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Personal Portfolio Website
A modern portfolio to showcase my projects, skills, and experience in web development.

Sun May 26 2024

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
React
Next.js
Tailwind CSS
MDX
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This is my personal portfolio website, designed to highlight my projects, technical expertise, and professional journey. It serves as a central hub for potential employers and collaborators to explore my work and skills.

Features

  • Project Showcase: A dedicated section to display my coding projects with descriptions, live demos, and GitHub links.
  • Resume Download: Easy access to a downloadable PDF version of my resume.
  • Skills Overview: A structured layout showcasing my technical and soft skills.
  • Responsive Design: Fully optimized for desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
  • Blog Section: Technical articles written with MDX, allowing interactive and dynamic content.

Tech Stack

  • Frontend: Developed with React and Next.js for optimal performance and SEO.
  • Styling: Designed with Tailwind CSS for a sleek and modern user interface.
  • Content Management: Integrated MDX for writing and displaying technical blogs.
  • Hosting: Deployed on Vercel for seamless and efficient performance.

Implementation Details

Frontend Development

  • Modular React components for reusability and maintainability.
  • Next.js for static site generation (SSG) and server-side rendering (SSR).
  • Lenis for smooth scrolling and seamless navigation.

Blog Management

  • Articles written in MDX, allowing a combination of Markdown and React components.
  • Dynamic routing in Next.js for structured blog pages.

Deployment & Optimization

  • Automatic deployment with Vercel, triggered via GitHub commits.
  • Optimized images using Next.js Image for faster load times.
  • Lazy loading for enhanced performance and user experience.

How It Works

  1. Landing Page: Introduction, showcasing skills and experience.
  2. Projects Section: Detailed descriptions and links to live demos and GitHub repositories.
  3. About Section: Insights into my background, expertise, and achievements.
  4. Blog Section: A collection of technical articles and insights.
  5. Contact Form: Simple and effective contact form powered by EmailJS or Formspree.

Challenges & Learnings

  • Implementing smooth and dynamic navigation without sacrificing performance.
  • Ensuring consistent cross-browser compatibility.
  • Managing interactive content efficiently with MDX.

Future Enhancements

  • Adding dark mode for better user customization.
  • Integrating analytics to track visitor interactions and engagement.
  • Introducing theme customization to personalize the portfolio further.