Building a Modern Portfolio with SvelteKit

When I decided to rebuild my portfolio, I wanted something fast, modern, and enjoyable to work with. After trying Next.js and running into persistent styling issues, I landed on SvelteKit — and I haven't looked back.

Why SvelteKit?

Svelte compiles your components into efficient vanilla JavaScript at build time. No virtual DOM overhead, no runtime framework code shipped to the browser. The result? Blazing fast page loads and smooth interactions.

The Stack

• SvelteKit — Full-stack framework with file-based routing
• Tailwind CSS v4 — Utility-first styling with the new engine
• PocketBase — Lightweight backend for content management
• TypeScript — Type safety throughout

Key Takeaways

The developer experience with SvelteKit is unmatched. Reactivity is built into the language, transitions are first-class, and the build output is incredibly small. If you're building a content-driven site, I highly recommend giving it a try.