KJ.HOME

Overview

I recently built my personal website using Next.js 14 and TailwindCSS, creating a modern and responsive platform to showcase my projects and experiences. The site features a clean, dark-mode friendly design with interactive 3D visualizations and a comprehensive blog system.

Tech Stack

Framework: Next.js 14
Styling: TailwindCSS with shadcn/ui components
3D Graphics: Three.js
Content: MDX for blog posts
Containerization: Docker with Bun runtime
Development: TypeScript

Key Features

Dynamic Blog System

The blog system is built using MDX, allowing for rich content mixing markdown with React components. Posts are stored as MDX files and dynamically rendered using Next.js's server components. The blog listing page displays cards with post previews, making it easy to browse through content.

Interactive Projects

The projects section showcases various interactive demonstrations, including:

Mathematics & Simulations:

Penrose Tiling Generator
Chladni Pattern Simulator
Double Pendulum Physics
Spirograph Simulation
Mandelbrot Set
Game of Life

3D Visualization:

Cube
Solar System

Music & Audio:

Waveform
Butterchurn

Each project utilizes Three.js for 3D rendering and includes interactive controls for user engagement.

Responsive Design

The site is fully responsive and features a clean, modern interface. The navigation system adapts seamlessly between desktop and mobile views, and all content is optimized for different screen sizes.

About Section

The about page includes:

Professional experience timeline
Skills and technologies
Education history
Project showcase
Contact information

Docker Development Environment

The development environment is containerized using Docker, making it easy to maintain consistency across different development machines:

Performance Optimizations

Server-side rendering for improved initial load times
Image optimization using Next.js Image component
Code splitting and lazy loading for larger components
Efficient asset management with static file serving

Future Enhancements

Add interactive blog post comments
Implement a search system for blog posts
Add more interactive 3D visualizations
Create a project showcase portfolio
Integrate a contact form with backend API

Conclusion

Building this personal website has been an exciting journey in combining modern web technologies. The modular architecture allows for easy additions and modifications, while the Docker setup ensures consistent development and deployment environments.

The source code is available on GitHub, and I welcome any feedback or suggestions for improvement.