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I Built a Windows 95-Style Developer Portfolio with Next.js 15

A developer built a Windows 95-style portfolio using Next.js 15, featuring a retro boot screen, draggable windows, and a contact form. The project is deployed on Vercel and aims to stand out from typical developer portfolios.

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Most developer portfolios look the same:

I wanted something different. Something people actually remember.

So I built a portfolio that looks and feels like a classic Windows 95 desktop.

When you visit the site, you see:

When the page loads, it shows a retro boot screen before revealing the desktop. This sets the mood immediately.

Each icon (Projects, Writing, Contact) opens a window when clicked — just like real Windows 95.

Windows can be dragged around the screen using Framer Motion's drag constraints.

I added a writing section where I publish articles about Flutter, Django, and AI.

A working contact form so people can reach out directly.

👉 https://adilportfolio-tawny.vercel.app The project is built with Next.js 15 and is deployed on Vercel.

Thanks for reading! If you have any questions about the implementation, feel free to ask in the comments.

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