Byte Size Blog
A simple minimalistic blog platform built with Next.js and MDX, offering a seamless reading experience with support for interactive components, syntax highlighting, and SEO optimization. Currently intended as my personal blog but may change into a blog platform for developers.
Category
Blog Platform
Client
Personal Project
Links
Tech Stack
Next.js
React
TypeScript
Tailwind CSSKey Features
MDX support for interactive blog posts
Syntax highlighting for code blocks
Light and dark mode themes
Dynamic routing for blog posts
Responsive design for all devices
Problems and Thought Process
Implementing MDX compilation and rendering efficiently
Creating a flexible component system for blog posts
Optimizing SEO for dynamic content
Ensuring accessibility across all components
Solutions
Used Contentlayer for efficient MDX processing and type safety
Built a component library specifically for blog content
Implemented dynamic routing with Next.js
Applied WCAG guidelines and tested with screen readers
Lessons Learned
Building Byte Size Blog taught me the power of MDX for creating rich, interactive content. I realized how much effeort went into adding small touches like even a syntax highlighting. I also learned that accessibility isn’t optional — it’s what makes a platform welcoming to everyone.