Portfolio Project

This repository contains the full-stack code for my portfolio project. It showcases my skills, projects, and experiences as a developer. The project is built using a modern tech stack that includes both frontend and backend technologies.

Table of Contents

• Tech Stack
• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Contributing
• License
• Acknowledgments
• Contact

Tech Stack

Frontend

• React.js: A JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
• Tailwind CSS: A utility-first CSS framework for styling.
• React Router: For routing and navigation.
• React Scroll: For smooth scrolling navigation.

Backend

• Node.js: JavaScript runtime for the server-side.
• Express.js: Web framework for Node.js to build RESTful APIs.
• Nodemailer: For sending emails.
• dotenv: For managing environment variables.

Features

• Responsive Design: The portfolio is designed to be responsive across devices.
• Dark Mode: A toggle feature to switch between light and dark themes.
• Contact Form: Allows users to send messages directly to my email.
• Smooth Navigation: Implemented smooth scrolling for a better user experience.
• Dynamic Project Showcase: Displays my projects and skills dynamically.

Installation

To set up the project locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Virenishere/professional-portfolio

2. Navigate to the frontend directory and install dependencies:

cd frontend
npm install

3. Navigate to the backend directory and install dependencies:

cd backend
npm install

4. Set up your environment variables in the backend. Create a .env file and add the necessary configurations.

Usage

To run the project in development mode, follow these steps:

Frontend

cd frontend
npm start

Backend

cd backend
npm run dev

The frontend will run on http://localhost:3000 and the backend on http://localhost:5000 by default.

Deployment

The project is deployed on Vercel. You can view it live at: https://professional-portfolio-frontend-nine.vercel.app/

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions or improvements, feel free to create an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

A special thanks to Manu Arora for providing inspiration and guidance in building this portfolio.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to connect, feel free to reach out:

• Email: virender288@gmail.com
• LinkedIn: Your LinkedIn Profile

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Thank you for checking out my portfolio project!