Introduction

When I started building my portfolio, I realized that standard HTML & CSS weren't enough. I needed something fast, scalable, and SEO-friendly. That's when I found Next.js.

Why Next.js 14?

Next.js isn't just a React framework; it's a complete toolkit for the modern web. Here are the key reasons why I chose it:

1. Server Actions: Direct database mutations without API routes.
2. Performance: Automatic image optimization.
3. SEO: Server-side rendering makes Google love your site.

The Power of Tailwind CSS

Combined with Tailwind, the development speed is insane. Here is a snippet of how I styled my hero section:

// Example Code Block
export default function Hero() {
  return (
    <div className="bg-blue-900 text-white p-10">
      <h1 className="text-5xl font-bold">Hello World</h1>
    </div>
  )
}