The Lazy Programmer's Guide to Maintaining a Personal Website

Developers often want to showcase their skills by building their own personal websites from scratch. To make this process easier, here are 10 steps to build and maintain a personal website with minimal effort:

1. Set up a repository on a development platform like GitHub or GitLab, including a license and README.
2. Choose a JavaScript framework like React, Vue, or Svelte to build your website.
3. Consider including a UI component library like Material UI or Bootstrap to enhance your project.
4. Build a simple version of your website using components from the UI library, focusing on getting something live quickly.
5. Add interactive elements such as animations or user interactions to make your website more engaging.
6. Deploy your website using platforms like Netlify, Vercel, or GitHub Pages.
7. Set up Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) using tools like GitHub Actions or GitLab CI/CD to automate checks and deployments.
8. Use Dependabot to keep your dependencies up-to-date by adding a dependabot.yml file.
9. Check for accessibility issues using tools like Lighthouse and make necessary improvements.
10. Set up a cron job or automated tests to regularly check the availability of your website.