Film director's portfolio website interface showing creative projects
Director Portfolio

Jasmijn Schrofer Portfolio Documentation

A comprehensive technical guide to the React-based portfolio website showcasing the acclaimed film director's creative work through modern web development practices.

Project Highlights

Framework React + TypeScript
Styling Tailwind CSS
Build Tool Vite
Status Live

Live Demonstration

Experience the portfolio in action with our production deployment hosted on Vercel. The live demo showcases all features and functionalities in a real-world environment.

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Jasmijn Schrofer portfolio website homepage interface

Technologies Used

A modern tech stack carefully selected for performance, scalability, and developer experience

Frontend Framework

Built with React and TypeScript for type-safe, component-based development with excellent tooling support. [105] [107]

React 18 TypeScript Functional Components

Styling & UI

Tailwind CSS for utility-first styling with PostCSS processing and custom theming capabilities. [111] [109]

Tailwind CSS PostCSS Custom Themes

Build & Development

Vite for lightning-fast development server and optimized production builds with modern tooling. [112] [69]

Vite ESLint Prettier

Asset Management

Cloudinary integration for optimized image delivery with automatic transformations and CDN caching. [110]

Cloudinary Image Optimization CDN Delivery

Hosting & Deployment

Vercel platform for seamless deployment with automatic SSL, global CDN, and serverless functions. [104]

Vercel Serverless Global CDN

Additional Tools

Comprehensive development environment with modern tooling for optimal developer experience.

Git Version Control npm Package Manager Modern ES Modules

Project Structure

Organized codebase following modern React application architecture patterns

Directory Hierarchy

jasmijn-schrofer-frontend/
                ├── public/ # Static assets
                │ ├── index.html # Main HTML entry
                │ ├── favicon.ico # Site icon
                │ └── assets/ # Static resources
                ├── src/ # Source code
                │ ├── components/ # Reusable UI components
                │ ├── pages/ # Page components
                │ ├── hooks/ # Custom React hooks
                │ ├── lib/ # Utility functions
                │ ├── types/ # TypeScript definitions
                │ ├── App.tsx # Main application
                │ └── main.tsx # Entry point
                ├── .vscode/ # Editor settings
                ├── node_modules/ # Dependencies
                ├── package.json # Project metadata
                ├── tsconfig.json # TypeScript config
                ├── tailwind.config.ts # Tailwind config
                ├── vite.config.ts # Vite config
                └── README.md # Documentation

Components

Reusable UI components following atomic design principles. Each component is self-contained with proper TypeScript typing and documentation.

Examples: Navigation, Film Cards, Contact Forms

Pages

Page-level components that define the main sections of the website. Each page handles its own data fetching and state management.

Examples: Home, About, Portfolio, Contact

Custom Hooks

Shared logic encapsulated in reusable hooks. Includes mobile detection, toast notifications, and scroll behavior utilities.

Examples: useMobile, useToast, useOnScreen

Utility Library

Shared utility functions and helper methods. Includes API clients, formatting functions, and validation utilities.

Examples: API Client, Form Validation, Date Formatting

Type Definitions

Comprehensive TypeScript interfaces and types. Ensures type safety across the entire application with proper documentation.

Examples: Film, Project, ContactForm interfaces

Static Assets

Public directory for static files that don't require processing. Includes favicon, fonts, and other direct assets.

Examples: Favicon, Font Files, Static Images

Getting Started

Quick setup guide to get the development environment running in minutes

Prerequisites

Node.js & npm

JavaScript runtime and package manager for dependency management

Code Editor

VS Code or any modern IDE with TypeScript support

Git

Version control system for cloning and contributing

Installation Process

1. Clone Repository

git clone git@github.com:dev-gaitano/jasmijn-schrofer-frontend.git cd jasmijn-schrofer-frontend

2. Install Dependencies

npm i --legacy-peer-deps

The --legacy-peer-deps flag ensures compatibility with all peer dependencies

3. Start Development Server

npm run dev

Application will be available at http://localhost:5173

Development Commands

Development

npm run dev

Starts Vite development server with HMR

Production Build

npm run build

Creates optimized production bundle

Linting

npm run lint

Runs ESLint for code quality checks

Formatting

npm run format

Applies Prettier formatting to code

Contributing

Open-source project welcoming community contributions, bug reports, and feature suggestions

How to Contribute

1

Explore the Codebase

Familiarize yourself with the project structure, technologies, and coding standards

2

Open an Issue

Report bugs or suggest new features through GitHub issues with detailed descriptions

3

Create a Fork

Fork the repository and create a new branch for your changes

4

Submit Pull Request

Create a well-documented PR with clear description of changes and testing details

Development Roadmap

UI/UX Improvements

Enhanced animations, better mobile experience, and refined visual hierarchy

Database Integration

Content management system with dynamic data fetching and caching

Admin Panel

Content management interface for easy updates and media management

SEO Optimization

Improved search engine visibility with structured data and performance enhancements

Analytics Integration

Visitor tracking and performance monitoring for data-driven improvements

Why Contribute?

Community

Join a growing community of developers and creative professionals

Skills

Enhance your portfolio with modern web development experience

Networking

Connect with industry professionals and potential collaborators

License

Open-source licensing terms for the project

MIT License

Permissive open-source license

The Jasmijn Schrofer portfolio website is distributed under the MIT License, a permissive open-source license that allows for the free use, modification, and distribution of the software for any purpose, including commercial use. [60]

Key Permissions:

  • Commercial use
  • Modification and distribution
  • Private use
  • Sublicensing

Conditions:

  • Include original copyright notice
  • Include license copy in all distributions
  • No warranty or liability

By using or contributing to this project, you agree to the terms of the MIT License.

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Contact

Get in touch with the developer for questions, collaborations, or project inquiries

Developer Information

Eugene Gaitano

Full-Stack Developer & Project Maintainer

Project Links

GitHub Repository

Source code and documentation

Live Demo

Production deployment on Vercel

Response Time

The developer typically responds to inquiries within 24-48 hours. For urgent matters, please mention it in your email subject.

Collaboration Opportunities

Code Contributions

Open to pull requests for bug fixes, features, and improvements

Design Collaboration

UI/UX designers welcome for design system improvements

Testing & QA

Help identify bugs and improve overall quality