Building a Modern Portfolio with Next.js 13, Tailwind CSS, and Framer Motion

Hey everyone! I recently built my portfolio website (4sish.vercel.app) using modern web technologies, and I wanted to share my experience.

Tech Stack:

• Next.js 13 with App Router
• TypeScript for type safety
• Tailwind CSS for styling
• Framer Motion for animations
• Geist Font for typography

Key Features:

1. Dark/Light Mode

   • Smooth theme transitions
   • System preference detection
   • Persistent theme selection

2. Responsive Design

   • Mobile-first approach
   • Clean, minimal interface
   • Smooth animations

3. Social Integration

   • GitHub profile
   • LinkedIn connection
   • LeetCode stats
   • Dev.to blog integration

4. Performance

   • Fast page loads
   • Optimized for mobile
   • SEO friendly

What I Learned:

1. Next.js App Router is a game-changer for routing and layouts
2. Framer Motion makes complex animations simple
3. Tailwind CSS speeds up development significantly
4. TypeScript catches errors before they happen

Challenges I Faced:

1. Making the dark mode transition smooth
2. Ensuring mobile responsiveness
3. Optimizing animations for performance
4. Implementing a clean, minimal design

Future Plans:

1. Adding more blog content
2. Implementing project filters
3. Adding more interactive elements
4. Improving accessibility

Check out the live site at 4sish.vercel.app and let me know what you think!

GitHub: github.com/noiseless47
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/asishkumaryeleti

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