A few weeks ago, I decided to take my React.js learning seriously. I had gone through tutorials, built small components, and experimented with hooks — but I wanted something real, something that could represent me as a developer. That’s when I decided: I’m going to build my own portfolio website.
At first, it felt overwhelming. How should I structure the components? How do I manage state efficiently? What about responsive design? Each challenge felt like a mini-battle. 😅
As I started building:
Components and Reusability: Breaking the UI into smaller, reusable parts made the code cleaner and easier to maintain.
State & Props: Handling data flow taught me the nuances of React, and how small mistakes can ripple through the app.
UI & Responsiveness: Making the portfolio look good on different devices pushed me to improve my CSS and layout skills.
Debugging & Patience: There were moments I got stuck for hours on useEffect and conditional rendering — but solving them gave me huge satisfaction.
By the end, I had a portfolio that wasn’t just a collection of projects — it was a reflection of my growth, persistence, and learning journey.
💡 Key Takeaways:
Building something personal teaches more than tutorials ever can.
Mistakes aren’t failures — they’re lessons in disguise.
Seeing your ideas come to life is incredibly motivating.
Next, I plan to connect this React portfolio with a Django backend, making it dynamic and interactive.
🔗 Check it out:
🌐 Portfolio Website: https://thiyagu26v.github.io/myreactportfolio/
📂 GitHub Repo: https://github.com/thiyagu26v/myreactportfolio
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