ADR 1: Implementing 3D Interactive Portfolio with Three.js, React, and GSAP

Status

Accepted

Context

Need for a modern, engaging portfolio website
Desire to showcase technical skills in 3D web development
Requirements for smooth animations and interactive elements
Need for maintainable and scalable architecture
Goal to stand out from traditional portfolio websites

Decision

We will implement the portfolio using:

React (v18+) as the main framework
- Benefits: Component reusability, efficient DOM updates
- Context API for state management
Three.js for 3D graphics
- React Three Fiber for React integration
- Custom 3D models and scenes
GSAP for animations
- ScrollTrigger plugin for scroll-based animations
- Timeline for sequenced animations
Build tools:
- Vite for fast development
- TailwindCSS for styling
Architecture:
- Separate concerns between 3D scene and UI components
- Custom hooks for Three.js logic
- Modular component structure

Consequences

Positive

Rich, interactive user experience
Better showcase of technical capabilities
Modular and maintainable codebase
Optimized performance with modern tools

Challenges

Higher initial learning curve
More complex state management
Needs careful performance optimization
Requires 3D asset management
Mobile performance considerations