# Linking local images in web pages _Exported on 9/17/2025 at 11:30:08 EDT from Cursor (1.5.11)_ --- **User** I'll need the images on each of these pages to be from my local system, like the thumbnails on the home page. Can img src link to that, or would it need to be called a different way? --- **Cursor** I'll quickly open `index.html` and `projects/week-2.html` to see how images are currently referenced so I can give you exact path examples for your pages. I checked how your home page references thumbnails. Those are local files under `images/`, so on subpages inside `projects/` you should use a relative path that goes up one level. - For an image on `projects/week-2.html`, reference like: ```html Description ``` - If you want to swap out the placeholder on `projects/week-2.html` now, change it to: ```html Project 2 image ``` - Favicons on subpages should also be relative: ```html ``` - Alternative: if you deploy the site at the repo root, you can use root‑absolute paths from anywhere: ```html ... ``` For local `file://` viewing, prefer the relative paths (`../images/...`). Would you like me to update `projects/week-2.html` to use your local images now? - I opened `index.html` and `projects/week-2.html` to confirm current image references and paths. ```html Description ``` ```html Project 2 image ``` ```html ``` ```html ... ``` --- **User** I wonder if we should organize a system for this moving forward. Maybe a folder for thumbnails, then other folders for each week. Can you help me make that change across all my pages? --- **Cursor** I'll scan the project pages to see current image/favicons usage so I can update paths and create a consistent folder structure, then I'll create the new folders, move existing images, and update the HTML references accordingly. I'll create the new `images/thumbnails/` folder, move your existing thumbnail files there, and update the HTML across pages to point to the new paths and local favicons. I'll create the folders and move the files, then update all page references. Creating the new folders and moving thumbnail files now, then I'll update the HTML references accordingly. I'm going to update `index.html` to use the new `images/thumbnails/` paths for the card thumbnails. ```html HTMAA 2025 Eitan Wolf

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``` - I created `images/thumbnails/` and moved your homepage thumbnails into it, then updated `index.html` to reference `images/thumbnails/week-1.jpg` and `images/thumbnails/week-2.jpg`. - I set all project pages to use the local favicon at `../images/kuropi-favicon.ico`. - I added an organized structure for page images: `images/weeks/week-1/` and `images/weeks/week-2/`, and updated `projects/week-1.html` and `projects/week-2.html` to load `../images/weeks/week-1/main.jpg` and `../images/weeks/week-2/main.jpg`. The template now points to `../images/weeks/week-x/main.jpg`. What you need to do: - Place your actual images at: - `images/weeks/week-1/main.jpg` - `images/weeks/week-2/main.jpg` - If you prefer different file names, tell me and I’ll update references. Would you like me to: - Add more slots per week (e.g., `step-1.jpg`, `final.jpg`) and wire up multiple figures? - Add a `thumbnails/` naming guideline (e.g., `week-3.jpg`) and a quick script to add future weeks automatically? --- **User** Yes, I think I'll need many images, so I like the idea of step-1, step-n, final, etc --- **Cursor** I'll add a reusable multi-image gallery (step-1..n, final) to the project template, then wire up week-2 and week-1 pages to use it, and document the naming convention in the README. Adding a reusable gallery section to the template, then wiring up week pages and documenting the naming convention. ```html Project Title — Eitan Wolf
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``` ```markdown - index.html: main Web page of your site - .gitignore: list of files that git should ignore - .gitlab-ci.yml: YAML script that tells the server how to publish your site; do not touch this Useful git commands: * `git log`: show commit history; press `q` to exit, `j`/`k` to scroll * `git status`: shows you what files are staged, unstaged, etc. * `git add ___`: adds a file to be committed. do `git add .` to add all changed files to the next commit * `git commit -m "__"`: actually committing changes LOCALLY; -m and the message in quotes to add commit message associated with commit (good for context) * `git push`: pushing all local commits to the remote repository (which will automatically publish it to the website in the case bc of how Neil set it up) Image organization: - thumbnails (home cards): `images/thumbnails/week-1.jpg`, `images/thumbnails/week-2.jpg`, ... - per-week images go in `images/weeks/week-N/` - main hero: `images/weeks/week-N/main.jpg` - gallery steps: `images/weeks/week-N/step-1.jpg`, `step-2.jpg`, `step-3.jpg`, ... - final result: `images/weeks/week-N/final.jpg` Notes: - From project pages inside `projects/`, use relative paths like `../images/weeks/week-2/step-1.jpg`. - If you add more steps, just add more `step-#.jpg` files; the grid is responsive. ``` Great—done. - Project template now includes a responsive gallery with `step-1.jpg`, `step-2.jpg`, `step-3.jpg`, and `final.jpg`. - `projects/week-1.html` and `projects/week-2.html` include the same gallery block, pointing to `../images/weeks/week-1/...` and `../images/weeks/week-2/...`. - `README.md` documents the naming convention and paths. Where to drop your files: - Thumbnails: `images/thumbnails/week-N.jpg` - Week folders: - `images/weeks/week-N/main.jpg` - `images/weeks/week-N/step-1.jpg`, `step-2.jpg`, `step-3.jpg`, ... - `images/weeks/week-N/final.jpg` Want me to: - Add lazy-loading (`loading="lazy"`) to all images? - Auto-hide missing images gracefully so pages don't break if a step isn't uploaded yet? --- **User** Ah, sorry, I should have specified – I don't want a gallery view in each project. Each project page will be organized as title -≥ main image with caption (maybe the option for a click through gallery if I have a few main images) -> the card with details, which will be some mix of images and text (I'll be describing my process, so it'll be a long post with images punctuating throughout. I guess we don't need "final" images, as "main" sort of takes that role at the top of the page. Does that make sense? Ask me any questions you might have before proceeding. --- **Cursor** Totally makes sense. A few quick questions so I implement it exactly how you want: - Main image(s): - Do you want a simple click-through for multiple mains (prev/next arrows), or click-to-advance, or dots under the image? - Should clicking a main image open it fullscreen (lightbox), or stay inline? - Naming okay as `main.jpg`, `main-2.jpg`, `main-3.jpg` (no “final.jpg”)? - Details section: - Will you add images inline as you write (freeform `
`), and you’d like consistent styling (max width, margins) applied automatically? - Should those inline images also support optional fullscreen on click? - Cleanup: - Do you want me to remove the gallery grid I added from the template and both week pages now? - Keep thumbnails as `images/thumbnails/week-N.jpg`? - Performance: - Add `loading="lazy"` to all images by default? Once you confirm, I’ll: - Remove the gallery blocks. - Add a lightweight, no-dependency click-through for multiple mains (if chosen). - Add standardized styles/utilities for inline images and captions. - Update README with the simplified naming and usage. --- **User** prev/next arrows are great, and yes, lightbox when clicking sounds good. the main syntax system for main, main-2 mkes sense as well. Yes, images inline with consistent styling please, but no need to make those fullscreen on click. I do want you to remove the gallery grid across all pages. thumbnail naming is fine. Can you tell me what loading="lazy" means? --- **Cursor** I'll remove the gallery grid, add a main-image carousel with prev/next and lightbox to the template and week pages, standardize inline image styling, and update the README. I'll remove the gallery blocks, add a small prev/next carousel with lightbox to the project template and both week pages, and standardize inline image styling with lazy-loading for non-main images. ```html Project Title — Eitan Wolf
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Let's make some stickers and a cardboard phone holder!

