diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yaml b/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yaml
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@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+name: Deploy Jody's App
+on:
+  push:
+    branches:
+      - main
+
+jobs:
+  build-and-deploy:
+    runs-on: vps-host
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout
+        uses: actions/checkout@v3
+
+      - name: Install Dependencies
+        run: npm install
+
+      - name: Build with Vite
+        
+        run: npx vite build
+
+      - name: Sync Files
+        run: |
+          mkdir -p /var/www/jody/dist
+          rm -rf /var/www/jody/dist/*
+          cp -r dist/* /var/www/jody/dist/
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@@ -47,25 +47,9 @@ src/
 These themes are applied via html[data-theme="x"] and are used across the site for all gradients, tints, accents, etc.
 
 
-## DEV NOTES as of 10/29/2025
-
-- All social links are dummy values as of now.
-- Section layout is controlled via <Section id="...."></Section> wrappers.
-- Images are outdated and will be replaced.
-- UI is mobile-oriented, but device friendly. 
 
 
-## TODO
-
-- Add links to projects within cards
-- Change out experience tab for resume/skills
-- Add animations
-- more ways to contact
-- Deploy site via personal service
-
-
-## View Progress
-
+## To run on local client: 
 ```bash
 npm i
 
diff --git a/variable-categories.ts b/variable-categories.ts
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