/workflows/backup-branch.yml` - `.github/workflows/dependency-review.yml` - `.github/workflows/publish-test.yml` - `.github/workflows/publish.yml` - Bumped project version to `v1.6.0`. - Updated frontend tooling dependencies: - `@eslint/js` `^9.39.1` → `^9.39.2` - `autoprefixer` `^10.4.22` → `^10.4.23` - `browserslist` `^4.28.0` → `^4.28.1` - `eslint` `^9.39.1` → `^9.39.2` - `prettier` `3.6.2` → `3.7.4` - `stylelint` `^16.25.0` → `^16.26.1` - `markdownlint` `^0.39.0` → `^0.40.0` - `markdownlint-cli2` `^0.19.0` → `^0.20.0` ### Removed - Removed `netlify.toml`, as Netlify is no longer the active deployment platform. - Removed reliance on Netlify-specific header configuration in favor of Vercel headers. --- ## [1.5.9] - 2025-11-18 ### Added - `netlify.toml` file to configure Netlify build variables and enforce CSP and headers. ### Changed - Refactored `.github/workflows/publish.yml` to check CodeQL results and then proceed with publishing to npmjs and GPR. - Bumped project version to `v1.5.9`. ### Removed - Removed GitHub CI workflow at `.github/workflows/build-and-deploy.yml`, as builds will now be processed automatically by Netlify. --- ## [1.5.8] - 2025-11-16 ### Changed - Updated `.markdownlint.mjs` to ignore rule `MD060`, which is unnecessarily strict and doesn't affect render output. - Bumped project version to `v1.5.8`. - Updated dependencies: - `markdownlint-cli2` `^0.18.1` → `^0.19.0` --- ## [1.5.7] - 2025-11-12 ### Added - Added **RSS** links to `mkdocs.yml`: - Introduced a new **RSS** link in the top banner. - Added an **RSS** image and link to the footer, next to the existing social icons. - Introduced `simple-git-hooks` devDependency for **automated linting** prior to commit and push. - Added `.ncurc.cjs` for more granular control of `npm-check-updates`. ### Changed - Updated MkDocs colors in light mode for better contrast. - Images in `README.md` now utilize **jsDelivr** for quicker loading from CDN. - Corrected **Contributor Covenant** link in `README.md`. - Updated support email address in `LICENSE.md`. - Modified all GitHub CI workflows to utilize `ENV: ci` per job for cleaner separation of environments. - Revised scripts in `package.json` for increased functionality, added configuration for `simple-git-hooks`. - Bumped project version to `v1.5.7`. - Updated dependencies: - `autoprefixer` `^10.4.21` → `^10.4.22` - `browserslist` `^4.27.0` → `^4.28.0` - `mkdocs-material` `9.6.23` → `9.7.0` ### Notes - Though the site has always been compatible with RSS readers, this fact was not well documented. - The new RSS link and image should now convey this functionality. --- ## [1.5.6] - 2025-11-09 ### Changed - Updated MkDocs for Material **light mode** to use `orange` as the primary color and `deep orange` as the accent color for improved readability. - Updated `src/sitemap.xml` to reflect the newest posts and refresh last modified dates. - Bumped project version to `v1.5.6`. --- ## [1.5.5] - 2025-11-09 ### Added - Added `src/posts/2025-11-09-privacy-and-security.md`, along with image assets: - `src/img/privacy-security-promo.png` - `src/img/privacy-security-promo.webp` - Added `src/posts/2025-11-09-sideloading.md`, along with image assets: - `src/img/sideloading-promo.png` - `src/img/sideloading-promo.webp` - Introduced `npm-run-all` devDependency for more efficient linting. ### Changed - Refactored `src/contributing.md` to accurately reflect the proper method of contributing. - Revised emphasis in the **Message authentication codes** section of `/src/posts/secure-secure-shell.md`. - Updated CI workflows to utilize **Node.js v24** (LTS): - `build-and-deploy.yml` - `publish-test.yml` - `publish.yml` - Revised scripts in `package.json` for more efficient use by utilizing `npm-run-all`. - Updated `.python-version` to reflect **Python v3.14**. - Bumped project version to `v1.5.5`. - Updated **Node.js** dependencies: - `@eslint/js` `^9.38.0` → `^9.39.1` - `@eslint/json` `^0.13.2` → `^0.14.0` - `eslint` `^9.38.0` → `^9.39.1` - `globals` `^16.4.0` → `^16.5.0` - Updated **Python** dependencies: - `mkdocs-material` `9.6.22` → `9.6.23` - `mkdocs-rss-plugin` `1.17.4` → `1.17.5` --- ## [1.5.4] - 2025-10-28 ### Added - Added `.python-version` with `3.13` for easier control of **Python** version. ### Changed - Bumped project version to `v1.5.4`. - Added `browserslistrc` to `cspell.json`. - Modified GitHub workflows in `.github/workflows` to utilize `.python-version`: - `build-and-deploy.yml` - `publish-test.yml` - `publish.yml` --- ## [1.5.3] - 2025-10-26 ### Changed - Bumped project version to `v1.5.3`. - Corrected publish dates in CHANGELOG.md, as they were incorrectly showing the year as 2022. - Updated **Node.js** dependencies: - `browserslist` `^4.26.3` → `^4.27.0` - Updated **Python** dependencies: - `mkdocs-material` `9.6.20` → `9.6.22` - `mkdocs-rss-plugin` `1.17.3` → `1.17.4` - Updated GitHub workflows to utilize **Node.js** `v22`, **npm** `11.6.2`, and the latest action versions. Modified `publish-test.yml` and `publish.yml` to utilize `GITHUB_TOKEN` authentication for publishing. - `backup-branch.yml` - `build-and-deploy.yml` - `dependency-review.yml` - `publish-test.yml` - `publish.yml` --- ## [1.5.2] - 2025-10-21 ### Changed - Bumped project version to `v1.5.2`. ### Fixed - Corrected email address in `README.md`. --- ## [1.5.1] - 2025-10-21 ### Changed - Bumped project version to `v1.5.1`. - Minor correction made to `README.md` footer. - Updated dependencies: - `@eslint/js` `^9.36.0` → `^9.38.0` - `browserslist` `^4.26.2` → `^4.26.3` - `eslint` `^9.36.0` → `^9.38.0` - `markdownlint` `^0.38.0` → `^0.39.0` - `stylelint` `^16.24.0` → `^16.25.0` ### Fixed - Corrected links to images in `README.md`. --- ## [1.5.0] - 2025-09-23 ### Added - New blog post: `2025-09-23-sonicwall.md` added to `/src/posts`. - Included associated promotional images: `sonicwall-promo.png` and `sonicwall-promo.webp`. - Added `discord.svg` to `/src/fontawesome/brands`. ### Changed - Bumped version to `v1.5.0`. - Updated overall site layout to improve readability and navigation. - Adjusted styles and templates to support new design structure. - Updated Material for MkDocs palette to default to dark mode, with optional toggle to light mode. - Removed Cookie Consent banner configuration, as this blog sub-site does not use cookies. - Updated footer to explicitly state that the blog does not use cookies, with link to the Privacy Policy. - CI workflow updated to use a safer `sed` pattern (`"[^"]*"`) when patching the package name in `package.json`. - GitHub Actions workflows (`build-and-deploy.yml`, `publish-test.yml`, and `publish.yml`) updated to use `npm v11.6.0`. - CI workflow updated to use `actions/checkout v5`, `actions/setup-node v5`, `actions/setup-python v6`, and `actions/download-artifact v5`. - Updated `sitemap.xml` to reflect accurate "Last Modified" dates and correct URLs. - Corrected fork and clone instructions in `contributing.md`. - Upgraded dependencies: - `@eslint/js` `^9.32.0` → `^9.36.0` - `@eslint/json` `^0.13.1` → `^0.13.2` - `browserslist` `^4.25.1` → `^4.26.2` - `eslint` `^9.32.0` → `^9.36.0` - `globals` `^16.3.0` → `^16.4.0` - `stylelint` `^16.22.0` → `^16.24.0` - `stylelint-config-recommended` `^16.0.0` → `^17.0.0` - `mkdocs-material` `9.6.14` → `9.6.20` --- ## [1.4.0] - 2025-07-27 ### Changed - Bumped version to `v1.4.0`. - Cleaned up tags in the following files, located in `src/posts`: - `2025-05-29-heliboard.md` - `2025-05-29-msauth.md` - `2025-06-08-squircle.md` - `2025-06-12-backdoor.md` - `2025-06-16-cryptomator.md` - `2025-06-23-encryption-eff.md` - `2025-07-17-otp-helper.md` - Updated `sitemap.xml` to reflect accurate "Last Modified" dates and correct URLs. - Renamed `src/posts/2025-07-24-uk-apple-li.md` to `src/posts/2025-07-27-uk-apple.md`. - Updated `.github/workflows/build-and-deploy.yml` to utilize `Node.js` `v24` and `npm` `v11.4.2`. - Updated `.github/workflows/publish.yml` and `.github/workflows/publish-test.yml` to utilize `npm` `v11.4.2`. - Added standardized header to `.github/COMMIT_GUIDE.md`. --- ## [1.3.11] - 2025-07-27 ### Fixed - Bumped version to `v1.3.11` --- ## [1.3.10] - 2025-07-27 ### Added - New blog post: `2025-07-27-uk-apple.md` added to `/src/posts`. - Included associated promotional images: `uk-apple-promo.png` and `uk-apple-promo.webp`. ### Changed - Sitemap updated to include new posts. - Upgraded dependencies: - `@eslint/js` `^9.31.0` → `^9.32.0` - `@eslint/json` `^0.13.0` → `^0.13.1` - `eslint` `^9.31.0` → `^9.32.0` - `eslint-config-prettier` `^10.1.5` → `^10.1.8` - `stylelint` `^16.21.1` → `^16.22.0` --- ## [1.3.9] - 2025-07-17 ### Added - New blog posts: `2025-07-17-ai-profiling.md` and `2025-07-17-otp-helper.md` added to `/src/posts`. - Included associated promotional images: `ai-profiling-promo.png`, `ai-profiling-promo.webp`, `otp-helper-promo.png`, and `otp-helper.webp`. ### Changed - Bumped version to `v1.3.9`. - Sitemap updated to include new posts. - Upgraded dependencies: - `@eslint/js` `^9.30.1` to `^9.31.0` - `@eslint/json` `^0.12.0` to `^0.13.0` - `eslint` `^9.30.1` to `9.31.0` --- ## [1.3.8] - 2025-07-10 ### Added - New blog post: `2025-07-10-outlook-surveillance.md` added to `/src/posts`. - Included associated promotional images: `outlook-surveillance.png` and `outlook-surveillance.webp`. ### Changed - Bumped version to `1.3.8`. - Sitemap updated to include new link. --- ## [1.3.7] - 2025-07-07 ### Added - New blog post: `2025-07-07-juniper-hpe.md` added to `/src/posts`. - Included associated promotional images: `juniper-hpe-promo.png` and `juniper-hpe-promo.webp`. ### Changed - Bumped version to `1.3.7`. - Sitemap updated to include links to recent posts. - Upgraded dependencies: - `@eslint/js` `^9.30.0` to `^9.30.1` - `eslint` `^9.30.0` to `^9.30.1` - `globals` `^16.2.0` to `^16.3.0` - `stylelint` `^16.21.0` to `^16.21.1` --- ## [1.3.6] - 2025-07-01 ### Added - New blog post: `2025-07-01-eff-scotus.md` added to `/src/posts`. - Included associated promotional images: `eff-scotus-promo.png` and `eff-scotus-promo.webp`. ### Changed - Bumped version to `1.3.6`. - Upgraded dependencies: - `@eslint/js` `^9.29.0` to `^9.30.0` - `browserslist` `^4.25.0` to `^4.25.1` - `eslint` `^9.29.0` to `^9.30.0` - `prettier` `3.6.0` to `3.6.2` --- ## [1.3.5] - 2025-06-24 ### Changed - Bumped version to `v1.3.5`. ### Fixed - Resolved remaining GitHub Packages authentication issues by explicitly scoping `npm whoami` and `npm publish` to the correct registry (`https://npm.pkg.github.com/`). - Ensured consistent registry usage regardless of `.npmrc` or `package.json` configuration. --- ## [1.3.4] - 2025-06-23 ### Changed - Bumped version to `v1.3.4`. ### Fixed - Removed legacy `.npmrc` file that was overriding registry authentication and causing `401 Unauthorized` errors during publishing. - Restored default registry handling through `setup-node` for reliable token-based authentication to `npmjs.org`. --- ## [1.3.3] - 2025-06-23 ### Added - Diagnostic logging to verify active registry, token configuration, and `.npmrc` state prior to publishing. ### Changed - Bumped version to `v1.3.3`. ### Fixed - Resolved persistent authentication failure during publish by reintroducing `npm ci` and upgrading npm in registry workflows. - Adjusted step ordering to ensure environment and Git config are fully initialized before registry checks. --- ## [1.3.2] - 2025-06-23 ### Added - Authentication check (`npm whoami`) before publish to confirm registry access. ### Changed - Bumped version to `v1.3.2`. ### Fixed - Resolved publishing failure caused by missing lockfile and outdated npm version in registry workflows. - Reintroduced `npm ci` and