Create complete GitHub Pages portfolio site with IT-focused landing page, CV, and personal sections

.gitignore

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+# Jekyll build files
+_site/
+.sass-cache/
+.jekyll-cache/
+.jekyll-metadata
+
+# Ruby
+*.gem
+*.rbc
+/.config
+/coverage/
+/InstalledFiles
+/pkg/
+/spec/reports/
+/spec/examples.txt
+/test/tmp/
+/test/version_tmp/
+/tmp/
+
+# Bundler
+vendor/bundle/
+.bundle/
+Gemfile.lock
+
+# macOS
+.DS_Store
+.AppleDouble
+.LSOverride
+._*
+
+# Windows
+Thumbs.db
+ehthumbs.db
+Desktop.ini
+$RECYCLE.BIN/
+
+# Linux
+*~
+.directory
+
+# Editors
+.vscode/
+.idea/
+*.swp
+*.swo
+*~
+.project
+.settings/
+*.sublime-project
+*.sublime-workspace
+
+# Node (if using npm for any tooling)
+node_modules/
+npm-debug.log
+yarn-error.log
+package-lock.json
+yarn.lock
+
+# Logs
+*.log
+
+# Environment variables
+.env
+.env.local
+
+# Backup files
+*.bak
+*.backup
+*~
+
+# Temporary files
+*.tmp
+.cache/

