Project Initialization & Planning Phase

Project Overview

Starting this development journey to document my progress, challenges, and learnings throughout the project lifecycle. This initial phase focuses on planning and establishing the foundation for the project.

UI/UX Design Planning

Layout Structure

Homepage featuring a clean, minimalist design with clear navigation
Development log section with filterable entries
Project showcase area with detailed case studies
About section with professional background and skills

Design Philosophy

The website will follow modern design principles with:

Typography: System fonts for optimal performance
Color Scheme: Monochromatic with accent colors
Spacing: Consistent grid system
Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach

Technical Considerations

Stack Selection

Frontend: Next.js for static site generation
Styling: Tailwind CSS for utility-first styling
Content: MDX for rich content management
Deployment: Vercel for seamless deployment
Future upscale planning: Usage of AWS for scalability and performance

Performance Goals

Lighthouse score targets:
- Performance: 95+
- Accessibility: 100
- Best Practices: 95+
- SEO: 100

Next Steps

Create initial wireframes and mockups
Set up development environment
Implement basic project structure
Create component library

Notes

Consider implementing dark mode
Plan for internationalization from the start
Ensure responsive images and lazy loading
Implement analytics for tracking growth