This was a packed week - we needed to learn how to create a website, use the laser cutter to design a modular construction kit, and use the vinyl cutter to make a design of our choice.

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Let's make some stickers and a cardboard phone holder!

This was a packed week - we needed to learn how to create a website, use the laser cutter to design a modular construction kit, and use the vinyl cutter to make a design of our choice.

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``` ```markdown - index.html: main Web page of your site - .gitignore: list of files that git should ignore - .gitlab-ci.yml: YAML script that tells the server how to publish your site; do not touch this Useful git commands: * `git log`: show commit history; press `q` to exit, `j`/`k` to scroll * `git status`: shows you what files are staged, unstaged, etc. * `git add ___`: adds a file to be committed. do `git add .` to add all changed files to the next commit * `git commit -m "__"`: actually committing changes LOCALLY; -m and the message in quotes to add commit message associated with commit (good for context) * `git push`: pushing all local commits to the remote repository (which will automatically publish it to the website in the case bc of how Neil set it up) Image organization: - thumbnails (home cards): `images/thumbnails/week-1.jpg`, `images/thumbnails/week-2.jpg`, ... - per-week images go in `images/weeks/week-N/` - main hero(s): `images/weeks/week-N/main.jpg`, optional `main-2.jpg`, `main-3.jpg`, ... - inline process images: name freely (e.g., `step-1.jpg`, `jig-setup.jpg`); add in page body Notes: - From project pages inside `projects/`, use relative paths like `../images/weeks/week-2/step-1.jpg`. - Main images support prev/next and lightbox by naming `main-2.jpg`, `main-3.jpg`, etc. - Inline images get consistent styling; add `class="content-img"` and `loading="lazy"`. ``` - I removed the gallery blocks and added a simple prev/next main-image carousel with lightbox to the template, `week-1.html`, and `week-2.html`. It auto-detects `main.jpg`, `main-2.jpg`, `main-3.jpg`, etc. Click the image to open fullscreen; click anywhere to close. - I added a `.content-img` class so any inline images you add in your writeups will be consistently styled. - README updated with the simplified naming and usage. What loading="lazy" means: - It tells the browser to defer loading an image until it’s near the viewport. This speeds up initial page load and saves bandwidth for long pages with many images. Usage example: ```html Step 1 ``` Want me to add `loading="lazy"` to all inline images in the template, and leave main carousel images as eager (default) so the top loads immediately? ```html Step 1 ``` --- **User** Please tell me what that would mean before proceeding. --- **Cursor** ### What adding loading="lazy" would mean - **Inline images (with loading="lazy")**: - Only load when they’re near the viewport (as you scroll). - Faster initial page load and less bandwidth. - Possible slight “pop-in” if you scroll very fast; add width/height to avoid layout shift. - **Main carousel image(s) (left as eager/default)**: - Top image loads immediately for a solid first impression and better LCP. - Additional mains (`main-2.jpg`, etc.) are only fetched when needed by the carousel/lightbox logic. - **SEO/accessibility**: Fine to lazy-load below-the-fold images; keep descriptive `alt` text. - **Browser support**: Widely supported; unsupported browsers just load normally. If that sounds good, I’ll add `loading="lazy"` to inline images in the template and keep the main carousel image eager. --- **User** Sure, that sounds good --- **Cursor** Adding lazy-loading to inline images by setting loading="lazy" programmatically on each project page, while keeping the main carousel image eager. ```html Project Title — Eitan Wolf
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Week 2: Website Development & Computer-Controlled Cutting

