So, as part of my python learning, I decided to start building a new website. For now, I’m still working on the framework, design, etc. I have the basics of this website over there…the data I guess you could say. Like the static pages (projects, about me, etc) but still trying to get the design figured out. Personally, I don’t think I am good at design. I tend to keep them simple and monochromatic. The new website is going to be based on python and flask. Obviously as a website I’m having to relearn my HTML and CSS too. It is reminding me how much fun I used to have back in the old-school web1.0 days looking at source code, getting ideas, and creating static web pages or Lycos webpages later.
For now, I just have the page coded on my laptop and I’m using VS Code to build the pages and create the content. As simple as it is to create pages these days with tools like WordPress, Wix, etc., to me, those feel more like they are for people who have no experience or don’t want to learn. They also don’t lend themselves well to being super customizable…at least not from the limited time I’ve been working with WordPress. Yes, there are themes to customize the look and feel and functionality, but not the design.
Again, limited time so far working in WordPress, and I haven’t tried every theme and plug-in there is. If I were trying to do something different with my website, then I’d just use those templates and call it a day, but since I’m using this to also learn new skills, building the website from scratch is the best route for me.