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To build a portfolio builder script, it’s essential to clarify what kind of portfolio you want to create. Are you looking to create a simple personal project portfolio that users can fill with their own work, or do you have a more specific requirement, like a portfolio for photographers, designers, or developers? I’ll assume you’re asking for a general-purpose HTML/JavaScript-based portfolio builder that can help users build and showcase their projects.

Here’s a basic structure for a Portfolio Builder using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. You can expand on it as needed.

1. Basic Structure of the HTML Portfolio Builder

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>Portfolio Builder</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
</head>
<body>
    <div class="container">
        <header>
            <h1>Portfolio Builder</h1>
            <p>Create your portfolio by adding your projects!</p>
        </header>

        <section class="portfolio-form">
            <h2>Add a Project</h2>
            <form id="portfolioForm">
                <label for="projectTitle">Project Title:</label>
                <input type="text" id="projectTitle" required>

                <label for="projectDescription">Project Description:</label>
                <textarea id="projectDescription" required></textarea>

                <label for="projectLink">Project Link (Optional):</label>
                <input type="url" id="projectLink">

                <label for="projectImage">Project Image URL (Optional):</label>
                <input type="url" id="projectImage">

                <button type="submit">Add Project</button>
            </form>
        </section>

        <section class="portfolio">
            <h2>Your Portfolio</h2>
            <div id="projectsList" class="projects-list"></div>
        </section>
    </div>

    <script src="script.js"></script>
</body>
</html>

2. CSS for Basic Styling

css
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
    background-color: #f9f9f9;
    color: #333;
    padding: 20px;
}

.container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #0073e6;
}

h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #333;
}

.portfolio-form {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.portfolio-form label {
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.portfolio-form input,
.portfolio-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    border: 1px solid #ccc;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.portfolio-form button {
    background-color: #0073e6;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.portfolio-form button:hover {
    background-color: #005bb5;
}

.projects-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.project-card {
    background-color: #f1f1f1;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.project-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.project-card p {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.project-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.project-card a {
    color: #0073e6;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.project-card a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

3. JavaScript for Dynamic Project Management

javascript
// Get references to form and project list
const portfolioForm = document.getElementById("portfolioForm");
const projectsList = document.getElementById("projectsList");

// Event listener for form submission
portfolioForm.addEventListener("submit", function (event) {
    event.preventDefault();

    // Collect data from the form
    const projectTitle = document.getElementById("projectTitle").value;
    const projectDescription = document.getElementById("projectDescription").value;
    const projectLink = document.getElementById("projectLink").value;
    const projectImage = document.getElementById("projectImage").value;

    // Create a new project card
    const projectCard = document.createElement("div");
    projectCard.classList.add("project-card");

    projectCard.innerHTML = `
        <h3>${projectTitle}</h3>
        <p>${projectDescription}</p>
        ${projectImage ? `<img src="${projectImage}" alt="${projectTitle}">` : ""}
        ${projectLink ? `<a href="${projectLink}" target="_blank">View Project</a>` : ""}
    `;

    // Append the new project card to the projects list
    projectsList.appendChild(projectCard);

    // Reset the form fields
    portfolioForm.reset();
});

How This Works:

  1. HTML provides the structure for the portfolio, including a form to input project details (title, description, link, and image).

  2. CSS styles the page, giving it a clean and minimal look with a responsive grid layout for the projects.

  3. JavaScript handles the form submission. When a user submits the form:

    • The data is gathered (title, description, link, image).

    • A new “project card” is dynamically created and added to the “projects list” section.

    • The form is reset for the next entry.

Customizing and Expanding:

You can add extra features like:

  • Allowing users to edit or delete projects.

  • Saving the portfolio to local storage so that it persists even after the page reloads.

  • Implementing categories or tags for sorting projects.

  • Enhancing the layout with additional styles (e.g., adding hover effects, animations).

If you’d like more advanced features or customizations, feel free to ask!

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