Portfolio Platform Architecture
Professional consultancy platform built with Next.js 14, automated CI/CD workflows, and enterprise-grade AWS deployment architecture demonstrating modern web development and infrastructure capabilities.
TECHNOLOGY STACK
Project Overview
Strategic Purpose
Design and implement a professional consultancy platform that demonstrates technical capabilities while serving as a business development tool. The platform needed to showcase both documentation expertise and full-stack development skills.
Technical Requirements
- • Modern React framework with server-side rendering
- • Professional design system with dark theme
- • Automated deployment and content delivery
- • Global performance optimization
- • Version control integration and workflow automation
Platform Metrics
Architecture & Technology Decisions
Framework Selection
Next.js 14 with App Router
Modern React framework providing server-side rendering, static generation, and optimal performance characteristics.
TypeScript Integration
Strict typing for component interfaces, API interactions, and development workflow reliability.
Tailwind CSS System
Professional design system with custom neutral palette and responsive component architecture.
Next.js Configuration
JavaScript/** @type {import('next').NextConfig} */
const nextConfig = {
output: 'export',
trailingSlash: true,
images: {
unoptimized: true
},
assetPrefix: process.env.NODE_ENV === 'production'
? 'https://clever-technical-writing.com'
: '',
// Enable static optimization
experimental: {
optimizeCss: true,
optimizePackageImports: ['tailwindcss']
},
// Build optimization
compiler: {
removeConsole: process.env.NODE_ENV === 'production'
}
};
export default nextConfig;AWS Infrastructure Implementation
The platform utilizes a comprehensive AWS architecture for global content delivery, security, and performance optimization. Every component is configured for enterprise-grade reliability and scalability.
GitHub Actions Deployment Workflow
YAMLname: Deploy to AWS S3 and CloudFront
on:
push:
branches: [ main ]
workflow_dispatch:
jobs:
deploy:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- name: Checkout repository
uses: actions/checkout@v4
- name: Setup Node.js
uses: actions/setup-node@v4
with:
node-version: '18'
cache: 'npm'
- name: Install dependencies
run: npm ci
- name: Build application
run: npm run build
- name: Configure AWS credentials
uses: aws-actions/configure-aws-credentials@v4
with:
aws-access-key-id: ${{ secrets.AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID }}
aws-secret-access-key: ${{ secrets.AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY }}
aws-region: eu-west-2
- name: Sync to S3
run: |
aws s3 sync ./out s3://clever-technical-writing.com \
--delete \
--cache-control "public, max-age=31536000, immutable" \
--exclude "*.html" \
--exclude "*.json"
aws s3 sync ./out s3://clever-technical-writing.com \
--delete \
--cache-control "public, max-age=0, must-revalidate" \
--include "*.html" \
--include "*.json"
- name: Invalidate CloudFront
run: |
aws cloudfront create-invalidation \
--distribution-id ${{ secrets.CLOUDFRONT_DISTRIBUTION_ID }} \
--paths "/*"Content Strategy & Component Architecture
Design System Principles
- • Neutral Professional Palette: Executive-level aesthetics
- • Modular Components: Reusable UI elements across pages
- • Responsive Design: Mobile-first with desktop optimization
- • Performance Focus: Optimized loading and interaction
- • Accessibility Compliance: WCAG standards implementation
- • SEO Optimization: Meta tags and structured data
Component Examples
ProjectHeader
Standardized project introduction with tech stack, status, and GitHub integration.
OutcomeCarousel
Interactive expertise showcase with responsive navigation and outcome metrics.
EmbeddedPreview
Secure iframe integration for live system demonstrations within project pages.
Performance & Security Implementation
The platform implements enterprise-grade performance optimization and security measures, demonstrating production-ready development practices and AWS best practices.
CloudFront CDN
- • Global edge location distribution
- • Intelligent cache control headers
- • Automatic HTTPS enforcement
- • Custom error page handling
S3 Configuration
- • Static website hosting optimization
- • Bucket policy security controls
- • Versioning and lifecycle management
- • Cross-origin resource sharing (CORS)
Route 53 DNS
- • Custom domain configuration
- • Health checks and monitoring
- • SSL certificate management
- • Global DNS optimization
Business & Technical Outcomes
This platform serves dual purposes: demonstrating technical capabilities to potential clients while providing a scalable foundation for business development and content management. The architecture decisions reflect enterprise development practices.
Key Achievements
Technical Demonstration
Showcases modern web development, AWS infrastructure, and CI/CD automation capabilities to potential clients.
Professional Positioning
Positions expertise beyond documentation into full-stack development and cloud architecture.
Scalable Foundation
Provides extensible platform for content expansion, case studies, and business growth.
Cost Optimization
Efficient AWS resource utilization with S3 storage and CloudFront caching minimizing operational costs.