Here we are, a functional website! After a few attempts, some distractions and bad choices, I finally have a stable site (I think). I just need to write content.

This project, I had in mind since 2012.
Create a website, with simple code, basic features, from scratch.
I had two main ideas:
– Upload my images directly from the site, instead of FTP.
– Create an image gallery that updates automatically from the download folder.

I’m not a developer. I knew a little about HTML and CSS, to manage forums (PHPBB). I edited game files (Lineage2) by following their logic, without knowing the language. A dynamic website seemed possible to me, so I learned the basics of PHP.

I like programming but I lose myself in it. I mean, I like the logic behind it, but without methodology, it quickly becomes messy. Add security and the simplest project becomes hell.

I discovered tools (Plupload, LightGallery) and frameworks to help me with development.
In the end, after my wanderings and growing needs, I chose a CMS (WordPress) to have the features and security I wanted. And yet, I didn’t just use it. I wanted to create my own theme to keep maximum control.

I followed a real method:
– Followed a tutoriel (Grafikart).
– Adapted it to my framework (Foundation).
– Found inspiring website examples.
– Restarted over cleanly.

I used ChatGPT to help me a bit. I refuse to have AI to do the work for me, but I accept that it helps me to find information.
I really struggled to customize WordPress’ class-walker-comment. <_<

Some features are probably missing, but my basic idea is respected!
WordPress is maybe too complex compared to my initial idea.
I don’t know if I will use Custom Post Types and Taxonomies. I’ll wait until I create more content : articles and drawings.