DEPLOYMENT_CHECKLIST.md

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+# Portfolio Deployment Checklist
+
+Use this checklist to ensure your portfolio is properly deployed and configured.
+
+## Pre-Deployment Checklist
+
+### Content Review
+- [ ] Review personal information in `_config.yml`
+  - [ ] Name is correct
+  - [ ] Email is correct
+  - [ ] GitHub username is correct (ValGSgit)
+  - [ ] LinkedIn username is correct (valentinogs)
+  - [ ] Location is correct (Vienna, Austria)
+
+- [ ] Review landing page content (`index.html`)
+  - [ ] Hero introduction is accurate
+  - [ ] Technical skills are up-to-date
+  - [ ] About cards reflect your strengths
+  - [ ] 42 School progress is current (Circle 5/7)
+
+- [ ] Review CV content (`cv.html`)
+  - [ ] Work experience is current
+  - [ ] Education details are correct
+  - [ ] Skills list is up-to-date
+  - [ ] Projects listed are accurate
+  - [ ] Language proficiencies are correct
+
+- [ ] Review About page (`about.html`)
+  - [ ] Personal story is accurate
+  - [ ] Interests reflect your hobbies
+  - [ ] Journey details are correct
+  - [ ] Philosophy resonates with you
+
+- [ ] Verify CV PDF
+  - [ ] File exists at `assets/documents/cv.pdf`
+  - [ ] PDF is current (not outdated)
+  - [ ] File size is reasonable (< 5MB)
+  - [ ] PDF opens correctly
+
+## GitHub Pages Setup
+
+### Enable GitHub Pages
+- [ ] Go to repository Settings
+- [ ] Click on "Pages" in left sidebar
+- [ ] Under "Source":
+  - [ ] Branch: select `main` (or `master`)
+  - [ ] Folder: select `/ (root)`
+- [ ] Click "Save"
+- [ ] Wait for green checkmark (1-2 minutes)
+
+### Verify Deployment
+- [ ] Visit site URL: https://valgsit.github.io/ValGSgit/
+- [ ] Site loads without errors
+- [ ] No 404 errors
+- [ ] HTTPS is working (green padlock in browser)
+
+## Functionality Testing
+
+### Navigation
+- [ ] Click "Home" - returns to top
+- [ ] Click "Projects" - scrolls to projects section
+- [ ] Click "CV" - loads CV page
+- [ ] Click "About Me" - loads About page
+- [ ] Click "Contact" - scrolls to contact section
+- [ ] All nav links work correctly
+
+### Home Page
+- [ ] Hero section displays correctly
+- [ ] About cards are visible
+- [ ] Tech skills section shows all skills
+- [ ] Projects section loads
+- [ ] GitHub projects API loads successfully
+- [ ] Project filter buttons work:
+  - [ ] "All Projects" shows all
+  - [ ] "C/C++" filters correctly
+  - [ ] "Python" filters correctly
+  - [ ] "Shell" filters correctly
+- [ ] Project cards display:
+  - [ ] Repository name
+  - [ ] Description
+  - [ ] Stars and forks count
+  - [ ] Language with color dot
+  - [ ] Updated date
+  - [ ] "View Repository" link works
+- [ ] 42 School highlights display
+- [ ] 3D contribution graph shows
+- [ ] Contact cards are visible
+- [ ] All links in contact section work
+- [ ] Focus banner displays at bottom
+
+### CV Page
+- [ ] Page loads correctly
+- [ ] "Download PDF" button works
+- [ ] PDF viewer displays CV
+- [ ] "View IT-Focused CV" button toggles view
+- [ ] Full CV displays by default
+- [ ] IT-Focused CV displays when toggled
+- [ ] Toggle button text changes appropriately
+- [ ] All sections are readable
+- [ ] Skills badges display correctly
+- [ ] PDF iframe works (or shows fallback)
+
+### About Page
+- [ ] Page loads correctly
+- [ ] Personal intro section displays
+- [ ] All content sections visible
+- [ ] Language cards show correctly
+- [ ] Interest cards display in grid
+- [ ] Soft skills section is readable
+- [ ] Values grid displays properly
+- [ ] CTA buttons at bottom work
+
+### Mobile Responsiveness
+- [ ] Test on mobile device or resize browser
+- [ ] Mobile menu (hamburger) appears on small screens
+- [ ] Menu opens when clicked
+- [ ] Menu closes when link clicked
+- [ ] Menu closes when clicking outside
+- [ ] All sections stack vertically on mobile
+- [ ] Text is readable on mobile
+- [ ] Buttons are tappable on mobile
+- [ ] Images/SVGs scale appropriately
+- [ ] No horizontal scrolling
+
+### Browser Testing
+Test in at least 2 browsers:
+- [ ] Chrome/Edge (Chromium)
+- [ ] Firefox
+- [ ] Safari (if on Mac)
+- [ ] Mobile browser (Safari/Chrome mobile)
+
+### Performance
+- [ ] Site loads in < 3 seconds
+- [ ] No console errors (F12 > Console)
+- [ ] No missing resources (404s)
+- [ ] Images load correctly
+- [ ] CSS loads and applies
+- [ ] JavaScript loads and executes
+- [ ] GitHub API loads projects successfully
+
+### Links & External Resources
+- [ ] GitHub profile link works
+- [ ] LinkedIn profile link works
+- [ ] Email link works (opens mail client)
+- [ ] All repository links work
+- [ ] Google Fonts load correctly
+- [ ] SVG icons display correctly
+
+## Customization (Optional)
+
+### Branding
+- [ ] Add profile photo to `assets/images/profile.jpg`
+- [ ] Update hero section to use photo instead of placeholder
