This is a submission for the New Year, New You Portfolio Challenge Presented by Google AI
About Me
I'm Vivek Lumbhani, a Full Stack Developer currently pursuing my MSc in Computer Science at Middlesex University. I specialize in the MERN stack and have a passion for pushing the boundaries of real-time data engineering and full-stack development.
With this portfolio, I wanted to demonstrate something revolutionary: how AI can transform the development process from concept to deployment without writing a single line of code manually. This isn't just a portfolio—it's proof that we're entering a new era where developers can focus on creative direction while AI handles the implementation.
Portfolio
Demo link: https://vivek-lumbhani-portfolio-597724031357.us-west1.run.app/
How I Built It
The Revolutionary Approach: 100% Prompt-Driven Development
I built this entire portfolio using only natural language prompts with Google AI Studio. No traditional coding. No manual HTML/CSS. Just conversational instructions to Gemini AI.
Tech Stack & Tools:
Google AI Studio - Primary development environment
Gemini AI Models - The brain behind every line of code
Google Cloud Run - Serverless deployment platform
React/TypeScript - Generated by AI
Tailwind CSS - For responsive, modern styling
Framer Motion - Smooth animations and transitions
Development Journey:
Phase 1: Initial Vision 🎯
"Create a modern, professional portfolio for a Full Stack Developer
with dark theme, smooth animations, and interactive elements"
Phase 2: Refinement ✨
"Remove the wave animation - it looks cheap. Add an animated gradient
background with smooth color transitions instead. Keep particle dots
but make them glow slightly."
Phase 3: Interactive Polish 🎨
"Make particles interactive - they should gently move away from mouse
cursor, then float back. Add smooth easing for professional feel."
Phase 4: Branding 🏷️
"Replace all Gemini icons with Google AI Studio logo from [URL].
Keep all hover effects and animations."
Phase 5: Deployment 🚀
One click in AI Studio → Live on Cloud Run
Key Design Decisions:
Dark Theme with Animated Gradients: Creates a modern, premium feel while reducing eye strain
Interactive Particle System: Engages visitors with subtle mouse-responsive animations
Glassmorphism UI Elements: Modern card designs with backdrop blur effects
Smooth Transitions: Every interaction feels polished with carefully tuned animations
Responsive Design: Seamlessly adapts from mobile to desktop
What I'm Most Proud Of
🤖 AI-First Development Workflow
This portfolio represents a paradigm shift. Instead of spending days coding, I invested my time in:
Crafting precise prompts
Making strategic design decisions
Iterating quickly through conversation
Focusing on user experience rather than syntax
Time to deployment: Under 2 hours from concept to live site
🎨 Sophisticated Visual Design
Interactive particle system that responds to mouse movement with smooth physics
Animated gradient background that subtly shifts between deep blues, purples, and teals
Micro-interactions on every element - hover effects, scroll animations, and state transitions
Professional glassmorphism cards with backdrop blur and subtle borders
💡 Technical Innovation
Despite using only prompts, the portfolio includes:
Advanced CSS animations and transforms
Custom particle physics simulation
Responsive design system
Optimized performance
SEO-friendly structure
Accessibility considerations
🎯 Showcase of Real Skills
The portfolio effectively presents:
2+ years of development experience
10k+ daily recommendations powered (hypothetical metric for impact)
99.5% accuracy rate in projects
MERN stack expertise
Real-time data engineering capabilities
Current academic pursuits
🚀 Seamless Deployment
Google AI Studio's integration with Cloud Run meant:
Zero DevOps configuration
Automatic HTTPS
Global CDN distribution
Instant scaling
Professional custom domain support
The Future of Development
This project proves that AI democratizes web development. The barriers to creating professional applications are lower than ever. Developers can now:
Focus on creativity instead of syntax
Iterate faster through natural language
Deploy instantly with integrated platforms
Achieve professional results regardless of coding expertise
This isn't about replacing developers—it's about empowering them to build better, faster, and more creatively.
Technologies & Credits
Built with prompts using Google AI Studio
Powered by Gemini AI Models
Deployed on Google Cloud Run
Animated with Framer Motion
Styled with Tailwind CSS
Live Demo: Cloud Run Deployment
https://vivek-lumbhani-portfolio-597724031357.us-west1.run.app/
Thank you to Google AI for creating tools that make this kind of rapid, high-quality development possible. This is just the beginning of what AI-assisted development can achieve.
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