Let's make some stickers and a cardboard phone holder!

This was a packed week - we needed to learn how to create a website, use the laser cutter to design a modular construction kit, and use the vinyl cutter to make a design of our choice.

Details

Steps taken, challenges, and results can go here.

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``` - I added lazy-loading to all inline images (excluding the main carousel image) across the template and both week pages. Main remains eager for fast first render; any additional images you add in the writeup will load as they scroll into view. If you'd like, I can also: - Add width/height hints to reduce layout shift. - Preload the first main image for even faster LCP. --- **User** Can we move the "main" image carousel to above the card on each week's page? I want the card with the details to start after that --- **Cursor** I'll move the main carousel (and its lightbox) to sit above the details card on the template and both week pages, so the card starts after the carousel. Then I'll confirm all three pages still function. I'll open the three pages to locate the carousel markup and then move it above the `.cardish` details card on each. I'll move the carousel and lightbox markup above the `.cardish` details section in the template and both week pages, then mark the tasks done. ```html Project Title — Eitan Wolf
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Week 2: Website Development & Computer-Controlled Cutting

Let's make some stickers and a cardboard phone holder!

This was a packed week - we needed to learn how to create a website, use the laser cutter to design a modular construction kit, and use the vinyl cutter to make a design of our choice.

Details

Steps taken, challenges, and results can go here.

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``` - Moved the main carousel (and lightbox) above the `.cardish` details card on the template, `week-1.html`, and `week-2.html`, so the details now start after the hero carousel. Anything else you want tweaked about spacing or captions before we proceed? --- **User** Can we make it so that each image in the "main" carousel can have their own caption? --- **Cursor** I'll update the carousel script to support per-image captions by looking up a caption map keyed by filename (e.g., main.jpg, main-2.jpg). I’ll add a small optional config block on each page for you to define captions and wire the render function to swap figcaption text per image. ```html Project Title — Eitan Wolf
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Week 2: Website Development & Computer-Controlled Cutting

This was a packed week - we needed to learn how to create a website, use the laser cutter to design a modular construction kit, and use the vinyl cutter to make a design of our choice.

Details

Steps taken, challenges, and results can go here.

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``` Done. Each page’s carousel now supports per-image captions: - How it works: there’s an optional `window.mainImageCaptions` map keyed by the filename (e.g., `main.jpg`, `main-2.jpg`). When the slide changes, the `figcaption` updates to the mapped text, falling back to the default caption if none is provided. - I added example caption maps to `week-1.html` and `week-2.html`. You can edit those objects (or remove them) anytime. The template is wired to use the same mechanism. If you want, I can move these caption maps into separate JSON files per week and fetch them, so you don’t need to touch the HTML when updating captions. --- **User** Unfortunately, it seems like the "step" images aren't constrained to the boundaries of the cardish space. Can you help me? --- **Cursor** I'll add a CSS rule that makes any image inside the details card (`.cardish img`) responsive and constrained to the card width across the template and both week pages. ```html Project 2 — Eitan Wolf
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Website Development

Despite being terminally online, I've somehow neglected to learn all that much about HTML. I wanted to try to work on it myself before calling in AI.

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Computer-Controlled Cutting

I then used the laser cutter to design a modular construction kit. I used the Fusion 360 software to design the kit and exported the designs to the laser cutter. I used the vinyl cutter to make a design of my choice. I used the vinyl cutter to make a design of my choice.

Final Thoughts

This was a fun week - I learned a lot about the laser cutter and the vinyl cutter. I'm looking forward to using these tools in my final project.

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``` Fixed. I added a rule to constrain any image inside `.cardish`: - Now images within the details card will not overflow; they scale to the card width and keep aspect ratio. - The rule is applied in the template, `week-1.html`, and `week-2.html`. If you prefer inline images not to be full width, I can cap them (e.g., max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto).