My Name Is YourName

A personal website and portfolio showcasing my journey as a digital experience creator based in Penang, Malaysia. Features an interactive tour guide experience, AI-powered chatbot, and a showcase of my professional work.

Features

• Modern, responsive design with Malaysian cultural elements
• Interactive Tour Guide modal with immersive Malaysian experience
• AI-powered multilingual chatbot for visitor engagement
• Professional portfolio and work showcase
• Social media integration (LinkedIn, GitHub)
• Google Analytics 4 integration for visitor insights

Tech Stack

Frontend

• React + TypeScript for robust development
• Vite for fast builds and hot module replacement
• Tailwind CSS for responsive styling
• Lucide React for modern iconography
• React GA4 for analytics tracking

Backend

• Node.js + Express for API handling
• OpenAI API for intelligent chat responses
• Railway for reliable deployment

Environment Variables

Frontend (.env)

VITE_BACKEND_URL_PROD=your_production_backend_url
VITE_BACKEND_URL_DEV=http://localhost:3001/api/chat
NEXT_PUBLIC_GA_MEASUREMENT_ID=your_ga4_measurement_id

Backend (.env)

OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key
CLIENT_URL=your_frontend_url
CHATBOT_CONTENT=your_chatbot_content
CHATBOT_SYSTEM_INSTRUCTIONS=your_chatbot_instructions

Repository Structure

The project is organized into several key sections:

Core Components

• src/App.tsx: Main application component
• src/components/: Reusable UI components
  • Modal.tsx: Base modal component
  • ChatWidget/: AI-powered chat interface
  • tourwithalan/: Interactive tour guide experience

Features

• Portfolio Section: Showcase of professional work and skills
• Tour Guide Experience: Interactive introduction to Malaysian culture
• Chat Widget: AI-powered visitor engagement system
• Analytics: GA4 integration for visitor tracking

Public Components

Selected components (tour guide experience) are maintained in a separate public repository for open-source sharing. These are automatically synced via GitHub Actions.

Development

Local Setup

1. Clone the repository
2. Install dependencies: npm install
3. Set up environment variables
4. Start development server: npm run dev

Code Structure

• TypeScript for type safety
• Component-based architecture
• Tailwind for styling
• Responsive design principles

Deployment

The website is deployed across two platforms:

• Frontend: Netlify for static site hosting

  • Automatic builds from main branch
  • Environment variable configuration
  • Custom domain setup

• Backend: Railway for API hosting

  • Node.js runtime
  • Automatic scaling
  • Environment management

Contributing

While this is a personal website, feedback and suggestions are welcome! Feel free to:

• Submit issues for bugs or enhancement ideas
• Contact me at [email protected]
• Connect on LinkedIn or GitHub

License

This project is privately maintained. The tour guide components are available under MIT license in a separate public repository.