DanPereda.com - AI Portfolio Website

Project Overview

DanPereda.com is a high-performance portfolio website built with modern web technologies to showcase AI expertise and consulting services. The site demonstrates advanced web development practices including performance optimization, accessibility compliance, and content management.

Key Features

Performance & Optimization

• Lighthouse 95+ Scores: Achieved near-perfect performance, accessibility, and SEO scores
• Advanced Caching: Intelligent resource preloading and critical CSS optimization
• Image Optimization: Responsive images with WebP format and lazy loading
• Bundle Optimization: Code splitting and tree shaking for minimal payload

Content Management

• MDX Integration: Rich content authoring with components and interactive elements
• Static Site Generation: Pre-rendered pages for optimal performance
• Search Functionality: Client-side search powered by Pagefind
• Dynamic Filtering: Interactive project filtering and categorization

Technical Architecture

• TypeScript: Full type safety across the application
• Astro Framework: Modern static site generator with component islands
• Tailwind CSS: Utility-first styling with dark mode support
• Netlify Deployment: Edge-optimized hosting with CI/CD pipeline

Technical Implementation

The portfolio leverages Astro’s unique architecture to deliver exceptional performance while maintaining developer experience. Key technical decisions include:

• Component Islands: Minimal JavaScript footprint with selective hydration
• Content Collections: Type-safe content management with validation
• Edge Deployment: Global CDN distribution for optimal loading times
• Progressive Enhancement: Works without JavaScript, enhanced with it

Results & Impact

• 95+ Performance Score: Consistently high Lighthouse scores across all metrics
• Accessibility Compliant: WCAG AA compliance for inclusive design
• Developer Experience: Fast development cycles with hot reloading and type safety
• SEO Optimized: Semantic markup and meta optimization for search visibility

Technologies Deep Dive

Astro Framework

Chosen for its performance-first approach and excellent developer experience. Astro’s partial hydration ensures minimal JavaScript is sent to the client while maintaining rich interactivity where needed.

Netlify Platform

Provides seamless deployment with edge functions, form handling, and analytics integration. The platform’s global CDN ensures fast loading times regardless of user location.

Content Strategy

The site architecture supports multiple content types including projects, blog posts, and case studies, all managed through version-controlled Markdown files with frontmatter validation.

This portfolio serves as both a showcase of technical capabilities and a demonstration of modern web development best practices in the AI consulting space.