Recently, I built a small open-source project called a Marriage Biodata PDF Generator using Next.js.
The idea was to create a modern web app where users can:
- Fill out biodata details
- Preview their marriage profile
- Download a PDF instantly
- Print the biodata directly from the browser
I wanted the application to be fast, responsive, and beginner-friendly while also solving a real-world problem.
Why I Chose Next.js
I decided to use Next.js because it provides:
- Better project structure
- Component-based architecture
- Fast performance
- SEO improvements
- Easy deployment
Using Next.js also made it easier to organize reusable biodata components and templates.
Project Features
The application currently includes:
- Editable biodata form
- Live biodata preview
- PDF generation
- Download button
- Print support
- Responsive UI
- Modern card-based layout
Everything works directly in the browser without requiring a backend.
Tech Stack
The project was built using:
- Next.js
- React
- JavaScript
- Tailwind CSS
- html2pdf.js
Why I Built This Project
In many South Asian countries, marriage biodata sharing is still a common practice.
Most people:
- edit Word files manually
- use outdated templates
- or create biodata designs from scratch every time
I wanted to simplify this process with a modern web application.
While researching modern biodata layouts and user experience, I explored platforms like Marriage Biodata Hub to understand how professional marriage biodata templates are structured.
Biggest Challenge
The most difficult part was handling:
- responsive layouts
- PDF formatting
- and print consistency
Making the downloaded PDF look identical on different screen sizes required multiple adjustments.
What I Learned
This project helped me improve:
- React component architecture
- State management
- PDF generation
- Responsive design
- Form handling
- Client-side rendering
It also improved my understanding of building real-world frontend tools.
Future Improvements
Some features I plan to add:
- Multiple biodata templates
- Template customization
- Dark mode
- Profile image upload
- Local storage save
- Multi-language support
Final Thoughts
Building small utility projects is one of the best ways to improve frontend development skills.
Projects like this help developers:
- practice real-world UI development
- build portfolio projects
- improve SEO understanding
- and create useful open-source tools
If you want inspiration for modern marriage biodata templates and layouts, you can check:
Marriage Biodata Hub Github
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