I finally updated and deployed my portfolio! It’s built using Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Shadcn UI and Framer Motion and deployed on Vercel, featuring frontend projects I’ve created over time. I used tools like bolt.new, Cursor, Windsurf, Lovable.dev and Leonardo AI. Also integrated components from 21st.dev to speed things up. I even added a blog section using Sanity.io to start sharing learnings and content soon. This was a fun challenge, from building and optimizing for Lighthouse to just getting back into a creative flow. Would love your feedback! 👉 https://mahum-samar.vercel.app/ Would love to connect with you guys on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Hey everyone! 👋 Just finished my first hackathon with bolt.new and wanted to share some real insights about fullstack development with AI coding tools. What I Built Portfolio Builder - A SaaS that helps developers, designers, freelancers, and creatives create professional portfolios in minutes. Tech Stack: - Next.js + TypeScript - Supabase (backend) - Tailwind CSS + Shadcn UI - Deployed on Netlify The Honest Truth About AI-Assisted Development The Good: - Bolt.new's AI coding acceleration is legit - what used to take days happened in hours - The free tokens removed the "cost anxiety" of experimenting - AI handles boilerplate and repetitive tasks incredibly well - You can focus on the actual problem-solving and user experience What I Learned: 1. AI amplifies your existing skills - it doesn't replace knowing fundamentals 2. Decision fatigue is real - having complete creative control is both liberating and overwhelming 3. Procrastination happens even with great tools - I registered early but didn't start for 3 weeks 😅 4. The "just see what happens" mindset works - sometimes you need to jump in without overthinking Key Takeaways for Fellow Devs For experienced developers: - AI coding tools don't make you lazy - they make you more strategic - You still need to architect, debug, and make critical decisions - The speed boost lets you iterate and experiment more freely For anyone on the fence about hackathons: - Just do it. Seriously. - You'll learn something about yourself and your development process - The time constraint forces you to cut through perfectionism The Reality Check Even with AI assistance, building a complete SaaS still requires: - Understanding your users and their problems - Making smart architectural decisions - Debugging when things inevitably break - Having a clear MVP vision The AI handles the "how" much better, but you still own the "what" and "why."

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