Inside the Half Half Man Portfolio
A comprehensive portfolio website built with React and Tailwind CSS, featuring smooth animations, internationalization, and a virtual assistant.
Context
A comprehensive portfolio website built with React and Tailwind CSS, featuring smooth animations, internationalization, and a virtual assistant.
Goals
- Responsive design with modern UI/UX
- Internationalization support (i18n)
- Interactive animations with Framer Motion
- Virtual assistant integration
- SEO optimization
- Contact form with Formspree
- Calendly integration for scheduling
Constraints
- Implementing smooth page transitions
- Managing multiple language translations
- Optimizing performance for various devices
- Integrating multiple third-party services
Approach
- Used Framer Motion for fluid animations
- Implemented i18next for translation management
- Optimized images and code splitting
- Created a modular service integration system
Results
- Improved resilience (Error Boundary + custom 404).
- SEO correctness + structured data.
- Accessibility improvements (modal focus, keyboard activation).
Approx. metrics
Faster perceived navigation via improved layouts and UX polish.
Stack
Frontend
ReactViteTailwindCSSFramer MotionReact Router
Backend
Sanity CMSFormspree
Security
CSP headersDOMPurifyRate limiting
Ops
HerokuGitHub
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