v0.1.0
Major Update
2024-12-26
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