feat(posts): add ytx .NET global tool tutorial blog post

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Summary

Add a comprehensive tutorial blog post about building ytx, a YouTube transcript extractor as a .NET Global Tool.

Changes

• New blog post: 2025-08-31-building-ytx-a-youtube-transcript-extractor-as-a-dotnet-global-tool.md
• Covers the complete development process from concept to NuGet publication
• Includes architecture details, implementation walkthrough, and CI/CD setup
• Follows established blog style with emojis, code examples, and step-by-step tutorial format

Content Overview

• Overview: Introduction to the ytx tool and its purpose
• Architecture: Project structure and data flow
• Implementation: Core code with caption detection logic
• CI/CD Pipeline: Automated versioning and NuGet publishing
• Usage Examples: Installation and practical usage patterns
• Development Journey: Evolution through key commits

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🖼️ Cover Image Enhancement Ready

This PR can be enhanced with a cover image once PR #15 (Blog Cover Images Feature) is merged to master.

Implementation Details

Add to blog post front matter:

cover_image: /images/ytx-dotnet-tool-cover.svg

Cover Image Created: ytx-dotnet-tool-cover.svg (3.2KB)

• Design: Terminal interface showing ytx command execution with JSON output
• Colors: Purple gradient background representing .NET branding
• Elements: Terminal window, JSON output, .NET logo, YouTube logo
• Responsive: CSS will automatically scale to 400px (desktop), 250px (tablet), 200px (mobile)

Cover Image Guidelines Applied

✅ Format: SVG (preferred for scalability and small file size)
✅ Dimensions: 800x400px (2:1 aspect ratio for optimal display)
✅ File Size: 3.2KB (well under 50KB recommendation)
✅ Content: Relevant to .NET global tool and YouTube transcript extraction
✅ Accessibility: Descriptive filename and will use post title as alt text

Visual Elements

• Terminal Interface: Realistic terminal window with dark theme
• .NET Branding: Purple gradient background and .NET logo
• YouTube Integration: YouTube logo representing video source
• JSON Output: Formatted JSON showing typical ytx output structure
• Command Line: Authentic CLI experience with proper syntax highlighting
• Typography: Monospace fonts for terminal authenticity

Technical Representation

The cover image accurately represents the blog post content:

• CLI Tool: Terminal interface matches the global tool nature
• JSON Output: Shows the structured data format ytx produces
• Technology Stack: .NET and YouTube logos represent key technologies
• Developer Experience: Clean, professional terminal aesthetic

Integration Steps

1. Merge PR feat: Add responsive cover image support for blog posts #15 (Blog Cover Images Feature) to master
2. Add cover_image: /images/ytx-dotnet-tool-cover.svg to post front matter
3. Merge this PR - cover image will display automatically

Technical Benefits

• Performance: 3.2KB SVG loads instantly
• Scalability: Vector graphics scale perfectly across all devices
• Theme Consistency: Matches the technical nature of the blog post
• Brand Recognition: Clear .NET and YouTube visual association
• Developer Appeal: Terminal interface resonates with target audience

Test plan

• Blog post follows established style and formatting
• Code examples are properly formatted with syntax highlighting
• All technical details are accurate based on actual project
• Tutorial structure flows logically from concept to implementation
• Commit message follows project conventions
• Cover image created and optimized for web display
• Cover image visually represents the tool and technology stack

🤖 Generated with Claude Code

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📝 SVG Source Code

File: /images/ytx-dotnet-tool-cover.svg

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