Pros of simplefolio

• More modern and visually appealing design
• Includes dark mode functionality
• Better mobile responsiveness

Cons of simplefolio

• Less customization options out-of-the-box
• Requires more setup and configuration
• Heavier reliance on JavaScript

Code Comparison

simplefolio:

import initScrollReveal from "./utils/scrollReveal";
import initTiltEffect from "./utils/tiltAnimation";
import { targetElements, defaultProps } from "./data/scrollRevealConfig";

initScrollReveal(targetElements, defaultProps);
initTiltEffect();

devportfolio:

$(document).ready(function() {
    $('a.smoothscroll').on('click', function(e) {
        e.preventDefault();
        var target = this.hash,
        $target = $(target);
        $('html, body').stop().animate({
            'scrollTop': $target.offset().top
        }, 800, 'swing', function() {
            window.location.hash = target;
        });
    });
});

The code comparison shows that simplefolio uses more modern JavaScript practices with imports and modular structure, while devportfolio relies on jQuery for functionality. This reflects the overall difference in approach between the two projects, with simplefolio being more contemporary but potentially more complex to set up and customize.

Pros of Portfolio

• More modern and visually appealing design with animations and interactive elements
• Built with React, offering a more dynamic and responsive user experience
• Includes additional sections like blogs and testimonials for a more comprehensive portfolio

Cons of Portfolio

• More complex setup and deployment process due to React framework
• Potentially slower load times compared to the lightweight DevPortfolio
• Requires more technical knowledge to customize and maintain

Code Comparison

DevPortfolio (HTML):

<section id="about">
  <div class="container">
    <h2 class="heading">About Me</h2>
    <p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.</p>
  </div>
</section>

Portfolio (React):

const About = () => {
  return (
    <Container fluid className="about-section">
      <Container>
        <Row style={{ justifyContent: "center", padding: "10px" }}>
          <Col md={7} style={{ justifyContent: "center", paddingTop: "30px", paddingBottom: "50px" }}>
            <h1 style={{ fontSize: "2.1em", paddingBottom: "20px" }}>
              Know Who <strong className="purple">I'M</strong>
            </h1>
            <Aboutcard />
          </Col>
          <Col md={5} style={{ paddingTop: "120px", paddingBottom: "50px" }} className="about-img">
            <img src={laptopImg} alt="about" className="img-fluid" />
          </Col>
        </Row>
      </Container>
    </Container>
  );
};

Pros of v4

• More modern and visually appealing design
• Utilizes Gatsby for improved performance and SEO
• Includes a dark mode feature

Cons of v4

• More complex setup and configuration
• Requires knowledge of React and Gatsby
• Less customizable for users without coding experience

Code Comparison

v4 (React/Gatsby):

const IndexPage = ({ data }) => (
  <Layout location={location}>
    <Hero data={data.hero.edges} />
    <About data={data.about.edges} />
    <Jobs data={data.jobs.edges} />
    <Featured data={data.featured.edges} />
    <Projects data={data.projects.edges} />
    <Contact data={data.contact.edges} />
  </Layout>
);

devportfolio (HTML/CSS/JS):

<div id="lead">
    <div id="lead-content">
        <h1>Ryan Fitzgerald</h1>
        <h2>Software Engineer</h2>
        <a href="#" class="btn-rounded-white">Download Resume</a>
    </div>
    <!-- Lead overlay -->
    <div id="lead-overlay"></div>
    <!-- Lead down -->
    <div id="lead-down">
        <span>
            <i class="fa fa-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i>
        </span>
    </div>
</div>

The code comparison shows that v4 uses a more component-based approach with React and Gatsby, while devportfolio uses traditional HTML structure with separate CSS and JavaScript files. v4's approach allows for better code organization and reusability, but requires more advanced development skills.

Pros of react-vertical-timeline

• Focused on creating vertical timelines, offering a specialized and polished solution
• Built with React, providing better integration for React-based projects
• Offers more customization options for timeline elements

Cons of react-vertical-timeline

• Limited to timeline functionality, less versatile for full portfolio creation
• Requires more setup and configuration compared to the all-in-one devportfolio
• May have a steeper learning curve for developers new to React

Code Comparison

devportfolio (HTML):

<section id="experience">
  <h2 class="heading">Experience</h2>
  <div id="experience-timeline">
    <div data-date="September 2015 – September 2016">
      <h3>Employer Name</h3>
      <h4>Job Title</h4>
      <p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.</p>
    </div>
  </div>
</section>

react-vertical-timeline (JSX):

import { VerticalTimeline, VerticalTimelineElement } from 'react-vertical-timeline-component';

<VerticalTimeline>
  <VerticalTimelineElement
    className="vertical-timeline-element--work"
    date="2011 - present"
    iconStyle={{ background: 'rgb(33, 150, 243)', color: '#fff' }}
  >
    <h3 className="vertical-timeline-element-title">Creative Director</h3>
    <h4 className="vertical-timeline-element-subtitle">Miami, FL</h4>
    <p>Creative Direction, User Experience, Visual Design, Project Management, Team Leading</p>
  </VerticalTimelineElement>
</VerticalTimeline>