Hello world
As a software engineer, I have always wanted to build a portfolio website. After multiple incomplete attempts, I finally built one. Link: https://lokeswaran.vercel.app/. This time, I took a different approach and embraced minimal design. I took inspiration from @leeerob and @Ibelick portfolios.
Why Minimal Design?
- Focus: Prioritizing content and functionality over flashy elements.
- Clarity: A simple interface that guides users intuitively.
- Completion: Stripping away the non-essentials led to a project that truly reflects my skills and style.
Here's what you'll find:
- My Journey: The highs and lows that brought me here.
- Projects: Showcasing problem-solving skills.
- Blog: Thoughts on tech trends and software engineering.
Techs I used to build this
- Next.js
- TailwindCSS
- next-mdx-remote for mdx blogging
- Ibelick button
- rehype-pretty-code plugin for syntax highlighting in the blog
- Vercel for deployment
Thinks i learnt while building this
- Generating dynamic metadata for my blogs for SEO
- Opengraph image and generating dynamic og image in nextjs
- Use next-mdx-remote to render mdx files
- Use rehype-pretty-code plugin to render the code snippets with one-dark theme and syntax highlight code in the blog
If you're facing struggles with building your portfolio, my advice is simple: KISS(Keep It Simple, Stupid).
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