I Just Launched My Developer Portfolio — Here's What I Built and What I Learned

Ankush Shukla — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:32:53 +0000

After months of designing, building, and fine-tuning, I’ve finally launched my personal portfolio: ankushshukla.dev

This project is more than just a personal website — it’s a place to showcase my work, test ideas, and continuously learn by doing.

🔧 Tech Stack
React for the structure

TailwindCSS for utility-first styling

Framer Motion for animations

Netlify for deployment with a custom domain

No UI kits or component libraries — I wanted complete control over the look and feel.

🧱 Key Features
Minimalist, dark-themed UI

Smooth animations and transitions

Fully responsive design

Optimized for performance and accessibility

Custom background elements

You can find more implementation details and ideas at ankushshukla.dev

🎯 Project Goals
Create a clean, fast, and personalized site

Experiment with animation, layout, and interactivity

Keep the codebase modular and maintainable

Continuously iterate as I grow as a developer

🔍 Looking for Feedback
I’d really appreciate your thoughts on:

Design and layout

User experience on mobile vs desktop

Performance or accessibility issues

Anything that feels off or could be improved

If you’ve built your own portfolio, feel free to share — I’m always up for learning from others.

Thanks for reading!

DEV Community: Ankush Shukla