During the COVID pandemic, I got curious about the software side of things and decided to learn web development. I set myself a goal to create a personal website portfolio, since I had just graduated and wanted to cure my boredom while being stuck inside my house.
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The best way to learn, in my opinion, is to dive right in, especially if you’ve got some basic programming knowledge. If you are a beginner, then the default starting point for web development would be plain HTML.
So I started by grabbing a free HTML template from HTML5 UP; which was recommended on Reddit, downloaded Visual Studio Code, and jumped straight into customizing it.
I swapped out the entire page for my resume, experimented with fonts and headings, added an image, and embedded a PDF reader. I took it step by step, starting with small tweaks and moving on to more complex changes. There are plenty of resources online and on YouTube if you're looking for a guide.
During my early deployment, there was no ChatGPT. But with it now, building a website should be miles easier. I’m using GitHub to host and deploy my site and still use it today.
Updated: As of 2024, I’ve migrated my website to Jekyll (Hydejack theme) and deploy through CloudFlare.
Updated: As of 2025, I've migrated my website to 11ty (A starter base theme).