High-Performance Portfolio Landing Page — Where engineering excellence meets conversion-focused design. Not another template. A machine built to perform.
| Metric | Value | Industry Avg | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 97/100 | ~70 | +39% |
| Load Time | < 1s | 3-5s | 5x faster |
| Bundle Size | ~56KB CSS | 200KB+ | 72% smaller |
| Accessibility | 100/100 | ~80 | +25% |
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DominDev Momentum isn't just another portfolio website cobbled together from templates. It's an engineering showcase that demonstrates what happens when obsessive attention to performance meets thoughtful design. Every byte is justified. Every millisecond matters.
This project exists to prove a point: you don't need bloated frameworks to build fast, beautiful, accessible websites. You need engineering discipline.
| Feature | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 🎨 Matrix Canvas Animation | Custom canvas-based falling character effect with auto-pause via Intersection Observer | ✨ Unique visual identity |
| 📱 Adaptive Image Loading | Network-aware system (2G/3G/4G detection) adjusting quality dynamically | ⚡ Optimal UX on any connection |
| ⚡ ES Modules Architecture | modulepreload hints reducing critical path by 192ms |
🚀 Sub-second interactivity |
| 🤖 On-Demand Chatbot | Lazy-loaded AI module (~200KB saved from initial payload) | 📈 Faster first paint |
| 🔤 Self-Hosted Typography | Outfit + Space Grotesk with font-display swap | 🛡️ Zero CDN dependencies |
| ♿ WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance | Keyboard nav, focus management, 4.5:1 contrast | ✅ Accessible to everyone |
| 🖼️ Multi-Format Images | AVIF → WebP → JPEG fallback chain with responsive srcset | 📦 50%+ smaller images |
| 🔍 Schema.org Structured Data | Rich JSON-LD @graph for enhanced SERP visibility | 🏆 Better search presence |
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| Category | This Project | Typical Alternative | Why Better? |
|---|---|---|---|
| JavaScript | Vanilla JS (0 KB overhead) | React + deps (140 KB) | 140 KB smaller, instant TTI |
| CSS | Custom Grid/Flexbox (56 KB) | Bootstrap (180 KB) | 70% smaller, no unused code |
| Images | AVIF/WebP pipeline | PNG/JPG only | 50%+ file size reduction |
| Fonts | Self-hosted WOFF2 | Google Fonts CDN | No external requests, GDPR-safe |
| Build | Simple npm scripts | Complex webpack config | Easy to understand and maintain |
Philosophy: Every byte counts. Every millisecond matters. Every user deserves fast.
This project prioritizes performance and simplicity over trendy frameworks:
- Vanilla JS — Zero framework overhead, direct browser APIs, future-proof
- CSS Grid/Flexbox — Modern layouts without library bloat
- Static HTML — Instant TTI, perfect SEO, no hydration delays
- Custom Build Scripts — Full control, no black-box bundlers
| Category | Score | Industry Avg | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 97/100 | ~70 | Excellent |
| Accessibility | 100/100 | ~80 | Perfect |
| Best Practices | 100/100 | ~85 | Perfect |
| SEO | 100/100 | ~75 | Perfect |
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Metric │ This Project │ Target │ Industry Avg │
├──────────┼────────────────┼────────────┼────────────────┤
│ FCP │ ~0.6s │ < 1.8s │ 2.5s │
│ LCP │ ~1.2s │ < 2.5s │ 4.0s │
│ CLS │ ~0.03 │ < 0.1 │ 0.25 │
│ TTI │ ~1.9s │ < 3.8s │ 5.3s │
│ TBT │ ~50ms │ < 300ms │ 420ms │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Result: This project is 3-5x faster than industry average.
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| Principle | Status | Implementation |
|---|---|---|
| Perceivable | Pass | 4.5:1+ contrast, alt text, semantic markup |
| Operable | Pass | Full keyboard nav, focus management, skip links |
| Understandable | Pass | Clear language, consistent navigation |
| Robust | Pass | Valid HTML5, ARIA landmarks, screen reader tested |
- Color Contrast — All text exceeds 4.5:1 ratio (WCAG AA)
- Keyboard Navigation — Every interactive element reachable via Tab
- Focus Indicators — Clear, visible focus rings on all controls
- Screen Readers — Proper ARIA labels and landmark regions
- Reduced Motion — Respects
prefers-reduced-motionpreference - Text Scaling — Works perfectly at 200% browser zoom
- Skip Links — Jump to main content for keyboard users
Commitment: Building for everyone, not just some users.
