Celebrating a Milestone: My Two-Year Journey to Launch a Unique Personal Website

After numerous setbacks and repeated starts—something many developers can relate to—I am thrilled to announce that my personal website is finally live. This project has been a labor of love over the past two years, and I couldn’t be more proud of the final result.

Introducing My Interactive Development Showcase

More than just a digital portfolio, this site embodies a transparent window into my development process. It features innovative procedural generators, a custom command-line interface, and a focus on seamless user experience.

Visit the live site here: ujjwalvivek.com

Deep Dive into the Technical Craftsmanship

For those interested in the behind-the-scenes details, I’ve prepared an extensive write-up covering the technical intricacies, mathematical concepts, and architectural decisions involved in building the site.

Read the full story: Technical Log & Insights

Access the source code: Open Source Repository

Key Features & Technologies

• Four Procedural Background Visuals: Utilizing only the Canvas API (without external libraries), I crafted dynamic backgrounds such as hologram cubes, recursive circuit patterns, psychedelic mandalas, and quantum node networks. Optimizing performance for these intensive graphics was a considerable challenge that I continue to refine.

• Interactive Terminal Footer: Beyond aesthetics, the footer functions as a genuine command-line interface, complete with commands, hidden easter eggs, and even a playful mini-game where a custom-coded dinosaur appears upon crashes.

• Customized Markdown Rendering: From scratch, I built a markdown parser integrated with KaTeX for mathematical expressions and Mermaid for diagrams—creating a flexible, developer-friendly content system.

• Prioritizing Accessibility: The site respects user preferences like prefers-reduced-motion and offers a “Low Chaos Mode” designed for sensory-sensitive visitors, ensuring a welcoming experience for all.

• Privacy-Focused: No tracking, cookies, or unnecessary noise—respecting user privacy was a core principle.

Moving Beyond the Surface

This project represents a significant personal achievement in bringing a creative vision to life. If you’re curious about the technical hurdles, animation techniques, or user experience decisions, I invite you to explore my detailed blog post. I