Resume & Portfolio Homepage (Old)
July 19, 2023
Bryan Goertz
Description:
A personal portfolio website was developed using React, CSS, and SASS, displaying personal details and past projects. The site serves as a testament to the developer's journey and growth, highlighting the importance of effective presentation and user-friendly experiences in web development.
React
Resume & CV
Portfolio
Project Title: My Personal Portfolio Website
Embarking on a journey of self-expression and professional display, I took the initiative to create a personal portfolio website. This minimalistic website served as a digital canvas, showcasing my personal information, previous projects, and the range of technologies I had mastered at that time.
The website was built using React, a popular JavaScript library known for its efficiency and flexibility. The choice of React allowed me to create a single-page application, offering a seamless user experience as visitors navigated through the different sections of my portfolio. To style the website and give it a unique aesthetic, I used CSS and SASS. These powerful styling languages enabled me to design a clean and responsive layout that was both visually pleasing and functionally efficient.
This portfolio website, while no longer actively updated, stands as a testament to my journey as a developer. It is a time capsule, capturing the essence of my skills and experiences at a specific point in my career. Each project displayed on the site tells a story of challenges met, solutions found, and valuable lessons learned.
The technologies used - React, CSS, and SASS - reflect my technical abilities at that time. Looking back, I can see how far I've come since then. Yet, I still appreciate the simplicity and elegance of this website. It serves as a reminder that in the world of web development, simplicity often trumps complexity.
Retaining this website on my current portfolio page allows visitors to witness my growth as a developer. It illustrates my continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies, methodologies, and best practices in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
In retrospect, the creation of this personal portfolio website was not just about showcasing my work; it was a learning experience that shaped me as a developer. It taught me the importance of presenting my work effectively and reinforced my ability to create user-friendly digital experiences. It remains a proud symbol of my past achievements and a stepping stone to future success.