Are you a developer looking to showcase your work in a sleek and professional manner? Look no further than Simplefolio—a minimal portfolio template designed with developers in mind. This blog post will guide you through the steps to create your own portfolio using Simplefolio, replete with features that enhance your online presence.
Features of Simplefolio
- Modern UI Design + Reveal Animations
- One Page Layout Styled with Bootstrap v4.3 + Custom SCSS
- Fully Responsive and Valid HTML5 / CSS3
- Optimized with Parcel
- Well-Organized Documentation
To view the demo: click here
Why Do You Need a Portfolio?
- The professional way to showcase your work
- Increases your visibility and online presence
- Demonstrates that you’re more than just a resume
Getting Started
This section will help you get a copy of Simplefolio running on your local machine for development and testing purposes. Here’s what you need:
Prerequisites
Version requirements:
- node@v16.4.2 or higher
- npm@7.18.1 or higher
- git@2.30.1 or higher
You may also use Yarn instead of NPM (yarn@v1.22.10 or higher).
How To Use Simplefolio
From your command line, first clone Simplefolio:
# Clone the repository
$ git clone https://github.com/cobiwaves/simplefolio
# Move into the repository
$ cd simplefolio
# Remove the current origin repository
$ git remote remove origin
Next, install the dependencies either with NPM or Yarn:
Using NPM
# 2022 Update - Fix Dependencies
$ npm audit fix
$ npm i @parcel/transformer-sass
# Install dependencies
$ npm install
# Start the development server
$ npm start
Using Yarn
Make sure to delete the `package-lock.json` file before executing this:
# Install dependencies
$ yarn
# Start the development server
$ yarn start
Tip for Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues installing the dependencies with NPM, try this command:
# Install dependencies with all permissions
$ sudo npm install --unsafe-perm=true --allow-root
Once the server has started, visit http://localhost:1234 to see your portfolio locally.
Template Instructions
Follow these steps to customize specific sections of your portfolio:
Step 1 – STRUCTURE
Navigate to `src/index.html` and customize your information. There are five main sections to update:
(1) Hero Section
Update the class names for your custom portfolio title and button label.
(2) About Section
Insert your profile picture and personal details. Provide your CV link in this section as well.
(3) Projects Section
Add your projects by including titles, descriptions, and URLs. Remember to keep your project images in the correct folder.
(4) Contact Section
Update this section with a captivating call to action and your email address.
(5) Footer Section
Here, you can put your social media URLs by updating the href attributes.
Step 2 – STYLES
To change the website color theme, update the values for $main-color and $secondary-color in `src/sass/abstracts/_variables.scss` with your preferred HEX colors. For inspiration, check out UI Gradient.
Deployment
When you’re ready to showcase your portfolio to the world, we recommend using Netlify for easy deployment.
Technologies Used
- Parcel – Bundler
- Bootstrap 4 – Frontend component library
- Sass – CSS extension language
- ScrollReveal.js – JavaScript library
- Tilt.js – JavaScript tiny parallax library
Troubleshooting Tips
If you run into any issues while setting up Simplefolio, consider these troubleshooting ideas:
- Ensure you have the correct versions of Node.js, NPM, and Git installed.
- Check your console for any error messages during installation.
- Consult the documentation provided within the template for further guidance.
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