# Portfolio Website

A modern, responsive portfolio website built with cutting-edge web technologies to showcase my projects, skills, and professional experience.

![Portfolio Screenshot](ss.png)

## 🚀 Live Demo

[View Live Website](https://ahad-dev.vercel.app/))

## 📋 Table of Contents

- [Features](#features)
- [Tech Stack](#tech-stack)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Project Structure](#project-structure)
- [Screenshots](#screenshots)
- [Contributing](#contributing)
- [License](#license)
- [Contact](#contact)

## ✨ Features

- **Responsive Design**: Optimized for all device sizes and screen resolutions
- **Modern UI/UX**: Clean, professional interface with smooth animations
- **Fast Performance**: Built with Next.js for optimal loading speeds
- **SEO Optimized**: Server-side rendering and meta tag optimization
- **Interactive Elements**: Engaging user experience with dynamic components
- **Project Showcase**: Detailed portfolio section with project descriptions
- **Skills Section**: Comprehensive display of technical capabilities
- **Contact Integration**: Easy ways for visitors to get in touch
- **Dark/Light Mode**: Theme switching capability (if implemented)
- **Mobile-First**: Designed with mobile users as the priority

## 🛠️ Tech Stack

### Frontend

- **React** - UI library for building interactive interfaces
- **Next.js** - React framework for production-ready applications
- **TypeScript** - Type-safe JavaScript for better development experience
- **CSS3** - Modern styling with custom properties and animations
- **JavaScript (ES6+)** - Enhanced functionality and interactivity

### Backend

- **Node.js** - Runtime environment for server-side logic
- **API Routes** - Next.js built-in API functionality

### Development Tools

- **VS Code** - Primary development environment
- **Git** - Version control
- **GitHub** - Repository hosting and collaboration

## 🚀 Installation

1. **Clone the repository**

   ```bash
   git clone https://github.com/abdulahad-2/portfolio.git
   cd portfolio
   ```

2. **Install dependencies**

   ```bash
   npm install
   # or
   yarn install
   ```

3. **Set up environment variables** (if needed)

   ```bash
   cp .env.example .env.local
   # Edit .env.local with your configuration
   ```

4. **Run the development server**

   ```bash
   npm run dev
   # or
   yarn dev
   ```

5. **Open your browser**
   Navigate to [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) to view the application.

## 💻 Usage

### Development

```bash
npm run dev          # Start development server
npm run build        # Build for production
npm run start        # Start production server
npm run lint         # Run ESLint
npm run type-check   # Run TypeScript checks
```

### Deployment

The application is optimized for deployment on platforms like:

- **Vercel** (recommended for Next.js)
- **Netlify**
- **GitHub Pages**
- **Heroku**

## 📁 Project Structure

```
portfolio/
├── .next/                  # Next.js build output (auto-generated)
├── node_modules/           # Dependencies (auto-generated)
├── public/                 # Static assets served at root
│   ├── images/            # Image files and screenshots
│   ├── icons/             # Favicon and app icons
│   └── ss.png             # Main portfolio screenshot
├── src/                   # Source code directory
│   ├── app/               # App Router directory (Next.js 13+)
│   │   ├── globals.css    # Global styles
│   │   ├── layout.tsx     # Root layout component
│   │   ├── page.tsx       # Home page
│   │   └── favicon.ico    # App favicon
│   ├── components/        # Reusable React components
│   │   ├── ui/            # Base UI components
│   │   │   ├── button.tsx
│   │   │   ├── card.tsx
│   │   │   └── input.tsx
│   │   ├── Header.tsx     # Site header
│   │   ├── Footer.tsx     # Site footer
│   │   ├── Hero.tsx       # Hero section
│   │   ├── About.tsx      # About section
│   │   ├── Skills.tsx     # Skills section
│   │   ├── Projects.tsx   # Projects showcase
│   │   ├── Experience.tsx # Experience section
│   │   └── Contact.tsx    # Contact form
│   ├── lib/               # Utility functions
│   │   └── utils.ts       # Helper functions
│   ├── data/              # Static data and content
│   │   ├── projects.ts    # Projects information
│   │   ├── skills.ts      # Skills data
│   │   └── experience.ts  # Work experience
│   └── types/             # TypeScript type definitions
│       └── index.ts       # Type definitions
├── .env.local             # Environment variables (gitignored)
├── .env.example           # Environment variables template
├── .eslintrc.json         # ESLint configuration
├── .gitignore             # Git ignore rules
├── components.json        # shadcn/ui configuration (if used)
├── next.config.js         # Next.js configuration
├── package.json           # Dependencies and scripts
├── package-lock.json      # Dependency lock file
├── README.md              # Project documentation
├── tailwind.config.js     # Tailwind CSS configuration
└── tsconfig.json          # TypeScript configuration
```



## 🎨 Key Components

- **Hero Section**: Eye-catching introduction with personal branding
- **About Me**: Professional background and personal story
- **Skills**: Technical skills with proficiency levels
- **Projects**: Portfolio showcase with live demos and source code
- **Experience**: Professional experience timeline
- **Contact**: Multiple ways to connect and reach out

## 🔧 Configuration

### Customization

To customize the portfolio for your own use:

1. Update homepage information in `/src/app/page.tsx`
2. Replace images in `/public/`
3. Modify color schemes in `/src/styles/globals.css`
4. Update project data in `/src/data/projects.ts`

### Environment Variables

Create a `.env.local` file with the following variables (if applicable):

```env
NEXT_PUBLIC_SITE_URL=your-domain.com
EMAILJS_SERVICE_ID=your-service-id
EMAILJS_TEMPLATE_ID=your-template-id
```

## 🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request. For major changes:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature`)
3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'`)
4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/AmazingFeature`)
5. Open a Pull Request

## 📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.

## 📞 Contact

**Abdul Ahad**

- GitHub: [@abdulahad-2](https://github.com/abdulahad-2)
- Portfolio: (https://ahad-dev.vercel.app/)
- Email: ahadking6152@example.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdul-ahad-7908a82b4/

## 🙏 Acknowledgments

- Thanks to the React and Next.js communities for excellent documentation
- Inspiration from various portfolio designs across the web
- Open source libraries and tools that made this project possible

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_Last updated: July 2025_
