A modern, responsive portfolio / blog website built with Django and Wagtail CMS. This website showcases my projects, blog posts, and professional information.
Features
- Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach with Bootstrap 5
- Dark/Light Theme: Automatic theme detection with manual toggle option
- Blog Platform: Rich content editor with code syntax highlighting
- Table of Contents: Automatically generated for blog posts
- Social Media Integration: Share and comment via social platforms
- SEO Optimized: Meta tags, Open Graph, Twitter Cards, and sitemap.xml
- Modern UI: Gradient backgrounds, smooth animations, and clean typography
Technology Stack
- Backend: Django 5.2, Wagtail CMS 6.4.1
- Frontend: Bootstrap 5, Custom CSS, JavaScript
- Database: MySQL
- Deployment: Nginx, Gunicorn, Let's Encrypt SSL
- Python Version: 3.10+
Key Components
Wagtail Admin
Access the Wagtail admin interface at /admin/ to manage content:
- Create and edit blog posts
- Manage projects
- Update about page content
- Configure site settings
Blog Features
- Rich text editor with code syntax highlighting
- Automatic table of contents generation
- Social media sharing integration
- Tag-based categorization
Theme System
The site uses a custom theming system with CSS variables for consistent styling across light and dark modes. The theme automatically adapts to user preferences but can be manually toggled.
Contact
- Website: patrickmwila.org
- Email: patrickmwila.org@gmail.com
- GitHub: @patrickmwila
Please note that this project's repository is private. If you're interested in the implementation or would like access to a personal fork, feel free to reach out!