I've got my own portfolio here - maxwellantonucci.com/. I built it on Gatsby and didn't use any front-end frameworks other than some Sass setups I've used before.
I opted for something on the simpler side since I wanted to focus on the writing, which is a big part of my career focus. So I aimed for an accessible design and good typography, things like that. I did want to add some flair, so I used Gatsby for a few touches.
Having a "stream" of items on the homepage that reflect several important areas - recent articles and posts, other places I write, a few interesting images/quotes, and a quirky widget that randomly styles random quotes from an API
Being able to filter articles down in another page
A "Notes" page for small musings too short for real posts
I agree that a portfolio should be something custom, it's my own corner of the web so I should use it to show off my skills and focuses to some extend. I do try to make it reflect my own styles and priorities as a developer though, which is why I prioritized accessibility and durability over animations and complexity. That mostly comes down to personal preference though, and having your personality/brand come through in more than just the content.
Also I like how you included past versions of your portfolio here. That's one of the earlier lessons most devs should learn - you will redo your portfolio site many times, and you will have many different feelings on them. I've done it at least seven times or so in my life, and most of the memories aren't too good haha.
I've got my own portfolio here - maxwellantonucci.com/. I built it on Gatsby and didn't use any front-end frameworks other than some Sass setups I've used before.
I opted for something on the simpler side since I wanted to focus on the writing, which is a big part of my career focus. So I aimed for an accessible design and good typography, things like that. I did want to add some flair, so I used Gatsby for a few touches.
I agree that a portfolio should be something custom, it's my own corner of the web so I should use it to show off my skills and focuses to some extend. I do try to make it reflect my own styles and priorities as a developer though, which is why I prioritized accessibility and durability over animations and complexity. That mostly comes down to personal preference though, and having your personality/brand come through in more than just the content.
Also I like how you included past versions of your portfolio here. That's one of the earlier lessons most devs should learn - you will redo your portfolio site many times, and you will have many different feelings on them. I've done it at least seven times or so in my life, and most of the memories aren't too good haha.
I really like your site! Super clean and fast. It also really emphasizes what you want it to, which is super important.
I use Gatsby for my blog, and I'm obsessed with it -- you can do so many cool things so easily!