I Built My Developer Portfolio to Feel Like an Experience, Not a Resume

Description and use

The author built an interactive developer portfolio with Next.js, React, and Three.js to showcase skills and interests in software engineering, AI, backend, and robotics.

Problem

The author wanted a developer portfolio that showcased interactive design and personal style instead of a standard resume layout.

Outcome

The portfolio now serves as an interactive experience that reflects the author's interests in software engineering, AI, backend development, and robotics, while maintaining performance and accessibility.

Workflow

• 1. Define interactive landing experience goals
• 2. Create a custom 3D hero with Three.js
• 3. Implement smooth motion and transitions across sections
• 4. Build an interactive project archive
• 5. Ensure responsive design for desktop and mobile
• 6. Optimize performance and add graceful fallbacks for 3D/WebGL
• 7. Add dedicated resume and contact pages
• 8. Configure SEO and deploy to production

Evidence

I recently finished building and deploying my personal developer portfolio.

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I didn’t want another portfolio that was simply About → Skills → Projects → Contact

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So I experimented with interactive sections, motion, 3D elements, project storytelling, and a visual identity around my interests in software engineering, AI, backend development, and robotics.

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The portfolio is built with Next.js / React, with Three.js-based 3D elements and custom interactions.

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Live Portfolio https://tarun-portfolio-zeta-teal.vercel.app/

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