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# Professional Resume Builder
**Created by David Valera Melendez** | david@valera-melendez.de | Made in Germany 🇩🇪
A modern, professional resume builder application built with Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. Designed specifically for creating impressive resumes for job applications.
## 🚀 Features
- **Professional Design**: Clean, modern interface optimized for professional use
- **Real-time Preview**: See your resume as you build it
- **Multiple Sections**: Personal info, experience, education, skills, languages, certifications, and projects
- **Responsive Design**: Works perfectly on desktop and mobile devices
- **Export Options**: Generate PDF versions of your resume (coming soon)
- **TypeScript**: Fully typed for better development experience
- **Tailwind CSS**: Modern styling with custom professional theme
## 🛠️ Tech Stack
- **Framework**: Next.js 14+ with App Router
- **Language**: TypeScript
- **Styling**: Tailwind CSS
- **UI Components**: Custom React components
- **Icons**: Emoji-based icons for better compatibility
- **Export**: HTML to PDF conversion (planned)
## 📦 Installation
1. **Prerequisites**: Node.js 18+ and npm 9+
2. **Install dependencies**:
```bash
npm install
```
3. **Run development server**:
```bash
npm run dev
```
4. **Open in browser**:
Navigate to [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000)
## 🚀 Available Scripts
- `npm run dev` - Start development server
- `npm run build` - Build for production
- `npm run start` - Start production server
- `npm run lint` - Run ESLint
- `npm run type-check` - Run TypeScript compiler check
- `npm run format` - Format code with Prettier
- `npm run format:check` - Check code formatting
## 📁 Project Structure
```
src/
├── app/ # Next.js App Router
│ ├── globals.css # Global styles
│ ├── layout.tsx # Root layout
│ └── page.tsx # Home page
├── components/ # React components
│ ├── layout/ # Layout components
│ │ └── Header.tsx # App header
│ └── resume/ # Resume-specific components
│ ├── ResumeBuilder.tsx # Main builder interface
│ ├── ResumePreview.tsx # Live preview
│ └── forms/ # Form components
│ ├── PersonalInfoForm.tsx
│ ├── ExperienceForm.tsx
│ ├── EducationForm.tsx
│ └── SkillsForm.tsx
├── types/ # TypeScript type definitions
│ └── resume.ts # Resume data types
└── utils/ # Utility functions (future)
```
## 🎨 Design System
### Colors
- **Primary**: Blue theme (#0ea5e9 variations) - Professional and trustworthy
- **Secondary**: Gray theme - Clean and readable text
- **Accent**: Purple theme - Highlights and interactive elements
- **Semantic**: Success, warning, and error colors
### Typography
- **Primary Font**: Inter (Google Fonts)
- **Responsive Sizes**: Configured for optimal readability
- **Professional Styling**: Clean, modern typography
### Components
- **Cards**: Elevated surfaces for content sections
- **Buttons**: Multiple variants (primary, secondary, outline, ghost)
- **Forms**: Consistent input styling with validation states
- **Navigation**: Clean, intuitive section navigation
## 🎯 Usage
1. **Personal Information**: Start by filling in your basic contact details and professional summary
2. **Work Experience**: Add your employment history with achievements and responsibilities
3. **Education**: Include your academic background and qualifications
4. **Skills**: Categorize your technical and soft skills with proficiency levels
5. **Preview**: Use the live preview to see how your resume looks
6. **Export**: Download your finished resume as PDF (feature in development)
## 🔧 Development Guidelines
### Code Standards
- All components use TypeScript with strict typing
- Follow the established component structure
- Use Tailwind CSS classes for styling
- Include proper error handling
- Maintain accessibility standards
### Component Development
- Use 'use client' for interactive components
- Follow PascalCase naming convention
- Include comprehensive prop interfaces
- Add meaningful comments and documentation
### Professional Quality
- Code is production-ready and employer-review friendly
- Comprehensive TypeScript coverage
- Responsive design implementation
- Clean, maintainable architecture
## 📱 Browser Support
- Chrome (recommended)
- Firefox
- Safari
- Edge
## 🚀 Deployment
The application is configured for static export and can be deployed on:
- Vercel (recommended for Next.js)
- Netlify
- GitHub Pages
- Any static hosting service
Build command: `npm run build`
Output directory: `out/`
## 👨‍💻 Author
**David Valera Melendez**
- Email: david@valera-melendez.de
- Location: Germany 🇩🇪
- Created: August 7, 2025
## 📄 License
MIT License - Feel free to use this project for your professional resume needs.
## 🤝 Contributing
This project is designed as a professional showcase. If you'd like to contribute or suggest improvements, please reach out via email.
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**Professional Resume Builder** - Helping professionals create outstanding resumes | Made in Germany 🇩🇪