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This is a portfolio based on Discord's app design, which I was motivated to make after seeing a few other projects designed around other desktop apps. I thought it would be a fun challenge to take something I use regularly and recreate it.

Part of 100 Days of Code

I'm currently challenging myself to code for at least an hour a day for a minimum of 100 days. This project is day two of the challenge. You can see some of my other projects in the "Other Projects" part of this pen.

Project Breakdown

I gave myself 3 hours to build this, and found it easy to make something that resembles the original product. However, there are still some things I'd like to include if I revisit this at a later date such as:

  • Member list: I didn't really know what I could use this for in terms of a portfolio context, but if I think of a use, I'd definitely like to implement this.
  • Mobile layout: Since the mobile layout is so different to the desktop, this would have been a whole other project. Also involving more complex JavaScript.
  • Images: I'd have liked to include some appropriate graphics to make the design a little more interesting, but my main reason for doing this is to improve my code skills rather than image sourcing. If I come across some graphics that would fit well, I'll likely add these at a later date.
  • Buttons: It would have been quick to add styled buttons, but this is another thing where I wasn't sure where to use them.

I was also limited by certain things such as only using web fonts, and using FontAwesome instead of custom icons, but I did my best to get as close to the look as I could.

About

Hey, my name is Danielle and I made this page. The purpose is for it to look like a portfolio, so I'll tell you a little about myself in this section.

I'm a web developer who is passionate about creating beautiful web apps.

My background is a mixture of formal education and self teaching. I hold a HND in Computer Science, but have learned most of my skills from just setting projects and doing new things.

I've used a wide range of different languages and frameworks, but I'm currently loving working with HTML, CSS/SCSS, and JavaScript/React on the front end, as well as Python/Django and node.js for the back end.

I also love learning new things, so I'm always happy for opportunities to try to use something I haven't before, or even to revisit something I haven't used in a while.

Outside of coding, I enjoy hanging out with my dogs, crafts, and playing video games.

Other Projects

TravelList

Landing page concept for an imaginary travel company

Random Acts of Kindness

Generate ideas of kind things you can do for others

Web Dashboard

Basic dashboard, with some functionality. I have dreams of adding more along the line

Next Project Here

I'm working on new things every day, this discord clone project is only my second so far.

Contact

If you want to talk to me, that's great!

Email me at hi@daniellenall.com if you want to talk about something, or even just to say hi