The first projects do not need to be huge. They need to be clear, finished, and easy to explain.
Project One: Portfolio Site
This site can be the first case study. It shows Astro, design customization, content structure, and Cloudflare deployment.
Project Two: API Dashboard
A focused dashboard can show async JavaScript, API consumption, loading states, error handling, and thoughtful UI states.
Project Three: Interactive Visual
A small Three.js experiment can show motion and creative frontend work. It should stay focused: one polished interaction is stronger than a large unfinished scene.