Implementation Plan: Explore GitHub Page Popular Implementations and Suggest Improvements

Branch: 002-github-page-improvements | Date: 2026-03-29 | Spec: spec.md Input: Feature specification from /specs/002-github-page-improvements/spec.md

Note: This template is filled in by the /speckit.plan command. See .specify/templates/plan-template.md for the execution workflow.

Summary

This feature aims to analyze popular GitHub Pages implementations, extract best practices, and generate actionable, prioritized suggestions for improving this Jekyll-based site. The plan includes research on top repositories, comparison with the current site, and a tracking mechanism for applied improvements.

Technical Context

Language/Version: Ruby (Jekyll 4.x), HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)
Primary Dependencies: Jekyll, Beautiful Jekyll theme, Bundler, GitHub Pages, optional: static analysis tools, accessibility tools
Storage: Static files (Markdown, HTML, YAML, assets)
Testing: Manual review, accessibility testing, optional: HTMLProofer, pa11y, Lighthouse
Target Platform: GitHub Pages (static hosting), Linux/macOS/Windows for local dev
Project Type: Static website (personal/portfolio/blog)
Performance Goals: Fast page loads (<1s for main pages), Lighthouse performance score >90
Constraints: Must remain compatible with GitHub Pages and Beautiful Jekyll; no server-side code; all improvements must be static-site friendly
Scale/Scope: Single-user personal site, ~10-100 pages/posts, moderate asset count

Constitution Check

GATE: Must pass before Phase 0 research. Re-check after Phase 1 design.

Gates:

• Code must follow clear, consistent style guides; linting/formatting required; remove dead code and unused dependencies. (Mapped to T018)
• All features must include automated or manual tests. For static JS in Jekyll, minimal automated JS test is required for core logic; manual and accessibility testing is sufficient for UI. (Mapped to T013, T016)
• User interfaces and interactions must be consistent, accessible, and reviewed for clarity and design pattern adherence. (Mapped to T015)
• All features must meet defined performance targets (fast page loads, optimized resources, no regressions). (Mapped to T015, T016)
• All code must be open source, compatible with Beautiful Jekyll, and follow security best practices.
• All changes require code review and must pass CI before merging; documentation must be updated for user-facing/architectural changes.

Status:

• No violations detected at this stage. All requirements are compatible with the repo’s constitution and workflow. All measurable criteria and mapping to tasks are now explicit.

Project Structure

Documentation (this feature)

specs/[###-feature]/
├── plan.md              # This file (/speckit.plan command output)
├── research.md          # Phase 0 output (/speckit.plan command)
├── data-model.md        # Phase 1 output (/speckit.plan command)
├── quickstart.md        # Phase 1 output (/speckit.plan command)
├── contracts/           # Phase 1 output (/speckit.plan command)
└── tasks.md             # Phase 2 output (/speckit.tasks command - NOT created by /speckit.plan)

Source Code (repository root)

Repository Root
├── _config.yml
├── _includes/
├── _layouts/
├── _posts/
├── _data/
├── assets/
│   ├── css/
│   ├── img/
│   └── js/
├── files/
├── specs/
├── index.html
├── aboutme.md
├── cv.md
├── projects.md
├── README.md
└── ...

Structure Decision: This is a static Jekyll site using the Beautiful Jekyll theme. All improvements will be made within the existing Jekyll structure, primarily in _config.yml, _includes/, _layouts/, assets/, and content Markdown files. No backend or dynamic code is present or required.

Constitution Principle Mapping Table

Complexity Tracking

Fill ONLY if Constitution Check has violations that must be justified