README.md

Portfolio Template

This project is a full-stack portfolio template built using Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and Shadcn-ui for the frontend and Express.js for the backend. The template includes a portfolio page, login functionality, and a secure inbox to store and read messages. Messages are saved in a MongoDB database.

Features

• Portfolio Page: Includes sections like Hero, About Me, Experience, and a Contact Form.
• Login Functionality: Allows users to log in to access the inbox.
• Inbox: Securely stores and displays messages received from the contact form.
• API: Handles login, message storage, and retrieval.

Directory Structure

• api/: Contains all backend code including API routes.
• web/: Contains all frontend code.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Shadcn-ui
• Backend: Express.js, Node.js
• Database: MongoDB

Getting Started

To get started with this project:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Khalil-Bchir/nextjs-portfolio-template.git

2. Install dependencies for both frontend and backend:

   cd nextjs-portfolio-template/web
   npm install
   
   cd ../api
   npm install

3. Set up MongoDB:

   • Ensure MongoDB is installed and running locally or use a cloud-based MongoDB service. Update the MongoDB URI in your backend configuration (api/.env).

4. Start the backend and frontend servers:

   # Start backend server
   cd api
   npm run dev
   
   # Start frontend server
   cd ../web
   npm run dev

5. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to view the application.

Accessing the Inbox

To access the inbox:

1. Click on Inbox in the footer of the portfolio page.
2. You will be redirected to a login page.
3. Use the following credentials for the demo:
   • Email: [email protected]
   • Password: passer
4. After logging in, you will be able to view and manage messages received from the contact form on the portfolio main page.

Demo

Check out the live demo here.