Merge pull request #5750 from layer5io/leecalcote/blog/tweaks-to-5000

Chore: Tweaks for the 5,000 stars post

src/collections/blog/2024/06-21-meshery-5000-star-milestone/index.mdx

@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ published: true
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 import { BlogWrapper } from "../../Blog.style.js";
+import { Link } from "gatsby";
 import STAR from './star-meshery.png';
 import STATS from './meshery-stats.png';
 import LFX from './lfx-mentorship.png';
@@ -29,23 +30,28 @@ import BlockquoteAlt from "../../../../reusecore/Blockquote/Blockquote-alt-style
 ##  A Journey of Growth and Community
 
 <p>
-Achieving key milestones in open source reflects the combined efforts of passionate individuals and forward-thinking development. Today, we are thrilled to announce that Meshery, a leading project under the Layer5 umbrella, has reached a significant milestone: <strong><a href="https://github.com/layer5io/meshery"> 5000 stars 🌟 on GitHub! </a></strong> This achievement is more than just a number; it represents the collective efforts of our vibrant community, the dedication of our contributors, and the transformative journey that Meshery has embarked upon.  <img src={STAR} alt="Five Thousand Stars on GitHub" style="width:60%;"/>
-Let's take a moment to reflect on this journey, celebrate the people behind it, and look forward to the exciting future ahead.
+  Achieving key milestones in open source reflects the combined efforts of passionate individuals and forward-thinking development. Today, we are thrilled to announce that Meshery, a leading project under the Layer5 umbrella, has reached a significant milestone: <strong><a href="https://github.com/layer5io/meshery"> 5000 stars 🌟 on GitHub! </a></strong> This achievement is more than just a number; it represents the collective efforts of our vibrant community, the dedication of our contributors, and the transformative journey that Meshery has embarked upon.
+</p>
+<img src={STAR} alt="Five Thousand Stars on GitHub" style="width:60%;"/>
+<p>
+  Let's take a moment to reflect on this journey, celebrate the people behind it, and look forward to the exciting future ahead.
 </p>
 
 ## The Genesis of Meshery
 
 <p>
-Meshery was born out of a simple yet ambitious idea: to create an open-source, cloud-native management platform that simplifies and enhances the experience of managing Kubernetes environments. The vision was to build a tool that integrates seamlessly with all CNCF projects, providing users with unparalleled control over their multi-cluster Kubernetes deployments. </p>
+  Meshery was born out of a simple yet ambitious idea: to create an open source, cloud native management platform that simplifies and enhances the experience of managing Kubernetes environments. The vision was to build a tool that integrates seamlessly with all CNCF projects, providing users with unparalleled control over their multi-cluster Kubernetes deployments.
+</p>
 
 <p>
-From its inception, Meshery was designed with the user in mind. It aimed to provide a robust and intuitive interface for managing service meshes, enabling users to optimize their monitoring, CI/CD, and security solutions effortlessly. With a focus on user experience and community-driven development, Meshery quickly gained traction within the open-source community.
+  From its inception, Meshery was designed with the user in mind. It aimed to provide a robust and intuitive interface for managing service meshes, enabling users to optimize their monitoring, CI/CD, and security solutions effortlessly. With a focus on user experience and community-driven development, Meshery quickly gained traction within the open-source community.
 </p>
 
 ## Who is Meshery For?
 
 <p>
-Meshery is for everyone passionate about cloud-native technologies. Whether you're a DevOps engineer looking to streamline your Kubernetes management, a developer seeking to optimize your CI/CD pipelines, or a cloud enthusiast eager to explore the intricacies of service meshes, Meshery offers something valuable for you. </p>
+  Meshery is for everyone passionate about cloud-native technologies. Whether you're a DevOps engineer looking to streamline your Kubernetes management, a developer seeking to optimize your CI/CD pipelines, or a cloud enthusiast eager to explore the intricacies of service meshes, Meshery offers something valuable for you.
+</p>
 
 <p>
 Our diverse community includes individuals from all walks of life—seasoned professionals, enthusiastic beginners, and everyone in between. This diversity is our strength, fostering a rich environment where ideas flourish, and innovation thrives.
@@ -54,27 +60,30 @@ Our diverse community includes individuals from all walks of life—seasoned pro
 ## Celebrating the Community
 
 <p>
-Reaching 5000 stars on GitHub is a testament to the incredible contributions from our community. Each star, each pull request, and each issue raised has played a part in shaping Meshery into the powerful tool it is today. </p>
+  Reaching 5,000 stars on GitHub is a testament to the incredible contributions from our community. Each star, each pull request, and each issue raised has played a part in shaping Meshery into the powerful tool it is today.
+</p>
 
