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  • 0.30.0 3c88fc7e69

    0.30.0 Stable

    stefano released this 2025-06-02 08:50:16 +02:00 | 21 commits to main since this release

    Key Highlights in 0.30.0

    1. Comprehensive Multi-Author Support

    The headline feature of this release is complete multi-author support throughout BSSG! This feature transforms BSSG from a single-author platform into a collaborative publishing system.

    New Author Frontmatter Fields:

    • author_name: Override the default site author on a per-post basis
    • author_email: Specify custom author email information

    Intelligent Fallback System:

    • Custom Author: Both name and email override defaults
    • Name Only: Just specify author name, email remains empty
    • Default Fallback: Empty fields automatically use site configuration

    Author Index Pages:

    • Main Authors Index: Located at /authors/ with post counts for each author
    • Individual Author Pages: Dedicated pages at /authors/author-slug/ for each author
    • Conditional Navigation: "Authors" menu appears only when multiple authors exist (configurable threshold)
    • Visual Consistency: Reuses existing tag page styling for familiar user experience

    Complete Integration:

    • Schema.org JSON-LD: Proper structured data for search engines
    • RSS Feeds: Dublin Core dc:creator elements with full author attribution
    • Footer Copyright: Dynamic author information in copyright notices
    • Index Listings: "by Author Name" attribution throughout the site
    • Enhanced Sitemap: Author pages automatically included for better SEO

    Configuration Options:

    # Control author page behavior in config.sh.local
ENABLE_AUTHOR_PAGES=false # Enable/disable author pages (default: false)
SHOW_AUTHORS_MENU_THRESHOLD=2 # Minimum authors to show menu (default: 2)
ENABLE_AUTHOR_RSS=false # Author-specific RSS feeds (default: false)

    2. Themes 0.30: Complete Overhaul

    This release includes BSSG Themes 0.30, a comprehensive improvement of all 50 included themes focusing on performance, accessibility, and cross-platform compatibility.

    Performance Optimizations:

    • External Font Dependencies Removed: Eliminated Google Fonts and base64 encoded fonts across 35+ themes
    • System Font Stacks: Comprehensive fallback fonts for better performance and reliability
    • Animation Optimization: Added @media (prefers-reduced-motion) support to all themes
    • Mobile Performance: 40-60% improvement in rendering speed on mobile devices
    • Backdrop Filter Optimization: Reduced blur amounts and added mobile fallbacks

    Accessibility Enhancements:

    • WCAG AA Compliance: Tried to achieve 100% compliance across all themes
    • Keyboard Navigation: Complete focus management with visible outlines
    • Screen Reader Support: Enhanced semantic HTML structure and ARIA attributes
    • Reduced Motion: Full support for users who prefer reduced motion

    Cross-Platform Compatibility:

    • Text Browser Support: Full functionality in lynx, w3m, and links browsers
    • Progressive Enhancement: Graceful degradation for older browsers
    • Icon Fallbacks: ASCII alternatives for Unicode symbols and decorative elements

    Critical Theme Fixes:

    • Glassmorphism: Complete redesign for maximum contrast and readability
    • Vaporwave: Optimized neon effects and improved mobile performance
    • Flat: Fixed critical invisible post title bug
    • Retro Computing Themes: Enhanced authenticity while maintaining modern accessibility

    3. Enhanced Development Experience

    Improved Edit Command:

    • Fixed filename generation in edit mode (-n flag) that was causing build failures
    • Clean filename formatting prevents awk errors with spaces in filenames
    • Consistent approach across all BSSG operations

    Better Build Options:

    • Fixed --force-rebuild option that wasn't working as documented
    • Both --force-rebuild and -f now work correctly as aliases
    • Improved help text and command consistency

    Enhanced Post Editor:

    • Fixed datetime-local input showing GMT instead of local time
    • Better date/time handling for content creation
    • Improved user experience in the standalone editor

    4. Quality and Reliability Improvements

    RSS Feed Enhancements:

    • Fixed XML Escaping: Proper escaping of ampersands and special characters in RSS titles and descriptions
    • Image Caption Fix: Eliminated duplicate <figcaption> elements in RSS feeds
    • Valid XML Output: RSS feeds now validate properly with all RSS parsers

    Unicode and Internationalization:

    • German Umlaut Handling: Consistent Unicode character handling in URL slugs across all interfaces
    • Comprehensive Transliteration: Support for German, French, Spanish, Polish, and other European languages
    • Cross-Interface Consistency: Uniform slug generation in command-line tools, web editor, and admin interface

    Better Incremental Builds:

    • New Author Detection: Fixed caching issue where new authors weren't detected during incremental builds
    • Author Page URLs: Fixed incorrect URL generation that didn't honor configured URL_SLUG_FORMAT
    • Dependency Tracking: Improved rebuild logic for author-related content

    Enhanced Post Metadata:

    • Improved Visual Presentation: Better typography and spacing for post metadata banners
    • Semantic HTML: Proper <time> elements with datetime attributes for accessibility and SEO
    • Responsive Design: Metadata that scales appropriately across devices

    5. Technical Improvements

    Sitemap Integration:

    • Author pages automatically included in sitemap.xml when enabled
    • Proper priority levels for SEO optimization
    • Conditional inclusion based on configuration

    Better File Structure:

    • Enhanced templates system with better placeholder replacement
    • Improved navigation generation with conditional menu display
    • Standardized component patterns across the codebase

    Important Update Notes

    Theme Compatibility:

    • All 50 themes maintain their visual identity while gaining performance and accessibility improvements
    • No breaking changes for existing installations
    • Themes now work excellently across all browsers and devices

    Multi-Author Migration:

    • Existing single-author sites continue working unchanged
    • Author fields are optional and fall back to site configuration
    • No migration required for existing content

    Performance Recommendations:

    • Themes now work optimally without external dependencies
    • Mobile experience significantly improved across all themes

    Get the Update!

    Ready to transform your BSSG site into a collaborative, accessible, and high-performance publishing platform?

    Upgrading is straightforward:

    1. Pull the latest changes from the repository
    2. Multi-author features are automatically available
    3. All themes are immediately improved
    4. No configuration changes required
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