CV Generator

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Table of Contents

1. About CV Generator
   • Technologies Used
2. Key Features
3. Lessons Learned
4. Usage
   • Prerequisites
   • Installation

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About CV Generator

CV Generator is a Vue.js-based web application that simplifies the process of creating professional resumes. The application provides an intuitive interface for users to input their information and generates a well-formatted CV that can be easily downloaded or printed.

With CV Generator, users can:

• Quickly fill in their professional details through a structured form
• Preview their CV in real-time as they make changes
• Access example CVs for inspiration and guidance
• Generate a polished, professional-looking resume in minutes

Technologies Used

The application is built with modern web technologies:

• Vue.js 3 (Composition API)
• Vue Router for navigation
• Pinia/Vuex for state management
• HTML5 & CSS3 for structure and styling
• JavaScript (ES6+) for functionality
• Vite for fast development build tool

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Key Features

1. CV Form

• Structured input sections for personal information, education, work experience, skills, etc.
• Form validation to ensure complete information
• Ability to add multiple entries for education and work history
• Dynamic form fields that adjust based on user needs

2. CV Preview

• Real-time preview of the CV as information is entered
• Professional, clean layout that's suitable for any industry
• Responsive design that looks good on any device
• Option to toggle between different design templates

3. CV Examples

• Sample CVs for different professions and career levels
• Guidance on what information to include
• Best practices for CV formatting and content
• Ability to use examples as templates to start from

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Lessons Learned

Building this CV Generator provided valuable experience in several areas:

• Vue.js Composition API: Gained deeper understanding of Vue 3's composition API and component-based architecture
• State Management: Implemented effective state management for complex form data and CV preview synchronization
• PDF Generation: Learned techniques for converting web content to downloadable PDF format
• User Experience: Focused on creating an intuitive workflow from form input to final output
• Responsive Design: Ensured the application works seamlessly across all device sizes

The project also reinforced the importance of clean code organization and proper documentation for maintainability.

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Usage

To run this project locally, follow these steps:

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16 or higher recommended)
• npm or yarn package manager
• Git version control

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/techbaddey/cv-generator.git