Celebrating a Milestone: Launching My Personal Website After Two Years of Development
After nearly two years of iteration, experimentation, and persistence, I am thrilled to share the completion of my personal portfolio website. This project has been a labor of love, and I’m excited to present a platform that not only showcases my work but also reflects my journey as a developer in a highly interactive and transparent manner.
Introducing an Interactive Showcase of My Development Process
This website stands apart from traditional portfolios by integrating four unique procedural background generators, an interactive terminal footer, and a suite of custom tools—all built from scratch.
Explore the Site Here
🌐 https://ujjwalvivek.com
If you’re interested in the technical aspects, I’ve authored a detailed blog post outlining the development process, including mathematical concepts, ASCII diagrams, and code insights.
📖 Read the Deep Dive
Interested in the code itself? The entire project is open-source and available on GitHub:
💾 View the Repository
Highlights of the Development
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Procedurally Generated Backgrounds:
Four distinctive visual effects created solely with the Canvas API—ranging from hologram cubes and recursive circuit trees to psychedelic mandalas and quantum network-like structures. Optimizing performance for these effects was a significant technical challenge, and ongoing improvements are in progress. -
Functional Terminal Footer:
Beyond aesthetic appeal, this interactive footer acts as a command-line interface, offering commands, secret easter eggs, and even a hidden mini-game featuring a custom-coded dinosaur crash screen. -
Custom Markdown Renderer:
Built from the ground up, integrating tools like KaTeX for mathematical expressions and Mermaid for diagrams, ensuring a seamless content creation experience. -
Prioritizing Accessibility:
The design respects user preferences for reduced motion and includes a “Low Chaos Mode” to accommodate users with sensory sensitivities. -
Privacy-Conscious:
This site operates without trackers, cookies, or intrusive scripts—focusing purely on content and user experience.
Reflection and Invitation
This project represents a significant milestone—transforming a personal vision into a fully realized, open-source online presence. I believe sharing the technical details and challenges involved can inspire others embarking on similar journeys.
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