Building My Portfolio Website

When I decided to build my portfolio website, I wanted to create something that would not only showcase my work but also serve as a platform for sharing my thoughts and experiences in tech. Here's how I built it.

Tech Stack

I chose Next.js for its excellent developer experience and built-in optimizations. Combined with Tailwind CSS for styling, this stack provides:

  • Fast page loads with automatic code splitting
  • SEO-friendly pages with static generation
  • Responsive design with minimal CSS
  • Dark mode support
  • MDX for content management

Key Features

Dynamic Content Types

One of the main features is the ability to handle different types of content:

  • Blog posts for long-form writing
  • Technical reports for detailed analysis
  • Quick insights (TIL/TIF) for sharing discoveries
  • Reviews for books and tools

Project Showcase

The projects section features:

<ProjectCard
  title="Portfolio Website"
  description="A modern, responsive portfolio built with Next.js"
  technologies={['React', 'Next.js', 'Tailwind CSS']}
/>

Lessons Learned

Building this site taught me several valuable lessons:

  1. Start with a clear content strategy
  2. Design with flexibility in mind
  3. Optimize for maintainability

What's Next

I plan to continue improving the site with:

  • Enhanced search functionality
  • More interactive components
  • Improved accessibility
  • Performance optimizations