Hey everyone! 👋
I'm Sagar Budha, a full-stack web developer who loves working with modern tools like React, TypeScript, and Node.js. I recently built and deployed my personal developer portfolio, and in this post, I’ll share how I approached it — from tech stack decisions to deployment — along with a few things I learned along the way.
🧠 Why I Built It
Every developer needs a place to show who they are and what they’ve built. I wanted my portfolio to:
- Represent my current skills and growth as a developer
- Load fast and feel modern
- Be easy to maintain and update as I keep learning
So instead of using a template, I decided to build it myself — and have some fun doing it!
🔧 Tools & Technologies
Here’s the stack I went with:
- Next.js – For server-side rendering, routing, and performance
- TypeScript – For safer, more predictable code
- Tailwind CSS – To style everything quickly and consistently
- Framer Motion – For clean and subtle animations
- Vercel – For hassle-free deployment and hosting
✨ Key Features
I focused on keeping things simple but effective. Here’s what I built into the portfolio:
- ✅ Responsive design – Works across all screen sizes
- ✅ Project showcase – Clean cards with descriptions and links to GitHub
- ✅ SEO – Custom meta tags and structured data to help search engines find it
- ✅ Animations – Subtle transitions to improve UX
- ✅ One-click deployment – Thanks to Vercel’s GitHub integration
🧩 What I Struggled With
No project is perfect. Here are a few things that took extra time:
- Getting animations just right without affecting performance
- Balancing minimalist design with enough personality
- Making the site fully SEO-friendly (especially on a custom domain)
🌐 Check It Out
Want to take a look?
🔗 Live Portfolio
💻 GitHub
🗒️ Final Thoughts
Building this portfolio from scratch gave me a solid reminder of how powerful modern web tools are — and how important it is to keep pushing yourself. It’s live, and I’ll keep improving it over time as I grow as a developer.
If you’re working on something similar or have any feedback, feel free to drop a comment or connect. Thanks for reading!
— Sagar Budha
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