My Portfolio Website

This repository contains the source code for my personal portfolio website. It's built with PHP, LESS, and TypeScript, and features a custom back-end for easy content management. A key architectural decision was to use JSON files for data storage instead of a traditional database like MySQL. This choice simplifies deployment and reduces server-side dependencies for this particular project.

Key Features

• Dynamic Content (JSON-based): All website content is stored in JSON files, allowing for easy updates without modifying code. This approach simplifies deployment and eliminates the need for a database server.
• Custom Back-end: A password-protected back-end interface provides full control over website content, including adding, editing, and deleting entries in the JSON files.
• Key Sections: The portfolio is divided into clear sections:
  • About Me
  • Skills
  • Projects
  • Work Experience & Education
  • Contact
• Responsive Design: The website is designed to be responsive and adapt to different screen sizes.

Technologies Used

• PHP
• LESS
• TypeScript
• JSON

Why JSON instead of a Database?

For this project, using JSON files offered several advantages:

• Simplified Deployment: No database server setup is required. The website can be deployed on any web server that supports PHP.
• Reduced Server-Side Dependencies: This reduces complexity and potential points of failure.
• Easy Data Management for Small Projects: For a portfolio website with a relatively small amount of data, JSON provides a simple and efficient way to store and manage content.
• Version Control Friendly: JSON files are easily tracked by version control systems like Git.

While a database like MySQL might be more suitable for larger, more complex applications with relational data, JSON provided an ideal solution for the scope of this project.

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