# Required
Node.js 18+ # JavaScript runtime for build tools
Modern Browser # Chrome 90+, Firefox 88+, Safari 14+, Edge 90+
# Optional
Git # Version control
VS Code # Recommended IDE with extensions# 1. Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/DominDev/DominDev-Momentum.git
cd DominDev-Momentum
# 2. Install dependencies
npm install
# 3. Open in browser (no server needed for static files)
# Or use VS Code Live Server, or any local server
# Build for production
npm run build| Command | Description |
|---|---|
npm run build |
Full production build (images + CSS minification) |
npm run minify |
Minify CSS files only |
npm run optimize:images |
Generate AVIF/WebP/JPEG variants via Sharp |
npm run watch |
Watch for file changes during development |
npm run help |
Display available commands |
- CSS Development: Edit
style.css→ runnpm run minify→ generatesstyle.min.css - Image Optimization: Place originals in
assets/images/*/originals/→ runnpm run optimize:images - Git Hooks: Pre-commit hooks auto-minify CSS (setup via
_scripts/setup-git-hooks.js)
domindev-momentum/
├── index.html # Entry point (semantic HTML5, Schema.org JSON-LD)
├── 404.html # Custom error page with Matrix theme
├── style.css # Source styles (4900+ lines, CSS custom properties)
├── style.min.css # Production minified CSS (~56KB)
├── style-404.css # Error page styles
│
├── js/
│ ├── main.js # Entry point (ES module)
│ ├── config.js # Runtime configuration
│ ├── core/
│ │ ├── matrix.js # Canvas animation engine
│ │ └── ui.js # UI interactions, custom cursor
│ └── modules/
│ ├── adaptive-images.js # Network-aware image loading
│ ├── chatbot.js # Lazy-loaded AI chat assistant
│ ├── contact.js # Form handling & validation
│ ├── hud.js # HUD overlay effects
│ ├── maintenance.js # Maintenance mode controller
│ └── portfolio.js # Gallery interactions
│
├── assets/
│ ├── fonts/ # Self-hosted: Outfit, Space Grotesk, Font Awesome
│ └── images/
│ ├── about/ # Profile images (AVIF/WebP/JPEG variants)
│ ├── portfolio/ # Project screenshots
│ ├── social/ # OG images for social sharing
│ └── icons/ # Favicons (multiple sizes)
│
├── data/
│ └── chatbot-db.json # Chatbot knowledge base
│
├── _scripts/ # Build automation (Node.js)
│ ├── minify-css.js # CSS minification
│ ├── minify-js.js # JS minification
│ ├── optimize-images.js # Sharp-based AVIF/WebP/JPEG pipeline
│ ├── optimize-video.js # Video optimization
│ ├── auto-minify-css.js # Auto-minify on file change
│ ├── watch.js # Development file watcher
│ └── setup-git-hooks.js # Pre-commit hook installer
│
├── _docs/ # Project documentation & audit reports
├── sitemap.xml # SEO sitemap
└── robots.txt # Crawler directives
Files with
.minextension are auto-generated. Edit source files only.
| Browser | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | 90+ | Fully supported |
| Firefox | 88+ | Fully supported |
| Safari | 14+ | Fully supported |
| Edge | 90+ | Fully supported |
| Opera | 76+ | Fully supported |
| Mobile Safari | iOS 14+ | Fully supported |
| Chrome Android | 90+ | Fully supported |
The project is configured for automatic GitHub Pages deployment:
- Push changes to
mainbranch - GitHub Actions deploys to
https://[username].github.io/DominDev-Momentum/ - Conditional base tag handles localhost vs production URLs automatically
| Platform | Best For | Deploy Time |
|---|---|---|
| Netlify | Static sites, CI/CD | < 1 min |
| Vercel | JAMstack projects | < 1 min |
| GitHub Pages | Open source | < 5 min |
| Cloudflare Pages | Global CDN | < 2 min |
# Build for any platform
npm run build
# Upload the entire directory to your hosting provider
# Configure caching headers for optimal performance| Priority | Feature | Status |
|---|---|---|
| High | Dark/Light mode toggle | Planned |
| High | Internationalization (EN/PL) | Planned |
| Medium | Blog section (markdown-based) | Considering |
| Medium | Service Worker (offline) | Considering |
| Low | A/B testing framework | Future |
- Initial release with core features
- Performance optimization (97+ Lighthouse)
- WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
- Responsive design (320px to 4K)
- CSS refactoring & consolidation
- Network-aware adaptive images
Have a feature request? Open an issue
Key insights from building this project.
- Vanilla JS approach — No framework overhead = faster load, easier debugging
- Performance-first mindset — Optimizing from day one prevented technical debt
- Mobile-first CSS — Starting small made desktop styling natural
- ES Modules — Clean code organization without bundler complexity
- Cross-browser Canvas — Solution: Careful feature detection and fallbacks
- Font loading flash — Solution: Media query async loading trick (600ms saved)
- Image format support — Solution: Picture element with AVIF → WebP → JPEG chain
This project uses a dual-license structure:
| Component | License | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Code (HTML, CSS, JS) | MIT License | Free to use, modify, distribute |
| Assets (images, logos, content) | All Rights Reserved | Requires explicit permission |
- Learn from the code architecture and techniques
- Fork for personal projects and experimentation
- Reference in educational content
- Use code as inspiration for your own projects
- Using DominDev brand assets, logos, or trademarks
- Copying visual design 1:1 for commercial purposes
- Redistributing images or graphics
See LICENSE for full legal terms.
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| Frontend | HTML5, CSS3, Vanilla JS — Performance-focused development |
| Performance | Core Web Vitals optimization, Lighthouse 90+ scores |
| Accessibility | WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, inclusive design |
| WordPress | Custom themes, WooCommerce, ACF Pro, PageSpeed optimization |
| SEO | Semantic HTML, structured data, meta optimization |
If this project inspired you, give it a star!
Made with precision and obsessive attention to detail by DominDev