Celebrating the Journey: Launching a Personal Website After Two Years of Dedication

After two years of persistent effort, I am thrilled to unveil my personal website—a project that, while seemingly simple on the surface, embodies a significant personal milestone. This isn’t just about technology; it’s about perseverance, self-expression, and stepping outside comfort zones to create something truly meaningful.

A Personal Reflection on Building for Me

Throughout my career, I’ve possessed the necessary skills and ideas to bring ideas to life. Yet, finishing this website proved elusive—until I shifted focus. Instead of building for external clients or corporate demands, I decided to craft a platform that represents my authentic self—a space where I can be seen, heard, and understood.

Simplicity in Tech, Depth in Passion

The website’s architecture is intentionally straightforward. Utilizing classic React.js paired with Markdown, I deliberately avoided heavy frameworks, unnecessary analytics, intrusive trackers, or SEO optimization—things that often complicate development and distract from the core experience. This minimalist approach allowed me to focus on craftsmanship and personal expression.

Innovative Features and Customizations

Here’s what I’ve integrated into this project:

• Styled Markdown Rendering: Custom-designed styles to enhance readability and visual appeal.
• Procedural Backgrounds: Background generation driven by CPU processes, with future plans to leverage webGPU for GPU-based rendering to improve performance.
• Dynamic Theme Support: Theme awareness, including challenges with WebKit browsers, especially regarding blur effects and accessibility. Tips on enhancing theme responsiveness are welcomed.
• Embedded PDF Viewer: Powered by PDF.js, with ongoing efforts to customize inbuilt styles for consistency across platforms.
• Hidden Easter Egg: A fun surprise for curious visitors—feedback or discoveries are encouraged!
• Content as Commits: My posts are written as code commits, hinting at future development of a more robust content management system.
• Audio-Visual Effects: Incorporating motion elements, with plans to offer a “low chaos” mode for visitors sensitive to motion.

Progress and Future Steps

While the site remains a work in progress—glitchy at times and continually evolving—I am immensely proud to see it live. This was a labor of love, and I hope it resonates with others who value authenticity and craftsmanship in digital space.

I invite you to experience the site firsthand and share your thoughts—whether it moves you or simply makes you think. For a deeper dive into the backstory and development