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Portfolio Project

Project Overview

This is a React-based developer portfolio website built with:

  • React 19.1.0
  • Tailwind CSS for styling
  • Lucide React for icons
  • GitHub Pages deployment
  • Modern JavaScript (ES6+)

Code Style & Structure

React Components

  • Use functional components with hooks
  • Prefer useState and useEffect over class components
  • Keep components focused and single-responsibility
  • Use meaningful component names in PascalCase
  • Extract reusable components to src/components/ directory
  • Use proper prop validation and default props

File Organization

src/
├── components/     # Reusable UI components
├── data/          # Static data and configuration
├── resources/     # Assets and static files
└── App.js         # Main application component

JavaScript/JSX Conventions

  • Use ES6+ features (arrow functions, destructuring, template literals)
  • Prefer const and let over var
  • Use meaningful variable and function names
  • Add JSDoc comments for complex functions
  • Use early returns to reduce nesting
  • Handle async operations with proper error handling

Styling Guidelines

  • Use Tailwind CSS utility classes for styling
  • Follow mobile-first responsive design
  • Use semantic color classes (e.g., text-gray-900, bg-blue-600)
  • Maintain consistent spacing with Tailwind's spacing scale
  • Use CSS Grid and Flexbox for layouts
  • Implement smooth transitions and hover effects

Portfolio-Specific Guidelines

Content Structure

  • Keep personal information in src/data/portfolioData.js
  • Use consistent data structure for experience, education, skills
  • Ensure all links are valid and open in new tabs when external
  • Add proper alt text for images and accessibility

Performance & SEO

  • Optimize images for web (use WebP format when possible)
  • Implement proper meta tags for SEO
  • Use semantic HTML elements
  • Ensure fast loading times
  • Add proper Open Graph tags for social sharing

User Experience

  • Implement smooth scrolling navigation
  • Add loading states for dynamic content
  • Ensure responsive design across all devices
  • Use consistent visual hierarchy
  • Implement proper focus states for accessibility

Development Workflow

Component Development

  1. Start with a clear component purpose
  2. Define props interface
  3. Implement basic functionality
  4. Add styling with Tailwind
  5. Test responsiveness
  6. Add accessibility features

Data Management

  • Keep all portfolio data in the data file
  • Use consistent naming conventions
  • Validate data structure
  • Add proper TypeScript-like comments for data shape

Testing

  • Write unit tests for utility functions
  • Test component rendering
  • Ensure responsive design works
  • Test accessibility features

Best Practices

Code Quality

  • Use meaningful commit messages
  • Keep functions small and focused
  • Avoid deep nesting
  • Use proper error boundaries
  • Implement proper loading states

Accessibility

  • Use semantic HTML elements
  • Add proper ARIA labels
  • Ensure keyboard navigation works
  • Maintain proper color contrast
  • Test with screen readers

Performance

  • Lazy load images and components when appropriate
  • Optimize bundle size
  • Use React.memo for expensive components
  • Implement proper caching strategies

Common Patterns

Navigation

const scrollToSection = (sectionId) => {
  const element = document.getElementById(sectionId);
  if (element) {
    element.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth' });
  }
};

Responsive Design

// Use Tailwind responsive prefixes
className="text-lg md:text-xl lg:text-2xl"

State Management

const [isMenuOpen, setIsMenuOpen] = useState(false);
const [activeSection, setActiveSection] = useState('home');

Deployment

  • Build command: npm run build
  • Deploy to GitHub Pages: npm run deploy
  • Ensure all assets are properly referenced
  • Test deployment locally before pushing

File Naming Conventions

  • Components: PascalCase (e.g., Portfolio.js)
  • Data files: camelCase (e.g., portfolioData.js)
  • CSS files: kebab-case (e.g., App.css)
  • Images: descriptive names with proper extensions

Dependencies

  • Keep dependencies up to date
  • Use specific versions for stability
  • Document any custom configurations
  • Follow security best practices

Error Handling

  • Implement proper error boundaries
  • Add fallback UI for failed components
  • Handle image loading errors gracefully
  • Provide meaningful error messages

Future Considerations

  • Consider adding TypeScript for better type safety
  • Implement dark mode toggle
  • Add animations and micro-interactions
  • Consider adding a blog section
  • Implement contact form functionality

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