Building My Portfolio: From Idea to Launch

Building My Portfolio: From Idea to Launch

After weeks of development, my portfolio is finally live! Here's the journey.

Why I Built It

As a full-stack developer, I needed a central place to showcase my work...

Tech Stack

• Framework: Next.js 14 (App Router)
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• CMS: Sanity
• Deployment: Vercel

Featured Projects

1. NutPost - Social Media Management SaaS

• Multi-platform scheduling (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Real-time analytics dashboard
• Team collaboration workflows

2. Cooktale - Recipe Sharing Platform

• Interactive recipe builder with step-by-step instructions
• Media-rich content management
• Community-driven features

3. Client Work - Zuri Portfolio

• Clean, modern design
• Responsive across all devices
• Performance-optimized

Challenges & Solutions

1. Performance Optimization

   • Used Next.js Image component
   • Lazy loading for projects
   • Lighthouse score: 95+

2. CMS Integration

   • Sanity for blog posts
   • Dynamic project pages
   • ISR for performance

Lessons Learned

• Ship fast, iterate later
• Performance matters
• Keep it simple

What's Next?

• Regular blog posts
• More case studies
• Open to freelance work!

Check it out: https://azam-six.vercel.app/me