Building a Local-First Markdown CV Editor: What I Learned

Description and use

Resume Craft is a local-first CV editor that synchronizes Markdown, structured forms, and live preview, stores data in IndexedDB, and offers PDF export options.

Problem

Creating a CV should be about presenting experience clearly, not spending hours adjusting margins, fixing page breaks, or fighting with document formatting.

Outcome

Resume Craft provides a synchronized, local‑first CV editing experience with predictable layout handling and multiple export options, eliminating the need for a backend while addressing common formatting pain points.

Workflow

• 1. User edits CV in Markdown or structured form; 2. Synchronization layer updates all three views; 3. Live preview renders immediately; 4. User adjusts layout using automatic fitting; 5. Data is persisted locally in IndexedDB; 6. User exports PDF via browser print or image export; 7. Application runs entirely in the browser without a backend.

Evidence

Creating a CV should be about presenting your experience clearly, not spending hours adjusting margins, fixing page breaks, or fighting with document formatting.

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Resume Craft uses IndexedDB with Dexie for CV content, profiles, drafts, and related document data.

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Resume Craft supports A4 and US Letter layouts, page boundary indicators, and an automatic fitting feature that adjusts layout parameters to help content fit within the selected page.

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Resume Craft provides different export approaches, including a browser-print workflow intended for text-friendly output and an image-based quick export option.

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