My Portfolio

Welcome to the repository for my personal portfolio website! This project serves as an online showcase of my skills, projects, and experiences as a developer.

Screenshots

Table of Contents

• Features
• Getting Started
  • Prerequisites
  • Installation
• Usage
• Contributing
• License
• Learnings
• Challenges and Solutions
• Tools and Technologies

Features

• Modern and responsive design
• Dynamic sections for projects, skills, about me, and contact
• Smooth animations powered by Framer Motion
• Integration with Email.js for handling contact form submissions
• Easy customization for personal information, projects, and skills

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js: Make sure you have Node.js installed on your machine. You can download it from nodejs.org.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/danielasakpa/Portfolio-3
   cd Portfolio-3

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

Usage

Customize your portfolio:

• Update personal information in src/components/About.jsx.
• Add your projects in src/assets/projectItem.js.
• Edit your skills in src/components/Skills.jsx.
• Adjust the content of other sections in the corresponding files.

Setting Up Email.js

To enable the contact form functionality, you'll need to set up your Email.js public API key. Follow these steps:

1. Get Your Email.js Public API Key:

   • Visit the Email.js website.
   • Sign in to your account or create a new one.
   • Once logged in, go to your Email.js dashboard and select your email service.
   • Navigate to the "Integration" section to find your public API key.

2. Add Your API Key to the Project:

   • Create a new file named .env in the root directory of your project.
   • Inside the .env file, add the following line:

     REACT_EMAIL_API_KEY=your-email-js-public-api-key
     

     Replace your-email-js-public-api-key with the actual public API key you obtained from Email.js.

For more detailed instructions on getting your Email.js public API key and using it with the portfolio contact form, refer to the Email.js documentation.

Run the development server:

npm start

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

Contributing

If you're interested in contributing to this project, follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Make changes and commit them with descriptive messages.
4. Push your changes to your fork.
5. Submit a pull request to the main repository.

Please adhere to the existing code style and make sure your changes align with the project's goals. Additionally, provide a clear description of your pull request.

Learnings

Throughout the development of this project, I gained valuable insights into the following areas:

• Responsive web design principles
• Effective use of React.js for building dynamic user interfaces
• Implementation of smooth animations using Framer Motion
• Integrating third-party services, such as Email.js, for form handling
• Customization and configuration of a personal portfolio template

Challenges and Solutions

During the development process, I encountered several challenges, including:

• Responsive Design: Ensuring a consistent user experience across various devices and screen sizes.

  • Solution: Utilized media queries and flexbox/grid layout for responsive design.

• Integration with Email.js: Setting up and integrating Email.js for the contact form.

  • Solution: Followed the Email.js documentation for React integration, handling form submissions.

• Managing Project Data: Organizing and managing project data in a clean and maintainable way.

  • Solution: Utilized separate data files (src/assets/projectItem.js) and mapped data dynamically.

Tools and Technologies

This portfolio website was built using the following tools and technologies:

• React.js: JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
• Framer Motion: Animation library for React.
• Email.js: Service for sending emails directly from the client side.
• Node.js: JavaScript runtime for server-side development.
• npm: Package manager for Node.js packages.
• Git and GitHub: Version control and collaboration platform.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Replace the placeholders like `your-username` and `your-portfolio` with your actual GitHub username and repository name. Adjust the sections based on your project structure and features.