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Most developers spend hours agonizing over layout and color schemes, only to launch a static portfolio that feels like a tombstone rather than a living showcase. I recently decided to breathe some life into my tonybnya/portfolio project by integrating GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) to handle element transitions.
Standard CSS transitions are great for
Personal projects often suffer from 'stale-documentation syndrome,' where the code continues to evolve while the introduction remains frozen in time. Recently, I took a look at my portfolio project and realized the initial project summary no longer accurately reflected my current goals.
When we build personal applications, we often write a quick introduction
Branding is never truly static. As a project evolves, so too should the visual identity that represents it. Recently, I performed an update to the primary branding assets within my portfolio application to ensure the user interface remains aligned with current design standards.
Managing static assets in a React-based project often involves simple file
Design is often a matter of subtle cues. When building interfaces, we frequently look for ways to distinguish content blocks from the background without cluttering the layout. In the tonybnya/portfolio project, a recent update focused on refining the visual weight of UI elements using CSS shadows.
Shadows are the digital equivalent of
Attention to detail often distinguishes a polished interface from one that feels incomplete. In my portfolio project, I recently focused on refining the typography and list layouts to improve the overall reading experience.
When displaying features or skills in a list, standard bullet points can sometimes feel lost if the surrounding whitespace or styling
Visual polish is often dismissed as 'extra' work, but subtle adjustments to your component styling can significantly improve the perceived quality of a user interface. In the tonybnya/portfolio project, I recently focused on refining the navigation links to better guide the user's eye and define clear interaction zones.
Navigation elements are the anchors of your
Modern web interfaces rely heavily on micro-interactions to provide feedback to users. A static button can often feel unresponsive or detached from the underlying state. In the context of my portfolio project, I wanted to improve the perceived responsiveness of interactive elements without resorting to complex state management or heavy animation libraries.
When building personal projects like my portfolio site, it is easy to get caught up in complex logic and overlook the subtle details that shape the visitor's experience. My latest work on the tonybnya/portfolio project focuses on a seemingly small change that makes a significant impact: the visual hierarchy of the interface.
In UI design, the placement of
In the tonybnya/portfolio project, I have been focusing on refining how data flows into the SkillsSlider component. As a project grows, the way we structure our props often becomes the bottleneck for maintainability. This post covers the recent refactor aimed at improving data clarity and component consistency.
Initially, the data structures passed into the
Your portfolio is often the first point of interaction between you and a potential collaborator. While we spend significant time optimizing build pipelines and CSS frameworks, the "human" layer—our introduction text—is frequently neglected. Aligning your project documentation with your professional profiles, like GitHub and LinkedIn, is a subtle but critical step in personal
