# Using This CV Template

## 📌 Project Status

**This is a personal CV project and portfolio piece.** It's feature-complete and maintained as a showcase of production-grade Go and HTMX development.

## 🎯 Want to Use This Template?

You're welcome to:

### ✅ Fork and Customize

1. **Fork this repository** to your own GitHub account
2. **Clone your fork** to your local machine
3. **Follow the [CUSTOMIZATION.md](CUSTOMIZATION.md) guide** to adapt it for your CV
4. **Deploy** using instructions in [DEPLOYMENT.md](DEPLOYMENT.md)

### ✅ Learn and Reference

- Study the code architecture
- Use it as a reference for Go + HTMX projects
- Adapt patterns and approaches for your own projects

### ✅ Share and Star

- ⭐ **Star the repository** if you find it useful
- 🔗 **Share it** with others who might benefit
- 📝 **Link to it** in your own projects

## 🚫 Not Accepting Contributions

**I'm not actively seeking contributions to this repository** for the following reasons:

1. **Personal Project:** This is my personal CV, customized for my specific needs
2. **Feature Complete:** The project meets all my requirements
3. **Portfolio Piece:** It's maintained as a showcase, not a collaborative project

## 🔒 Security Vulnerabilities

**Exception:** If you discover a **critical security vulnerability**, please report it privately following the [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md) process.

I take security seriously and will address legitimate security issues promptly.

## 💡 Have a Feature Idea?

If you have an idea that would benefit this CV template:

1. **Implement it in your fork** - It's MIT licensed!
2. **Share your fork** - Let others benefit from your improvements
3. **Open source is about freedom** - You're free to take this in any direction you want

## 🤝 Alternative: Build Your Own

If you're looking to contribute to open-source projects, consider:

- **Finding projects actively seeking contributors** - Check "good first issue" tags
- **Creating your own CV template** - Use this as inspiration and make it even better!
- **Contributing to the libraries this uses** - HTMX, chromedp, and the Go ecosystem always welcome contributors

## 📚 Resources

- **[CUSTOMIZATION.md](CUSTOMIZATION.md)** - Complete guide to adapting this template
- **[DEPLOYMENT.md](DEPLOYMENT.md)** - How to deploy your own version
- **[API.md](API.md)** - Understanding the HTTP endpoints
- **[SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md)** - Security best practices
- **[LICENSE](LICENSE)** - MIT License (use freely!)

## 🙏 Thank You!

Thank you for your interest in this project! The fact that you're here means the project is serving its purpose as a useful example and template.

**Go build something amazing with it!** 🚀

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**Questions about customization?** Check [CUSTOMIZATION.md](CUSTOMIZATION.md)

**Want to deploy your own version?** See [DEPLOYMENT.md](DEPLOYMENT.md)

**Need help?** The documentation is comprehensive, but feel free to fork and experiment!
