How to Create Your Own Developer Portfolio Website

Jun 7, 2024 | Programming

The digital age calls for an impressive portfolio to showcase your skills and projects as a developer. Today, we’ll delve into building a simple yet effective portfolio website that highlights your expertise and creativity—using the tools you love.

Getting Started

This portfolio website is inspired by the elegant designs seen on Kevin Clark’s page. It is open-source, meaning you have the freedom to customize and adapt it according to your needs. To begin, check out my detailed blog on freeCodeCamp where I discuss the creation of this application from the ground up.

Key Features

  • Responsive layout that works seamlessly on both mobile and desktop devices.
  • Dark mode support; easily toggle between dark and light themes.
  • Clear React components accompanied by Tailwind CSS styling.
  • Well-structured sections that cater to showcasing a developer’s skills.
  • Clear call to action to engage potential clients or employers.

Pages Overview

I’ve designed the pages of this portfolio to be simple yet effective, highlighting only essential sections:

Landing Page

![HomeGif](https://github.com/manuarora700/simple-developer-portfolio-website/blob/main/demo-images/websitegif.gif)

About

![HomeGif](https://github.com/manuarora700/simple-developer-portfolio-website/blob/main/demo-images/about.png)

Projects

![HomeGif](https://github.com/manuarora700/simple-developer-portfolio-website/blob/main/demo-images/projects.png)

Experience

![HomeGif](https://github.com/manuarora700/simple-developer-portfolio-website/blob/main/demo-images/experience.png)

Contact

![HomeGif](https://github.com/manuarora700/simple-developer-portfolio-website/blob/main/demo-images/contact.png)

Tech Stack

The power behind your portfolio is built using:

Usage Instructions

To create your portfolio, follow these steps:

  1. Clone the repository using: git clone https://github.com/manuarora700/simple-developer-portfolio-website.git
  2. Install the necessary modules using either npm install or yarn.
  3. Run the local development server with npm run dev or yarn dev.
  4. Make any edits you desire, then deploy to YOUR GitHub repository for CI/CD.

Deployment Made Easy

Deploying your portfolio can be accomplished in just three simple steps:

  1. Log in to Vercel or create an account if you haven’t already.
  2. Create a New Project and select your GitHub repository for the portfolio project.
  3. Wait for Vercel to deploy your project to production.

Troubleshooting

If you stumble upon issues while setting up, here are some troubleshooting ideas:

  • Ensure you have a stable internet connection while cloning and installing repositories.
  • Double-check that you are using compatible versions of Node.js and npm.
  • Confirm that you followed the package installation steps completely.
  • For persistent issues, refer to the documentation of your chosen tech stack.
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Conclusion

Creating your developer portfolio website not only showcases your skills but also acts as a dynamic tool to attract potential clients or employers. With this guide, you’re equipped with everything you need to start this exciting journey!

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