The latest articles on DEV Community by Muhammad Hamza Ali (@muhammad_hamzaali_a00d22). https://dev.to/muhammad_hamzaali_a00d22 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3955219%2F872b4d2d-9c8b-4b29-b723-c448721bafe3.png https://dev.to/muhammad_hamzaali_a00d22 en Muhammad Hamza Ali Wed, 27 May 2026 21:36:33 +0000 https://dev.to/muhammad_hamzaali_a00d22/how-i-built-a-marriage-biodata-pdf-generator-in-nextjs-2887 https://dev.to/muhammad_hamzaali_a00d22/how-i-built-a-marriage-biodata-pdf-generator-in-nextjs-2887 <p>Recently, I built a small open-source project called a Marriage Biodata PDF Generator using Next.js.</p> <p>The idea was to create a modern web app where users can:</p> <ul> <li>Fill out biodata details</li> <li>Preview their marriage profile</li> <li>Download a PDF instantly</li> <li>Print the biodata directly from the browser</li> </ul> <p>I wanted the application to be fast, responsive, and beginner-friendly while also solving a real-world problem.</p> <h2> Why I Chose Next.js </h2> <p>I decided to use Next.js because it provides:</p> <ul> <li>Better project structure</li> <li>Component-based architecture</li> <li>Fast performance</li> <li>SEO improvements</li> <li>Easy deployment</li> </ul> <p>Using Next.js also made it easier to organize reusable biodata components and templates.</p> <h2> Project Features </h2> <p>The application currently includes:</p> <ul> <li>Editable biodata form</li> <li>Live biodata preview</li> <li>PDF generation</li> <li>Download button</li> <li>Print support</li> <li>Responsive UI</li> <li>Modern card-based layout</li> </ul> <p>Everything works directly in the browser without requiring a backend.</p> <h2> Tech Stack </h2> <p>The project was built using:</p> <ul> <li>Next.js</li> <li>React</li> <li>JavaScript</li> <li>Tailwind CSS</li> <li>html2pdf.js</li> </ul> <h2> Why I Built This Project </h2> <p>In many South Asian countries, marriage biodata sharing is still a common practice.</p> <p>Most people:</p> <ul> <li>edit Word files manually</li> <li>use outdated templates</li> <li>or create biodata designs from scratch every time</li> </ul> <p>I wanted to simplify this process with a modern web application.</p> <p>While researching modern biodata layouts and user experience, I explored platforms like <a href="http://marriagebiodatahub.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Marriage Biodata Hub</a> to understand how professional marriage biodata templates are structured.</p> <h2> Biggest Challenge </h2> <p>The most difficult part was handling:</p> <ul> <li>responsive layouts</li> <li>PDF formatting</li> <li>and print consistency</li> </ul> <p>Making the downloaded PDF look identical on different screen sizes required multiple adjustments.</p> <h2> What I Learned </h2> <p>This project helped me improve:</p> <ul> <li>React component architecture</li> <li>State management</li> <li>PDF generation</li> <li>Responsive design</li> <li>Form handling</li> <li>Client-side rendering</li> </ul> <p>It also improved my understanding of building real-world frontend tools.</p> <h2> Future Improvements </h2> <p>Some features I plan to add:</p> <ul> <li>Multiple biodata templates</li> <li>Template customization</li> <li>Dark mode</li> <li>Profile image upload</li> <li>Local storage save</li> <li>Multi-language support</li> </ul> <h2> Final Thoughts </h2> <p>Building small utility projects is one of the best ways to improve frontend development skills.</p> <p>Projects like this help developers:</p> <ul> <li>practice real-world UI development</li> <li>build portfolio projects</li> <li>improve SEO understanding</li> <li>and create useful open-source tools</li> </ul> <p>If you want inspiration for modern marriage biodata templates and layouts, you can check:<br> <a href="https://github.com/hamza-ali-565/marriage_biodata_hub" rel="noopener noreferrer">Marriage Biodata Hub Github</a></p> nextjs opensource showdev webdev