I deleted my entire portfolio yesterday.
Not because it was bad. 
Because it wasn’t working.
Before:
<img src="https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--EY-M6m2m--/f_auto/v1731418049/ugc/content_10849b15-7868-4ea1-8d4c-44b4b2446e45" alt="1"> 
<a href="https://chrislonz.vercel.app/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">LINK</a>
<ul>
<li>❌ fancy dark mode</li>
<li>❌ no project depth</li>
<li>❌ no CTA</li>
<li>❌ hard to understand</li>
<li>❌ confusing navigation</li>
<li>❌ “cool” grid layout</li>
</ul>
After
<img src="https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--cSZMVstE--/f_auto/v1731418122/ugc/content_ef71a341-3afc-4b70-aea7-dd1cddb9dd45" alt="2"> 
<a href="https://www.chrislonzo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">LINK</a>
<ul>
<li>✅ clean, light design</li>
<li>✅ project-centric layout</li>
<li>✅ clear project hierarchy</li>
<li>✅ professional looking</li>
<li>✅ clear value proposition</li>
</ul>
The transformation taught me: 
Your portfolio isn’t about you. 
It’s about what you can do for others.
Sometimes starting over is the best way forward.
Want both portfolio versions? Clone them here 👇🏼
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/achris-alonzo30/chrislonz.git" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">“COOL” Grid Layout Portfolio</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/achris-alonzo30/github-portfolio.git" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Minimalist Github Portfolio</a></li>
</ul>

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The Dev Craft

The author deleted their portfolio and replaced it with a minimalist version that focuses on a clean, project-centric layout, clear project hierarchy, and a professional look. The key lesson learned was that a portfolio should showcase what one can do for others rather than just personal interests. Two versions of the portfolio are available for cloning.

Minimalist Github Portolio

i really love the simplicity of it, pretty nice!

<img src="https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--hJHRFY6Y--/f_auto/v1731656723/ugc/content_d320305b-c0de-453e-8051-9b1866b5670e" alt="image">
is anyone know where to create an avatar like this

Nice quick read! New to web dev myself and I’ve been having the same issues you showed. I am curious why you chose to not to have a light/dark toggle.

Thanks a lot.
Can I take help from this one, if you agree ?