feat: initialize portfolio with custom layout, project showcase, and updated documentation

Author: Valent-p

README.md

@@ -1,39 +1,49 @@
 # Valentino Phiri - Portfolio
 
-This is a portfolio website for Valentino Phiri the programmer.
-It includes my projects, skills, and contact information.
+Professional portfolio of **Valentino Phiri**, a Software Developer and Game Programmer based in Malawi. Founder of [Veigatec](https://veigatec.com).
+
+## Overview
+
+This is a modern, responsive portfolio website built with:
+
+- **Framework**: Next.js 15+ (App Router)
+- **Styling**: Tailwind CSS v4
+- **Language**: TypeScript
+- **Deployment**: GitHub Pages (via `next export`)
+
+## Features
+
+- **Dynamic Hero Section**: Highlighting key skills and personality.
+- **Projects Showcase**: Visual representation of past work.
+- **Responsive Design**: Optimized for mobile and desktop.
+- **Glassmorphism UI**: Modern aesthetic with gradients and blur effects.
 
 ## Getting Started
 
-First, run the development server:
+First, install dependencies:
 
 ```bash
-npm run dev
-# or
-yarn dev
-# or
-pnpm dev
-# or
-bun dev
+npm install
 ```
 
-Open [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) with your browser to see the result.
-
-You can start editing the page by modifying `app/page.tsx`. The page auto-updates as you edit the file.
+Then, run the development server:
 
-This project uses [`next/font`](https://nextjs.org/docs/app/building-your-application/optimizing/fonts) to automatically optimize and load [Geist](https://vercel.com/font), a new font family for Vercel.
+```bash
+npm run dev
+```
 
-## Learn More
+Open [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) with your browser to see the result.
 
-To learn more about Next.js, take a look at the following resources:
+## Build and Export
 
-- [Next.js Documentation](https://nextjs.org/docs) - learn about Next.js features and API.
-- [Learn Next.js](https://nextjs.org/learn) - an interactive Next.js tutorial.
+This project is configured for static export:
 
-You can check out [the Next.js GitHub repository](https://github.com/vercel/next.js) - your feedback and contributions are welcome!
+```bash
+npm run build
+```
 
-## Deploy on Vercel
+The output will be in the `out` directory.
 
-The easiest way to deploy your Next.js app is to use the [Vercel Platform](https://vercel.com/new?utm_medium=default-template&filter=next.js&utm_source=create-next-app&utm_campaign=create-next-app-readme) from the creators of Next.js.
+## License
 
-Check out our [Next.js deployment documentation](https://nextjs.org/docs/app/building-your-application/deploying) for more details.
+MIT License - Valentino Phiri

package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "valent-p.github.io",
-  "version": "0.1.0",
+  "version": "1.0.0",
+  "description": "Professional portfolio of Valentino Phiri, a Software Developer and Game Programmer.",
   "private": true,
   "scripts": {
     "dev": "next dev",

src/app/favicon.ico

@@ -25,6 +25,10 @@ export const metadata: Metadata = {
     "Veigatec",
   ],
   authors: [{ name: "Valentino Phiri" }],
+  icons: {
+    icon: "/icon.jpg",
+    apple: "/icon.jpg",
+  },
   openGraph: {
     title: "Valentino Phiri | Software Developer & Game Programmer",
     description:

src/app/icon.jpg

@@ -4,9 +4,10 @@ const projects = [
   {
     title: "Love-as-a-Service (LaaS)",
     description:
-      "A high-performance REST API for emotional support. Inspired by 'no-as-a-service', this project provides randomized affirmations and developer-friendly affection. Built with a focus on speed and security, utilizing Edge Runtime for global resilience.",
+      "A high-performance REST API for affirmations. Launched as a counter-culture project to 'no-as-a-service', it went viral on LinkedIn with 13,000+ impressions in its first week. Built with Next.js Edge Runtime for global scalability and DDoS resilience.",
     tags: ["Next.js", "Tailwind CSS", "Framer Motion", "Edge Runtime", "API"],
-    devlog: "#",
+    devlog:
+      "https://www.linkedin.com/posts/valentino-phiri-74263237b_nextjs-vercel-webdevelopment-share-7441276665172750336-kopq?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAF3jPKIBXhL9i5pYIWTxED230Q9L7tCOgz0",
     source: "https://github.com/Valent-p/love-as-a-service",
     tryit: "https://love-as-a-service.vercel.app/",
     image: "/images/laas-v1.0-screenshot.png",