The Problem
The initial challenge was to create a modern, performant, and easily maintainable personal portfolio from scratch. The project required a robust technical stack that could handle dynamic content, ensure excellent SEO, and support a professional CI/CD workflow for seamless deployments.
The Solution
We chose Next.js with the App Router, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS for a strong foundation. The development process was iterative, focusing on building out core pages (Home, Resume, Projects), implementing a responsive navigation system with light/dark mode, and establishing a main/develop branching strategy for Vercel deployments. A key part of the process involved debugging and resolving complex, version-specific issues with Next.js 15.
The Outcome
The result is a fully-featured, statically-generated portfolio site deployed on Vercel. It features a dynamic case study system, a polished and responsive UI, and a professional deployment pipeline. This project itself serves as a testament to modern web development practices.