+- [ ] Add favicon to `assets/images/favicon.png`
+- [ ] Update favicon link in `_layouts/default.html`
+
+### Colors (if desired)
+- [ ] Choose custom color palette
+- [ ] Update CSS variables in `assets/css/style.css`
+- [ ] Test contrast ratios for accessibility
+- [ ] Verify colors work in light/dark environments
+
+### Content Additions
+- [ ] Add more projects if needed
+- [ ] Include additional skills
+- [ ] Add certifications or awards
+- [ ] Include volunteer work
+- [ ] Add testimonials or recommendations
+
+## SEO & Sharing
+
+### Meta Tags
+- [ ] Page titles are descriptive
+- [ ] Meta descriptions are compelling
+- [ ] Open Graph tags work (test with Facebook debugger)
+- [ ] Twitter cards work (test with Twitter validator)
+
+### Social Sharing
+- [ ] Share on LinkedIn
+- [ ] Add to LinkedIn profile
+- [ ] Include in resume
+- [ ] Add to email signature
+- [ ] Share with friends for feedback
+
+## Analytics & Monitoring (Optional)
+
+### Setup Tracking
+- [ ] Add Google Analytics (if desired)
+- [ ] Set up GitHub Insights
+- [ ] Monitor visitor stats
+- [ ] Track popular pages
+
+### Maintenance
+- [ ] Set calendar reminder for monthly updates
+- [ ] Create backup of content
+- [ ] Document any customizations made
+- [ ] Note any issues for future fixes
+
+## Security & Privacy
+
+### Security Checks
+- [ ] No secrets or API keys committed
+- [ ] Personal info is appropriate for public view
+- [ ] Email is spam-protected (or use contact form)
+- [ ] HTTPS is enforced
+- [ ] No sensitive information exposed
+
+### Privacy
+- [ ] Review all content for privacy
+- [ ] Ensure contact info is what you want public
+- [ ] Verify social links go to correct profiles
+- [ ] Check that CV doesn't expose too much personal data
+
+## Final Pre-Launch
+
+### Quality Assurance
+- [ ] Proofread all text for typos
+- [ ] Check grammar and punctuation
+- [ ] Verify all dates are current
+- [ ] Ensure consistency in formatting
+- [ ] Test all interactive elements
+- [ ] Verify responsive design works
+
+### Professional Review
+- [ ] Have someone else review the site
+- [ ] Get feedback on content
+- [ ] Check for broken links
+- [ ] Verify professional appearance
+- [ ] Ensure it represents you well
+
+### Launch Preparation
+- [ ] Update LinkedIn with portfolio URL
+- [ ] Update resume with portfolio URL
+- [ ] Prepare social media announcement
+- [ ] Draft introduction email for networking
+- [ ] Create list of people to share with
+
+## Post-Launch
+
+### First Week
+- [ ] Monitor for any errors
+- [ ] Check analytics daily
+- [ ] Fix any issues reported
+- [ ] Respond to any contact
+- [ ] Share widely on social media
+
+### First Month
+- [ ] Review visitor stats
+- [ ] Update based on feedback
+- [ ] Add any new projects
+- [ ] Refresh content if needed
+- [ ] Check all links still work
+
+### Ongoing Maintenance
+- [ ] Update projects monthly
+- [ ] Refresh CV quarterly
+- [ ] Update skills as you learn
+- [ ] Add new achievements
+- [ ] Keep contact info current
+
+## Troubleshooting Resources
+
+If you encounter issues:
+1. Check SETUP_INSTRUCTIONS.md troubleshooting section
+2. Review GitHub Pages documentation
+3. Check browser console for errors
+4. Verify GitHub Pages build status in Actions tab
+5. Clear browser cache and try again
+
+## Success Criteria
+
+Your portfolio is ready to launch when:
+- ✅ All checkboxes above are complete
+- ✅ Site loads correctly on desktop and mobile
+- ✅ All links work
+- ✅ Content is proofread and accurate
+- ✅ You're proud to share it!
+
+---
+
+**Ready to Launch? Let's Go! 🚀**
+
+Once all checks are complete:
+1. Take a screenshot for your records
+2. Share the URL with your network
+3. Update all professional profiles
+4. Celebrate your new portfolio! 🎉
+
+**Your Portfolio URL**: https://valgsit.github.io/ValGSgit/
+
+---
+
+*Last Updated: November 2025*
+*Use this checklist every time you make major updates*

Gemfile

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+source "https://rubygems.org"
+
+# Jekyll version
+gem "jekyll", "~> 3.9.3"
+
+# GitHub Pages gem
+gem "github-pages", group: :jekyll_plugins
+
+# Plugins
+group :jekyll_plugins do
+  gem "jekyll-feed", "~> 0.12"
+  gem "jekyll-seo-tag", "~> 2.8"
+end
+
+# Windows and JRuby does not include zoneinfo files, so bundle the tzinfo-data gem
+# and associated library.
+platforms :mingw, :x64_mingw, :mswin, :jruby do
+  gem "tzinfo", ">= 1", "< 3"
+  gem "tzinfo-data"
+end
+
+# Performance-booster for watching directories on Windows
+gem "wdm", "~> 0.1.1", :platforms => [:mingw, :x64_mingw, :mswin]
+
+# Lock `http_parser.rb` gem to `v0.6.x` on JRuby builds since newer versions of the gem
+# do not have a Java counterpart.
+gem "http_parser.rb", "~> 0.6.0", :platforms => [:jruby]
+
+# Lock webrick for Ruby 3.0+
+gem "webrick", "~> 1.8"