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DevFolio - Dynamic Portfolio Management System

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This is a submission for the Storyblok Challenge

What I Built

DevFolio is a dynamic portfolio management system that allows developers and designers to showcase their work through a content-driven approach. Built with Storyblok as the headless CMS, it enables users to easily manage their projects, skills, testimonials, and blog posts without touching code.

Storyblok Visual Editor

The platform features a clean, minimalist design that puts the work front and center while providing seamless content management capabilities through Storyblok's intuitive interface.

Modern Portfolio Design

Demo

Storyblok Space: https://app.storyblok.com/#!/me/spaces/123456/stories

Code Repository: https://github.com/devuser/devfolio-storyblok
Licensed under MIT License

Demo Video or Screenshots

Minimal Portfolio Layout

Clean Portfolio Interface

Tech Stack

  • Frontend: Next.js 14, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript
  • CMS: Storyblok Headless CMS
  • Deployment: Vercel
  • Analytics: Vercel Analytics

Portfolio Presentation

How I Used Storyblok

I leveraged Storyblok's component-based architecture to create flexible content blocks:

  1. Project Component: Structured fields for project details, tech stack, and galleries
  2. Skill Component: Dynamic skill categories with proficiency levels
  3. Testimonial Component: Client feedback with ratings and company info
  4. Blog Component: Rich text editor for technical articles

The Visual Editor allowed real-time preview of changes, making content updates seamless for non-technical users.

Portfolio Website Design

AI Integration

While not competing for the Amazing AI category, the project includes basic AI features:

  • Auto-generated project descriptions using OpenAI API
  • Smart tag suggestions based on project content

Learnings and Takeaways

Working with Storyblok was incredibly intuitive. The component-based approach made it easy to create reusable content structures. The Visual Editor is a game-changer for client projects - they can see changes in real-time without needing technical knowledge.

The biggest challenge was optimizing the API calls for better performance, which I solved using Next.js's ISR (Incremental Static Regeneration).

Minimal Design

This project reinforced my belief that headless CMSs are the future of web development, offering the perfect balance between developer experience and content creator needs.

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