Why I Rebuilt My Developer Portfolio Around Three Core Values (Reliability, Thoughtfulness, and Excellence)

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A reflection on designing a portfolio that practices the same principles as the code I write.

For the past few days, I've been "vibe coding" a new portfolio. But I didn't just want to build a resume; I wanted to build a digital extension of my core philosophy.

As a Smart Contract Engineer, I work with systems that handle real value. When you're building systems that handle real value, trust is everything. That's why I've centered my entire professional brand on three core values: Reliability, Thoughtfulness, and Excellence.

It felt hypocritical to have a brand built on these values if my own website didn't live up to them. So, I decided to build a new digital home from scratch, using those same three values as my guide.

🟣 Reliable: A "Living" Portfolio

My old site was a chore to update. This new one is reliably current.

My /work page is now a live feed from the GitHub API.
My /writing page pulls directly from my Dev.to API.
If I push new code or publish a new post, my site updates automatically.

No manual steps-just a single, reliable source of truth.

🟡 Thoughtful: A Human-Centered Experience

A "thoughtful" site has to work for everyone. I obsessed over the details to make it human-centered:

It's built to be accessible, with clean typography and proper color contrast.
The design is minimal, elegant, and precise, with no clutter to get in the way.
I also implemented a complete JSON-LD schema - a technical way of giving search engines a clear, structured map of who I am, making the site more discoverable and "thoughtful" for all.

🔵 Excellent: The Polish and Performance

Excellence is in the craft.
This isn't a template, it's a hand-built site using Next.js 14, TypeScript, and Server Components.

It scores 95+ on Lighthouse for performance and accessibility, and every interactive element from buttons to project cards has its own subtle, deliberate motion.

It feels fast, balanced, and complete.

This project was both a vibe and a statement.
It's more than a portfolio, it's my new digital home.

Let me know what you think.
Let's build something you can trust 🤝.

👉 Check it out: https://binnadev.vercel.app