upgraded npm to ensure compatibility with scoped package publishing. --- ## [1.3.1] ### Changes - Removed `cache-dependency-path` from publish workflows to avoid lockfile-related cache issues. - Verified presence of `package-lock.json` in the extracted archive and maintained default npm caching behavior. - Bumped version to `v1.3.1`. --- ## [1.3.0] ### Added - Introduced a test publish workflow (`.github/workflows/publish-test.yml`) to validate the `git archive` packaging method via dry-run publishing. ### Changed - Bumped version to `v1.3.0`. - Reformatted `.github/COMMIT_GUIDE.md` to align with Prettier conventions. - Refactored `.github/workflows/publish.yml` to use `git archive` for publishing to registries. --- ## [1.2.8] - 2025-06-23 ### Added - New blog post: `2025-06-23-encryption-eff.md` added to `/src/posts`. - Included associated promotional images: `encryption-eff.png` and `encryption-eff.webp` - Introduced `.github/workflows/COMMIT_GUIDE.md` for reference when creating commit messages ### Changed - Bumped version to `v1.2.8`. - Upgraded `prettier` from `3.5.3` to `3.6.0`. - Upgraded `stylelint` from `^16.20.0` to `^16.21.0`. --- ## [1.2.7] - 2025-06-16 ### Added - Introduced `CHANGELOG.md` and `CHANGELOG.template.md` to begin structured change tracking for the blog repository - Added new post: _FOSS Spotlight: Cryptomator_ (`2025-06-16-cryptomator.md`) - Included associated promotional images: `cryptomator-promo.png` and `cryptomator-promo.webp` - Added `check-codeql.yml` reusable workflow for static analysis ### Changed - Updated VS Code workspace settings (`.vscode/settings.json`) to disable Markdown validation via `"markdown.validate.enabled": false,` - Replaced inline `check-codeql` job in `build-and-deploy.yml` with call to new reusable workflow - Updated links in `sitemap.xml` to reflect current posts and site structure ### Removed - Deleted unused stylesheets: `default.css`, `global.css`, `normalize.css`, and `style.css` --- [Unreleased]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/compare/v1.6.2...HEAD [1.6.2]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.6.2 [1.6.1]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.6.1 [1.6.0]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.6.0 [1.5.9]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.5.9 [1.5.8]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.5.8 [1.5.7]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.5.7 [1.5.6]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.5.6 [1.5.5]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.5.5 [1.5.4]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.5.4 [1.5.3]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.5.3 [1.5.2]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.5.2 [1.5.1]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.5.1 [1.5.0]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.5.0 [1.4.0]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.4.0 [1.3.11]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.3.11 [1.3.10]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.3.10 [1.3.9]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.3.9 [1.3.8]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.3.8 [1.3.7]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.3.7 [1.3.6]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.3.6 [1.3.5]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.3.5 [1.3.4]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.3.4 [1.3.3]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.3.3 [1.3.2]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.3.2 [1.3.1]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.3.1 [1.3.0]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.3.0 [1.2.8]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.2.8 [1.2.7]: https://github.com/netwk-pro/blog/releases/tag/v1.2.7