Brandon Wu

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  • Overview
  • Technical Features
  • Takeaways

    • Seacology Website Development

    Next.js and Vercel Implementation

    Next.js | Vercel

    Link: GitHub Repository

    Overview

    Introduction

    Collaborated with Seacology, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving island habitats and cultures worldwide, to develop a modern, responsive website. The project aimed to enhance Seacology's online presence, providing an intuitive platform to showcase their initiatives and engage with supporters.

    Solution

    Utilized Next.js for its robust React-based framework capabilities, enabling server-side rendering and static site generation. Deployed the application on Vercel for seamless integration and optimized performance, ensuring a scalable and efficient web solution for Seacology.

    Technical Features

    Responsive Design

    Implemented a responsive design to ensure optimal user experience across various devices, enhancing accessibility and engagement.

    Responsive Design

    Server-Side Rendering (SSR)

    Leveraged Next.js's SSR capabilities to improve page load times and SEO performance, providing dynamic content rendering on the server.

    Server-Side Rendering

    Vercel Deployment

    Deployed the application on Vercel, benefiting from its seamless integration with Next.js, automatic scaling, and global CDN for optimized delivery.

    Vercel Deployment

    Takeaways...

    This project provided valuable insights into modern web development practices and collaboration with nonprofit organizations. Key learnings include:

  • Effective use of Next.js: Harnessing the power of SSR and SSG to build performant and SEO-friendly web applications.
  • Deployment with Vercel: Understanding the benefits of deploying applications on Vercel for seamless integration and scalability.
  • Responsive design principles: Implementing designs that adapt to various devices to enhance user experience.
  • Collaboration with nonprofits: Gaining experience in developing solutions that align with the mission and goals of nonprofit organizations.

    • Overall, this experience enriched my skills in full-stack development and provided a deeper understanding of creating impactful digital solutions for mission-driven organizations.