Damien Babin Portfolio

This project is a personal portfolio website built using Jekyll and hosted on GitHub Pages. It showcases my skills, projects, and professional experience as a junior DevOps engineer transitioning from a military background.

Key Features

1. Static Site Generation: Utilizes Jekyll for efficient static site generation.
2. Custom Theme: Implements the Just the Docs theme with a dark color scheme for improved readability.
3. Responsive Design: Ensures optimal viewing across various devices.
4. Navigation: Custom navigation structure using _data/nav.yml for easy management.
5. Content Organization: Structured content including About Me, Projects, Resume, and Contact pages.
6. GitHub Integration: Direct link to view the project on GitHub.
7. Search Functionality: Implemented site-wide search for easy content discovery.

Technical Implementation

• Version Control: Git, hosted on GitHub
• CI/CD: Automated deployment using GitHub Actions
• Docker Support: Includes a docker-compose.yml for consistent development environments
• Custom Styling: SCSS for additional styling customizations
• Configuration: Extensive use of Jekyll’s _config.yml for site settings

Development Practices

• Modular code structure with separate files for different components
• Use of Jekyll’s templating system for consistent layouts
• Implementation of SEO best practices through metadata and proper HTML structure
• Error handling with a custom 404 page

This project demonstrates proficiency in static site generation, version control, CI/CD practices, and front-end web development, showcasing both technical skills and the ability to present professional information effectively.