Portfolio

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: ...

Introduction: Moving Beyond Passive Learning If you're looking to learn web development, you've likely encountered the overwhelming sea of online resources. It's easy to get stuck in a cycle of watching tutorials, passively following along without truly internalizing the concepts or developing the ability to build independently. This phenomenon, often called "tutorial hell," can stall progress and hinder real skill development. The demand for skilled web developers remains high, and fortunately, quality education is increasingly accessible without the hefty price tag of traditional routes. Numerous free platforms offer comprehensive learning paths. However, simply having access to resources isn’t enough. Effective learning, especially in a practical field like web development, requires structure, hands-on application, and measurable progress. ...