Welcome to the open-source-portfolio GitHub repository! This project is designed to provide developers with a fully functional full-stack portfolio template featuring an admin login. With this repository, developers can easily set up their own portfolio websites, customize them to their liking, and manage their portfolio content through a user-friendly UI.

This project is aimed at developers who want to showcase their work in a professional and customizable manner. By utilizing this repository, developers can create their portfolio websites without having to start from scratch. The portfolio includes features such as:

• Admin login functionality
• User-friendly interface for managing portfolio content
• Customizable design and layout
• Full-stack capabilities

To get started with using this portfolio template, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository: Clone this repository to your local machine using the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/MeerUzairWasHere/open-source-portfolio.git

2. Install Dependencies: Navigate into the project directory and install the necessary dependencies for both the frontend and backend:

   cd open-source-portfolio
   npm install

3. Configure Environment Variables: Set up your environment variables for the backend. You can do this by creating a .env file in the root directory of the project and adding the necessary variables. Refer to the .env file for guidance.

• .env example template

DATABASE_URL=

NEXT_PUBLIC_CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME=
NEXT_PUBLIC_UPLOAD_PRESET=

NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY=
CLERK_SECRET_KEY=

NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_SIGN_IN_URL=/sign-in
NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_SIGN_UP_URL=/sign-up
NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_AFTER_SIGN_IN_URL=/
NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_AFTER_SIGN_UP_URL=/

ADMIN_USER_ID=

Before running the application, you need to set up environment variables and configure external services. Follow these steps:

1. MongoDB Configuration:

   • Go to MongoDB and create a new database.

   • Obtain the connection URL for your database and enclose it with double quotes.

   • Add the connection URL to the .env file under the DATABASE_URL variable like so:

     DATABASE_URL="mongodb+srv:https://your-db-url"
     

2. Cloudinary Configuration:

   • Sign up or login to Cloudinary.
   • Get your cloud name from Cloudinary and add it to the .env file under the NEXT_PUBLIC_CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME variable.
   • Go to Cloudinary settings and navigate to Upload presets.
   • Create a new upload preset and specify the folder name where you want to save your images (e.g., "My-portfolio").
   • Save the new preset and add its name to the .env file under the NEXT_PUBLIC_UPLOAD_PRESET variable.

3. Clerk Configuration:

   • Sign up or sign in to Clerk.

   • Create a new application with your desired name (e.g., "Portfolio").

   • Keep Google login enabled.

   • Obtain the Clerk publishable key and secret key.

   • Add the keys to the .env file under the NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY and CLERK_SECRET_KEY variables.

   • Additionally, add the following Clerk URLs to the .env file:

     NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_SIGN_IN_URL=/sign-in
     NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_SIGN_UP_URL=/sign-up
     NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_AFTER_SIGN_IN_URL=/
     NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_AFTER_SIGN_UP_URL=/
     

4. Admin User Configuration:

   • run npm run dev and login with an account that you want to designate as the admin.
   • And then go back to Clerk settings and navigate to the Users section.
   • Copy the user ID of the admin account.
   • Add the user ID to the .env file under the ADMIN_USER_ID variable.
   • Then only first time navigate through searchbar to /admin-dashboard/manage-admin/ as you don't have a admin added yet.

5. Change title,description,favicon: To set up the title, description, and favicon/logo:

6. Open site.config.ts.

7. Update the name field with your name followed by " - Portfolio" for the title.

8. Adjust the description field with your description.

9. Specify the path to your logo image in the logo object's url and href properties.

10. Ensure your favicon or logo image is placed in the public folder.

These changes will reflect the title, description, and logo/favicon of your portfolio website.

6. Final Steps:
   • Save all changes to the .env file.
   • Run the application again using npm run dev.

If you encounter any issues during setup or have any questions, feel free to reach out for assistance.

4. Run the Application: Once the dependencies are installed and the environment variables are configured, you can run the application. Run the following command from the root directory:

   npm run dev

5. Access the Application: Once the application is running, you can access it in your web browser at http:https://localhost:3000.

   Note: Parallax Effect on Homepage enables after adding atleast 15 projects to your portfolio

To deploy your portfolio project on Vercel using the Vercel, follow these steps:

1. Sign in to Vercel: Visit the Vercel website and sign in to your Vercel account.

2. Import Project: Once signed in, you'll land on your dashboard. Click on the "Import Project" button.

3. Choose Git Repository: Select the Git repository hosting your portfolio project (e.g., GitHub).

4. Authorize Access: If prompted, authorize Vercel to access your Git repository.

5. Configure Project Settings:

   • Choose the repository where your project is hosted.
   • Make sure to set up the environment variables as specified in your project's README.md file.
   • Click "Continue" to proceed.

6. Deploy: After configuring the settings, click on the "Deploy" button to start the deployment process.

7. Monitor Deployment: Vercel will begin deploying your project. You can monitor the deployment progress on the Vercel dashboard.

8. Access Your Deployed Site: Once the deployment is complete, Vercel will provide you with a unique URL where your site is hosted. You can access your deployed portfolio website using this URL.

That's it! Your portfolio project is now deployed on Vercel using the Vercel. You can continue to manage your project and monitor deployments from your Vercel dashboard.

After setting up the application, you can start customizing your portfolio. Here are some key points to keep in mind:

• Admin Login: Access the admin dashboard and logging in with your credentials.
• Manage Portfolio Content: Use the admin dashboard to add, edit, or remove portfolio items such as projects, techstack, certification, admin info or any other content you want to showcase.
• Customize Design: Modify the frontend components and styles to customize the look and feel of your portfolio.
• Extend Functionality: Feel free to extend the functionality of the portfolio by adding new features or integrating with external services.

Contributions to this open-source project are welcome! If you have any ideas for improvements, bug fixes, or new features, please submit a pull request or open an issue on GitHub.

Thank you for using the open-source-portfolio repository! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Happy coding!