Celebrating the Launch of My Personal Website After Two Years of Development

After a prolonged period of starting, pausing, and revisiting personal projects—something many developers can relate to—I am excited to announce that I have finally brought my personal website to life. This milestone has been a two-year journey filled with experimentation, problem-solving, and relentless dedication, and I couldn’t be more proud of the final result.

Discover the Portfolio Experience

This isn’t just a standard showcase of my work; it’s an interactive platform that embodies my development philosophy and creative process. Designed to be transparent and engaging, the site features dynamic procedural content, custom tools, and interactive elements that reflect my technical interests.

Visit the Website:
🌐 https://ujjwalvivek.com

In-Depth Technical Exploration

For those interested in the intricate details behind this project—covering algorithms, design choices, and implementation challenges—I’ve published a comprehensive blog post with diagrams, code insights, and discussions.
📖 Read the full story here

Access the Open Source Code

Eager to explore the codebase or contribute? The entire project is available on GitHub.
💾 View the repository

Technical Highlights & Unique Features

• Four Procedural Background Generators: Leveraging the Canvas API (without external libraries), I crafted visual systems such as hologram cube simulations, recursive circuit patterns, psychedelic mandalas, and quantum-inspired node networks. Achieving smooth performance in real-time was a significant challenge, and optimization efforts are ongoing.

• Interactive Terminal Footer: Beyond aesthetics, this feature offers a functional command-line interface embedded directly into the webpage. It includes custom commands, hidden easter eggs, and even a whimsical dinosaur game triggered by specific inputs.

• Custom Markdown Rendering: Built from scratch, this renderer supports math typesetting via KaTeX, diagram generation with Mermaid, and other advanced rendering features, all tailored to enhance the content presentation.

• Prioritizing Accessibility: The site respects user preferences such as prefers-reduced-motion and offers a “Low Chaos Mode” designed for users with sensory sensitivities, ensuring an inclusive experience.

• Privacy-Centric Design: Rest assured, your visit is free of tracking, cookies