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Resume Builder

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An interactive web application for building and customizing professional resumes with real-time preview, data persistence, and print-ready output.

Resume Builder

Resume Builder

An interactive web application that allows users to build, customize, and download professional resumes. Built with a focus on user experience, security, and data persistence.

Overview

The Resume Builder provides a comprehensive form-based interface for creating resumes with real-time preview functionality. Users can input personal information, work experience, education, skills, and projects, then preview and download their resume as a print-ready document.

Key Features

Interactive Form Builder

  • Personal Information: Name, email, phone, location, and social links
  • Work Experience: Multiple entries with dates, company, position, and descriptions
  • Education: Institution, degree, field of study, graduation date, and GPA
  • Skills: Dynamic list of technical and professional skills
  • Projects: Project name, description, technologies, and links

Real-Time Preview

  • Live preview of the resume as you type
  • Toggle between form and preview modes
  • Print-optimized layout for professional output

Data Persistence

  • Automatic saving to browser LocalStorage
  • Data persists across browser sessions
  • No account required - all data stored locally

Security Features

  • Input Sanitization: All user inputs are sanitized to prevent XSS attacks
  • CSRF Protection: CSRF tokens generated for form submissions
  • Rate Limiting: Prevents abuse and ensures smooth performance
  • URL Validation: Validates email addresses, URLs, and phone numbers
  • Content Security Policy: Sanitized output for safe printing

User Experience

  • Responsive design for desktop and mobile
  • Form validation with helpful error messages
  • Clear data option with confirmation
  • Smooth transitions and loading states

Technical Implementation

Architecture

  • Frontend: React with TypeScript for type safety
  • Framework: Next.js for server-side rendering and routing
  • Styling: Tailwind CSS for responsive, utility-first design
  • State Management: React hooks (useState, useEffect, useCallback)
  • Data Storage: Browser LocalStorage API

Security Measures

  • Input sanitization using custom security utilities
  • CSRF token generation and validation
  • Rate limiting to prevent excessive requests
  • URL and email validation
  • Content sanitization for print output

Components

  • ResumeForm: Main form component with all input fields
  • ResumePreview: Preview component showing formatted resume
  • Message: Toast notifications for user feedback
  • Navigation: Site navigation component

Technologies Used

  • Next.js 16: React framework with SSR and routing
  • TypeScript: Type-safe JavaScript
  • React 19: UI library with hooks
  • Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework
  • LocalStorage API: Client-side data persistence

Use Cases

  • Job seekers creating professional resumes
  • Students building their first resume
  • Professionals updating their career history
  • Anyone needing a quick, customizable resume template

Future Enhancements

Potential improvements could include:

  • Multiple resume templates
  • PDF export functionality
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Resume sharing via unique URLs
  • ATS (Applicant Tracking System) optimization tips

Live Demo: View Resume Builder