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The Journey of Building a Developer Blog

From Idea to Launch — Lessons Learned

Starting a blog as a developer isn't just about writing code — it's about sharing what you've learned,Link component building in public, and improving your communication. In this post, I'll walk you through how I built this blog from scratch, what tools I used, and what I learned along the way.

🔧 Tech Stack Used

1. Next.js 14 (App Router)
2. Tailwind CSS for styling
3. MDX and Custom Components
4. Vercel for deployment

Using custom components allowed me to have complete control over how content renders — from images and videos to lists and typography.

📋 Key Milestones

1. Setting up the project structure
2. Creating reusable UI components
3. Integrating Markdown/MDX rendering
4. Deploying to Vercel

One of the biggest lessons I learned was how powerful it is to keep things simple at the start. Instead of overengineering, I focused on shipping the MVP — and then iterating. Done is better than perfect.

🖼️ Custom Components in Action

Here’s a sample image rendered using the custom <Image /> component. It supports full optimization and responsive loading.

I plan to continue improving the blog with features like dark mode, search, and tags. If you're reading this and want to build your own — go for it! The best way to learn is by doing.

Thanks for reading ✨

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