 #### A Heartfelt Thank You
 
 <p>
-To our contributors, thank you for your unwavering dedication. Your code contributions, documentation improvements, bug reports, and feature requests have been instrumental in Meshery's growth. 
-{" "}
-  <Blockquote
+  To our contributors, thank you for your unwavering dedication. Your code contributions, documentation improvements, bug reports, and feature requests have been instrumental in Meshery's growth. 
+</p>
+
+<Blockquote
 style="float:right;width:50%;font-size:.5rem;"
 	style="float:left;width:60%;"
 	quote="It was an intuitive experience to visually place and configure various components saving the time of going through 10 different YAML files"
-	person="Deepak Dinesh, MeshMap User"
-  />{" "}
+	person="Deepak Dinesh, Meshery User"
+  />
 
-We extend our deepest gratitude to each of you.
+<p>
+  We extend our deepest gratitude to each of you.
 </p>
 
 #### Acknowledging the CNCF
 
 <p>
-We are also proud to share that Meshery is the 10th fastest-growing project within the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) by contributor count, among over 200 projects. This recognition is a significant milestone and a validation of our vision and efforts. Meshery has been proposed for incubation within CNCF, marking another exciting chapter in our journey.
+  We are also proud to share that Meshery is the 10th fastest-growing project within the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) by contributor count, among over 200 projects. This recognition is a significant milestone and a validation of our vision and efforts. Meshery has been proposed for incubation within CNCF, marking another exciting chapter in our journey.
 </p>
 
 <img src={STATS} alt="Tenth fastest growing project" />
@@ -94,7 +103,7 @@ Meshery has garnered significant attention within the open-source community and
   <li><strong>Prestigious Position:</strong> As the most popular Linux Foundation program, Meshery's leadership within CNCF and its widespread adoption underscore its pivotal role in advancing cloud-native technologies and standards.</li>
 </ol>
 
-<img src={LFX} alt="LFX Mentorship" style="width:60%;height:60%;float:center;"/>
+<img src={LFX} alt="LFX Mentorship" className="image-right" />
 
 ## The Road Ahead: Inviting New Contributors
 
@@ -112,29 +121,33 @@ Meshery has garnered significant attention within the open-source community and
 #### Reflections on the Journey
 
 <p>
-For many, contributing to Meshery has been more than a technical endeavor; it has been a personal and professional growth journey.{" "}
+  For many, contributing to Meshery has been more than a technical endeavor; it has been a personal and professional growth journey.
+</p>
+{" "}
   <Blockquote
-    style="float:left;width:60%;"
+    style="width:60%;"
     quote="Meshery has been a fantastic platform for honing my technical skills and learning from an incredibly supportive community."
     person="Alex Johnson, Contributor"
-  />{" "}
+  />
+{" "}
+<p>
   Each contribution, big or small, has been a stepping stone, enhancing technical prowess and fostering essential soft skills like communication and collaboration.
 </p>
 
 <p></p>
 
 ## The Journey Has Just Begun
 
-<p>As we look back on our achievements, we are filled with gratitude and excitement for the future. 
-<img src={GRAPH} alt="Star history" width="100%" height="25%" />
-With new features, enhancements, and community engagements on the horizon, there are endless opportunities to make a meaningful impact. </p>
-
-<p>We invite you to be a part of this journey. Join us in shaping the future of cloud-native management with Meshery. Together, we can achieve great things. </p>
+<p>As we look back on our achievements, we are filled with gratitude and excitement for the future.</p>
+<img src={GRAPH} alt="Star history" width="70%" height="25%" />
+<p>With new features, enhancements, and community engagements on the horizon, there are endless opportunities to make a meaningful impact. We invite you to be a part of this journey. Join us in shaping the future of cloud-native management with Meshery. Together, we can achieve great things. </p>
 
 <p>Thank you for your support, and happy contributing!</p>
 
-<p><i>Useful links:</i></p>
-<p><a href="https://github.com/meshery/meshery">Meshery repo</a></p>
-<p><a href="https://slack.layer5.io/">Layer5 Slack Community</a></p>
+<i>Useful links:</i>
+<ul>
+<li><Link to="/community/newcomers">Newcomer Resources</Link></li>
+<li><a href="https://slack.layer5.io/">Slack Community</a></li>
+</ul>
 
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