Dec 10, 2025
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Entry #002
Hello World: Building the Portfolio 👋
Initial commit. Choosing Hugo (the static site generator... or just my name?) but sticking to Vanilla HTML/Tailwind for maximum control.
The Stack
I wanted something fast, bloat-free, and hosting-friendly.
- HTML5: Semantic and clean.
- Tailwind CSS: Because writing custom CSS for every margin is 2015.
- Vanilla JS: No React, no Vue, no hydration errors. Just scripts.
Design Philosophy
Inspired by the "Linear" and "Vercel" aesthetic but with a darker, Cyberpunk twist. I'm aiming for a distinct Developer Experience (DX) feel: Monospace fonts (`JetBrains Mono`), dark greys (`slate-900`), and neon accents.
"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."
— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
(Note from Dec 16: This escalated quickly. We now have 3D Tilt cards, a CLI terminal, and a DevLog system.)