Changelog
A running record of documentation updates, layout refinements, accessibility clarifications, demo improvements, and editorial additions to the Blaskan theme resource.
A running record of updates to the Blaskan theme documentation, demo environment, accessibility guidance, and pattern library. Older notes remain for reference.
2026
April 2026
Pattern bench expansions and archive notes
- Added detailed notes on excerpt length and scroll rhythm to the pattern bench section
- Expanded the archive card density documentation with notes on mixed excerpt lengths
- Clarified the sidebar expansion behavior when no widgets are assigned
- Updated the demo environment to reflect current archive layout behavior
February 2026
Responsive documentation and mobile behavior notes
- Revised the responsive breakpoints article with updated viewport behavior notes
- Added a section on table overflow handling on narrow screens
- Updated the mobile menu documentation with troubleshooting notes for JavaScript conflicts
- Clarified how featured images handle aspect ratio at different breakpoints
January 2026
Accessibility section updates
- Expanded the skip links and focus order article with practical testing notes
- Added color contrast examples with specific measurement references
- Revised the heading hierarchy guidance with block editor context added
- Updated focus indicator documentation to reflect updated browser rendering notes
2025
November 2025
Journal additions and documentation polish
- Published the journal piece on why some blog themes age better than others
- Revised the getting started documentation to clarify menu assignment sequence
- Added practical notes on widget area behavior to the sidebar balance article
- Minor wording corrections in the FAQ caching section
September 2025
Demo environment and theme unit test lab updates
- Updated the demo environment at demo.blaskan.net with refreshed content specimens
- Expanded the theme unit test lab coverage to include table stress tests
- Added nested list and blockquote edge case documentation to the unit test checklist
- Refreshed the demo guide page to reflect current environment sections
July 2025
Child theme documentation expanded
- Rewrote the child theme basics article with cleaner setup steps
- Added a section on overriding specific template parts in a child theme
- Clarified the functions.php enqueue pattern for parent stylesheet loading
- Added a note on naming conventions to avoid child theme folder conflicts
May 2025
Pattern bench refinements
- Added the two-column reading layout pattern with annotation notes
- Revised the category and tag label density section with new comparison notes
- Added a quick reference on byline placement to the archive rhythm notes
March 2025
Customization guide updates
- Revised the header and logo documentation with updated Customizer reference notes
- Added a section on homepage structure for content-heavy blogs
- Clarified the sidebar removal process for users who want a full-width layout
January 2025
Documentation structure improvements
- Reorganized the documentation section to improve navigation between related articles
- Added the featured images, excerpts, and archive rhythm documentation article
- Consolidated overlapping notes from the old customization section into the new structure
2024
November 2024
Accessibility documentation additions
- Published the color contrast, line length, and scannability article
- Added keyboard navigation testing notes to the skip links documentation
- Clarified the focus state styling rationale in the accessibility overview
September 2024
Journal piece and theme guide polish
- Published: What makes a reading theme feel light
- Revised the theme guide to expand the section on archive and sidebar handling
- Updated internal cross-links between documentation and pattern bench sections
July 2024
Support documentation and FAQ updates
- Expanded the plugin conflict section in support documentation
- Added browser cache troubleshooting steps to the FAQ
- Revised the JavaScript debugging section with clearer steps
May 2024
Responsive breakpoints article published
- Published the responsive breakpoints and layout logic documentation article
- Added viewport testing recommendations to the support section
- Updated the demo guide with mobile viewport behavior notes
March 2024
Initial documentation set published
- Published getting started, menus and interaction, and sidebar balance articles
- Published the theme guide and customization overview
- Published the accessibility overview and demo guide
- Set up the pattern bench with archive rhythm and category density notes
2023
December 2023
Site structure and content foundation
- Established the main site sections and navigation structure
- Published the about page and initial FAQ entries
- Set up the demo environment at demo.blaskan.net
- Set up the theme unit test lab at themeunittest.blaskan.net
July 2023
Design and architecture work
- Typography system established with Libre Baskerville and Source Sans 3
- Color system defined with bone, paper, charcoal, moss, and oxford tones
- Three-panel layout structure (rail, content column, note stack) implemented
- Responsive breakpoints and grid behavior defined