I had the privilege of developing the website for my little sister's wedding, a task that allowed me to put my web development expertise into practice while helping to make this special day even more memorable. This ambitious project was an opportunity to use a range of cutting-edge technologies such as Next.js, TailwindCSS, TailwindUI, HeadlessUI, and many others, including Midjourney for the illustrations, delivering an unparalleled user experience.
Initial design and planning
The first stage of this project was the design of mock-ups with Figma, allowing us to visualize the general appearance of the site and its functionalities. This planning phase was crucial to align the project vision with my sister's expectations, and to ensure that the site reflected the mood and theme of the wedding. Design elements were refined using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Adobe Firefly, enriching the site with a personalized and engaging visual aesthetic.
Development using modern technologies
The site was developed using Next.js for the front-end framework, benefiting from its SSR (Server-Side Rendering) architecture for optimal performance. TailwindCSS and TailwindUI facilitated the implementation of an elegant, responsive design, while HeadlessUI made it possible to integrate accessible UI components without compromising custom design.
Overall site status was efficiently managed with Zustand, simplifying status management without the complexity of more traditional solutions. For notifications, Toastify was used to deliver an interactive and engaging user experience, and Framer Motion added fluid animations, making site navigation more dynamic and enjoyable.
Deployment and CI/CD
The site was deployed on a Contabo server using Docker, creating an isolated and secure environment for the application. Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD) was implemented via GitHub Actions, automating the testing and deployment process to ensure a smooth, error-free go-live.
Optimization and accessibility
Particular attention was paid to optimizing the site, using practices such as lazy loading of images and minification of CSS and JavaScript files, ensuring fast loading times and an optimal user experience on all devices.
Accessibility was also a priority, ensuring that the site was usable and accessible to all guests, regardless of their abilities.
Conclusion
Developing the website for my little sister's wedding was a rewarding project, allowing me to combine my passion for web development with the opportunity to contribute to a memorable family event. Through the use of modern technologies and a focus on user experience, the site succeeded in providing all the essential information about the wedding while offering an engaging and accessible platform for guests.
This project not only demonstrated my ability to use a variety of cutting-edge web development technologies but also underlined my commitment to creating customized solutions that meet users' specific needs, thus affirming my position as a creative and talented developer. I hope this glimpse of my work will inspire and encourage readers to explore the endless possibilities of web development for their own projects or events.
