Release Checklist

This checklist helps ensure the site builds cleanly and production artifacts are committed before merging to main.

1. Pull latest changes and install deps.
   • bundle install
   • pnpm install
2. Lint and build JavaScript.
   • pnpm run lint
   • pnpm run build:js
   • Commit updated assets\js\main.min.js if changed.
3. Lint Sass (optional).
   • pnpm run lint:css
4. Build Jekyll locally.
   • bundle exec jekyll build –config _config.yml,_config.dev.yml
5. Run smoke test script (PowerShell):
   • .\scripts\smoke-test.ps1
6. Manual sanity check (open _site):
   • Check index, posts, projects, publications, talks.
7. Commit and push.
8. If PR, ensure CI passes.