NextJs MDX Portfolio
Denis Pianelli / August 8, 2024
Portfolio v1.0
Welcome to my portfolio! This project is built to showcase my skills and expertise in modern web development. It demonstrates my proficiency with various technologies and best practices in creating a functional and visually appealing web application.
Features
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Article Writing: This feature allows me to write and publish articles using MDX (Markdown with embedded React components). It showcases my ability to create rich, interactive content with embedded components and dynamic elements.
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Project Showcasing: Similarly, I can write and publish detailed project entries using MDX. This feature highlights my work on various projects, including descriptions, technologies used, and key achievements. Each project entry is crafted to demonstrate my development capabilities and the technologies I've used.
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Search Functionality: The portfolio includes a dynamic search-as-you-type feature, making it easy to quickly find articles. This provides an interactive and user-friendly experience, enhancing the usability of the portfolio.
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Contact Form: A contact form integrated with Resend allows visitors to send me emails directly. This feature provides a straightforward way for potential clients, recruiters, or collaborators to get in touch.
Technologies Used
- Next.js: A React framework for building server-rendered applications and static websites.
- MDX: Allows writing content in Markdown and embedding React components. Managed with
next-mdx-remote
. - gray-matter: Used for parsing front-matter in MDX files to handle metadata.
- React Hook Form & Zod: For efficient and robust form validation.
- next-theme: Provides support for dark and light mode themes.
- shadcn/ui & magic-ui: UI libraries used for building a responsive and modern user interface.
Development Best Practices
- Component-Based Architecture: Leveraged React’s component-based structure to create reusable and maintainable UI components.
- Responsive Design: Ensured the portfolio is fully responsive, providing a seamless experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
- SEO Optimization: Implemented SEO best practices to improve visibility and ranking on search engines.
- Accessibility: Followed accessibility guidelines to make the portfolio usable for all users, including those with disabilities.
- Code Quality: Adhered to clean code principles and used linting tools to maintain high code quality and consistency.
- Performance: Optimized performance with techniques like lazy loading of components and efficient data fetching.
Deployment
The portfolio is deployed and hosted on Vercel. The deployment includes CI/CD integration for automated builds and deployments.
Conclusion
This portfolio is a testament to my skills in modern web development. It reflects my ability to build scalable, maintainable, and user-friendly web applications. Feel free to explore and see how these technologies and best practices come together in this project.
Thank you for visiting my portfolio. If you have any questions or feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out through the contact form.