About this Portfolio

Welcome to my portfolio! This page is dedicated to explaining the technology stack and choices behind this site. Here, you'll find insights into why I chose each component for building this portfolio.

Why use Next.js?

Next.js is a powerful React framework that allows for server-side rendering, static site generation, and client-side rendering all in one. Here are some key reasons I chose Next.js:

• Performance: Server-side rendering improves the performance of the site by delivering fully rendered pages from the server, reducing load times.
• SEO Friendly: By rendering pages on the server, Next.js improves the SEO performance of the site, making it easier for search engines to index the content.
• Developer Experience: Next.js offers a smooth development experience with built-in features like routing, image optimization, and API routes.
• Flexibility: Whether I need static pages, dynamic content, or API endpoints, Next.js handles it all seamlessly.

Why use TypeScript?

TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript that adds static types. Here’s why I opted for TypeScript:

• Type Safety: TypeScript helps catch errors at compile time rather than at runtime, reducing the likelihood of bugs.
• Improved Developer Experience: By rendering pages on the server, Next.js improves the SEO performance of the site, making it easier for search engines to index the content.
• Scalability: TypeScript's strong type system makes it easier to maintain and scale large codebases.

Why use Vercel?

Vercel is a cloud platform for static sites and Serverless Functions that makes deployment simple and efficient. Here’s why I chose Vercel:

• Easy Deployment: With seamless integration with GitHub, Vercel allows for automatic deployments on every push.
• Performance: Vercel optimizes the delivery of the site with its global CDN, ensuring fast load times for users worldwide.
• Built for Next.js: As the creators of Next.js, Vercel offers first-class support and optimizations for Next.js applications.
• Developer Experience: Vercel’s dashboard and CLI provide an intuitive interface for managing deployments and viewing logs.

Why use PostgreSQL?

PostgreSQL is a powerful, open-source relational database system. Here’s why I chose PostgreSQL:

• Reliability: PostgreSQL is known for its robustness and reliability, making it a trusted choice for many developers.
• Advanced Features: It offers advanced features like full ACID compliance, complex queries, and JSONB support for flexibility.
• Performance: PostgreSQL delivers strong performance for both read and write operations, ensuring the site can handle data efficiently.
• Extensibility: With support for extensions, PostgreSQL can be customized to fit the specific needs of the application.

Conclusion

By leveraging Next.js, TypeScript, Vercel, and PostgreSQL, this site is built to be performant, scalable, and developer-friendly. Each technology was chosen to provide the best possible user and developer experience.

Thank you for visiting my portfolio! If you have any questions or would like to know more, feel free to reach out.