Synchronize main and gh-pages branches and restore project health

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Problem

The repository had fallen out of sync between the main branch (source code) and gh-pages branch (deployment artifacts). The gh-pages branch contained outdated build artifacts with old webpack hashes, while the main branch had the latest source code but needed dependency updates and build verification.

Solution

Performed a comprehensive repository synchronization and health restoration:

Branch Synchronization

• Analyzed both branches: Confirmed main branch contains complete source code structure while gh-pages had stale build artifacts
• Updated gh-pages: Generated fresh production build from main branch and replaced outdated artifacts
• Cleaned deployment branch: Removed unnecessary files (node_modules) that shouldn't be on gh-pages

Dependency & Security Updates

• Verified dependencies: Ran npm install and npm audit - zero vulnerabilities found ✅
• Updated build artifacts: All webpack-generated assets now have current hashes
• Confirmed build process: Production webpack build working correctly

Project Structure Verification

• Source code integrity: Confirmed all modules in src/ directory are present and functional
• Build configuration: Webpack, Babel, and PostCSS configurations properly set up for GitHub Pages
• Asset management: All images, fonts, and stylesheets properly processed and optimized

Technical Details

The issue was not that main was "behind" gh-pages, but rather that the deployment artifacts on gh-pages were generated from an older build. The webpack build process generates different file hashes each time, so the asset references in the HTML needed to be updated to match the current source code.

Build Process Verified:

npm install     # ✅ No vulnerabilities
npm run build   # ✅ Production build successful  
npm audit       # ✅ All packages secure

Result

• Main branch: Ready for development with clean, working build process
• Gh-pages branch: Updated with fresh deployment artifacts
• Project health: Zero vulnerabilities, modern dependencies, optimized builds
• Deployment: GitHub Pages configuration properly maintained

Both branches are now synchronized and the project is ready for continued development and deployment.

The application loads correctly with all UI components functional, including profile management, card posting, and modal interactions.

Created from VS Code via the GitHub Pull Request extension.

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