simple backend/cms option for a react portfolio?
Posted by ErnestMemah@reddit | learnprogramming | View on Reddit | 3 comments
i’m helping a friend set up a react portfolio, and the frontend is already done. now we’re just trying to figure out a simple way for them to update content (projects, skills, etc.) without editing code.
my usual go-to stacks (.net, symfony, full sql setup) feel like overkill for something this small.
not really concerned about scaling, just want something lightweight and easy to manage.
what are you all using for this kind of setup?
Apprehensive_Pay6141@reddit
Headless cms. save yourself the unnecessary emotional damage.
EfficientMongoose317@reddit
tbh for a portfolio you don’t need a “real backend” at all
simplest options:
headless CMS like Sanity / Contentful
or even Notion as a CMS
or just a small JSON file if updates are rare
if you want something slightly more structured, Supabase or Firebase works fine without heavy setup
the goal here isn’t architecture, it’s convenience
whatever lets your friend update content without touching code is enough
honestly most portfolios are over-engineered
keep it as lightweight as possible
crenax@reddit
Just use a JSON file?
Or if you really need a CMS, set up something headless (WordPress can even do the trick) and consume it as JSON.