How I Built a Fast, Animated Portfolio with Tailwind & GSAP

Published Sep 2025 • 5 min read

This portfolio focuses on performance and delightful motion. Here’s a quick summary of the stack and key techniques:

• Tailwind CSS via CDN for rapid styling and consistent spacing.
• GSAP for low-cost, well-controlled animations with ScrollTrigger and ScrollTo.
• Particles.js hero background with a lightweight configuration.
• Lazy loading for media, deferring scripts, and small CSS touches for perceived performance.

Animation Approach

Use GSAP timelines to stage intro animations and staggered reveals. Keep durations short and easing subtle. For scroll-triggered sections, animate when each heading enters the viewport.

Performance Wins

• Deferred third-party scripts (GSAP, Particles).
• Lazy loading iframes and images where applicable.
• Preconnect hints and a small preloader that fades out quickly.

Future work includes a dark/light theme toggle, image compression, and case study pages with deep dives.

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