Avnish Kumar's Portfolio

Welcome to the repository for my personal portfolio website, built using Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and Resend for email functionality. This guide will help you set up and run the project locally.

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Features
• Technologies Used
• File Structure
• Getting Started
  • Prerequisites
  • Installation
  • Running the Project
• Environment Variables
• Deployment
• Contact
• License

Overview

This is my personal portfolio website where i showcase my projects, skills, and experience. The website is designed to be fully responsive and includes features such as project showcases, a contact form, and more.

You can view the live portfolio at: https://theavnishkumar.in

Features

• Responsive Design: Built with Tailwind CSS to ensure a seamless experience across all devices.
• Next.js Framework: Utilizes the powerful features of Next.js including routing, server-side rendering, and API routes.
• Resend Integration: Allows for secure and reliable email sending via the contact form.
• Project Showcase: Displays a curated list of personal projects with live links and GitHub repositories.

Technologies Used

• Next.js: For building the React application with server-side rendering and static site generation.
• Tailwind CSS: For styling the application with utility-first CSS.
• Resend: For sending emails securely from the contact form.

File Structure

Here's an overview of the project's file structure:

.
├── app                  # Contains Next.js app router pages and layout files
│   ├── api              # Resend API routes for handling requests
│   ├── globals.css      # Global styles using Tailwind CSS
│   ├── layout.jsx       # Main layout component
│   ├── page.jsx         # Home page component
│   └── ...              # Other Next.js specific files
├── components           # Reusable React components
├── public               # Static assets such as images and icons
├── .env                 # Environment variables
├── next.config.js       # Next.js configuration
├── tailwind.config.js   # Tailwind CSS configuration
└── package.json         # Project metadata and dependencies

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following tools installed on your development machine:

• Node.js (version 16 or higher)
• npm or yarn

Installation

Clone the repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/theavnishkumar/avnishkumar-portfolio.git
cd portfolio

Install the dependencies:

npm install
# or
yarn install

Running the Project

To start the development server, run:

npm run dev
# or
yarn dev

Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to view the application.

Environment Variables

The project requires the following environment variables. Create a .env file in the root directory and add your values:

RESEND_API_KEYY=your-resend-api-key

These variables are essential for connecting the contact form to the Resend email service.

Deployment

To deploy the project, you can use platforms like Vercel (recommended for Next.js projects), Netlify, or any other hosting service that supports Node.js applications.

For example, to deploy with Vercel:

npm install -g vercel
vercel

Follow the prompts to deploy your application.

Contact

If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to contact me via the contact form on my portfolio website or connect with me through my social profiles (Discord) or you can mail me at [email protected].

License

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.