Hugo

Introduction As a developer, having a portfolio website is crucial for showcasing skills, projects, and expertise. I wanted a fast, minimal, and easily maintainable site, so I chose Hugo with the PaperMod theme. Best of all, I leveraged free tools for deployment, analytics, and discussions. Here’s how I built my portfolio website, hosted on GitHub Pages with a Porkbun domain. Hugo and PaperMod for a Minimalistic Look Hugo is a blazing-fast static site generator, perfect for a developer portfolio. I picked the PaperMod theme because of its: ...

Key Features Minimalist and Fast: Developed with Hugo to ensure quick load times and an efficient design. Intuitive Navigation: Utilizes the clean layout of PaperMod for an optimal user experience. Integrated Blog and Projects Section: Effectively presents my work, including detailed project pages and blog posts. Reliable Deployment: Hosted on GitHub Pages for stable and cost-effective performance. Comments Integration with Gisqus: Provides a cost-effective commenting system that limits participation to GitHub users. Gisqus also offers improved moderation controls, reduced spam, and seamless GitHub integration for a more secure and streamlined user experience. Detailed Overview The portfolio website is designed with both form and function in mind. Its key components include: ...