As a developer, I've always believed in giving back to the community that has taught me so much. Today, I'm excited to share my latest project: a modern, responsive resume portfolio template that's completely free for anyone to use.
The Vision
I wanted to create something that solved a real problem I've seen countless times in developer communities. New developers often struggle with creating a professional-looking portfolio, spending more time wrestling with design decisions than showcasing their actual skills. Meanwhile, experienced developers need quick, professional templates for side projects or career transitions. The goal was simple: create a beautiful, functional resume template that anyone could customize in minutes, not hours.
Why Vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript?
In an era where every project seems to require a build process, dependencies, and complex tooling, I made a deliberate choice to go back to basics. Here's why:
Universal Compatibility
No matter what framework you prefer ā React, Vue, Angular, or plain HTML ā this template works everywhere. You can drop it into any project or hosting environment without worrying about compatibility issues.
Zero Dependencies
No npm installs, no build processes, no version conflicts. Just download, customize, and deploy. This means the template will work exactly the same way five years from now as it does today.
Learning Opportunity
For newer developers, this template serves as a great learning resource. You can see how modern CSS features like custom properties, flexbox, and grid work together without the abstraction of a framework.
Performance
Without any external dependencies or build tools, the template loads incredibly fast. The entire site is just one HTML file with embedded CSS and JavaScript.
Technical Highlights
CSS Custom Properties for Theming
The star of the show is the elegant theme switching system. Instead of duplicating styles or using complex JavaScript, I used CSS custom properties (variables) to create a seamless light/dark mode toggle:
css:root {
--bg-primary: #ffffff;
--bg-primary: #ffffff;
--text-primary: #1a202c;
--accent-color: #3b82f6;
}
[data-theme="dark"] {
--bg-primary: #0f172a;
--text-primary: #f1f5f9;
--accent-color: #60a5fa;
}
When you click the theme toggle, JavaScript simply adds or removes a data-theme attribute, and CSS handles the rest. The result is smooth, instant theming with persistent storage.
What's Included
The template comes with everything you need to create a professional portfolio:
Header Section: Avatar, name, title, location, and contact links
About Me: Personal introduction and summary
Experience Timeline: Work history with descriptions and dates
Projects Showcase: Portfolio projects with live demo links
Skills Grid: Technical skills with emoji icons
Education Section: Academic background
Responsive Navigation: Smooth scrolling and mobile-friendly design
Getting Started
Using the template is incredibly simple:
Download: Grab the files from the repository Customize: Replace the sample content with your own information Deploy: Upload to any web hosting service Enjoy: Your professional portfolio is live!
Available Now
The template is available on my GitHub repository under the MIT License, which means you can use it for personal or commercial projects, modify it however you want, and even distribute your own versions. ā Download the Template
Happy coding! š