A web app that generates GitHub contribution-style posters from custom text, patterns, or data. Users can design pixel-style posters inspired by GitHub's contribution graph and export them as images.

This README is written as a portfolio-grade project document: it explains the product idea, technical approach, architecture, workflows, setup process, engineering standards, and future roadmap so a reviewer can understand both the codebase and the thinking behind it.

contribution-graph · export · github · pixel-art · poster-generator · typescript · web-app

flowchart TD
    A[Discover project purpose] --> B[Understand main user workflow]
    B --> C[Review architecture and stack]
    C --> D[Run locally or inspect code]
    D --> E[Evaluate quality and roadmap]
    E --> F[Decide next improvement or deployment path]

• Documentation-first presentation: A reviewer can understand the project without guessing the intent.
• Diagram-backed explanation: Architecture and workflow diagrams make the system easier to evaluate quickly.
• Real-world framing: The README describes users, outcomes, and operational flow rather than only listing files.
• Extension-ready roadmap: Future improvements are scoped so the project can keep growing cleanly.
• Portfolio alignment: The project is positioned as part of a consistent, professional GitHub portfolio.

flowchart LR
    User[User] --> UI[Web UI / Views]
    UI --> State[Client State & Forms]
    State --> API[API / App Logic]
    API --> Data[(Data Store / Files)]
    API --> Integrations[External Integrations]

sequenceDiagram
    participant U as User
    participant A as Application
    participant L as Logic Layer
    participant D as Data/Device Layer
    U->>A: Start workflow
    A->>L: Process request
    L->>D: Save/update state
    D-->>L: State/result
    L-->>A: Return useful result
    A-->>U: Updated experience

github-contribution-poster-maker/
├── 📁 app
│   ├── 📁 api
│   ├── 📄 layout.tsx
│   └── 📄 page.tsx
├── 📁 lib
│   ├── 📄 colorScale.ts
│   ├── 📄 contributionData.ts
│   ├── 📄 design.ts
│   ├── 📄 exportToPng.ts
│   ├── 📄 exportToSvg.ts
│   ├── 📄 font5x7.ts
│   └── 📄 textToGrid.ts
├── 📁 components
│   ├── 📄 ContributionGrid.tsx
│   └── 📄 ThemeToggle.tsx
├── 📁 styles
│   └── 📄 globals.css
├── 📄 next-env.d.ts
├── 📄 next.config.ts
├── 📄 package.json
├── 📄 postcss.config.js
├── 📄 tailwind.config.ts
├── 📄 tsconfig.json

• Separation of concerns: UI, business logic, data/services, and platform concerns are documented as separate layers.
• Scalability mindset: The project structure is ready for new screens, services, tests, and deployment improvements.
• Portfolio quality: README content is designed to communicate value before someone even opens the code.
• Maintainability: Naming, setup steps, and roadmap items make future work easier to plan and review.
• User-first framing: Features are described by the value they provide, not just the technology used.

# 1. Install dependencies
npm install

# 2. Start development server
npm run dev

# 3. Build or validate production output
npm run build

Before shipping or presenting this project, run the checks that match the stack:

• Add automated tests
• Improve deployment documentation
• Create demo screenshots
• Expand feature roadmap

• Clear project purpose and audience
• Feature list aligned with real user workflows
• Architecture documented with diagrams
• Setup steps tested on a clean machine
• Screenshots or demo GIFs added where possible
• Environment variables documented without exposing secrets
• Tests/lint commands documented
• Roadmap shows practical next steps

Add these assets when available to make the repository even stronger:

This project can be extended through focused, well-scoped improvements:

1. Pick one feature or documentation improvement.
2. Create a small branch with a clear name.
3. Keep changes easy to review.
4. Update this README if setup, features, or architecture changes.
5. Open a pull request with screenshots or test notes when possible.

Add or update the license file based on how you want others to use this project. If this is a portfolio-only project, document that clearly before accepting external contributions.