Patrick Nüser

September 21, 2025 · View on GitHub

Overview

This repository contains the source for Patrick Nüser's online CV. The site is built as a static bundle that can be hosted on Githu b Pages or any other static host. All resume content lives in language-specific JSON files and is compiled into ready-to-serve in dex.html builds through a lightweight Node-based generator.

Running pnpm build renders the Mustache template in templates/resume.mustache against the localisation data defined in assets /lang/*.json and the locale configuration in build.config.json. The command emits language-specific HTML files (English and Germ an by default) directly into the repository root so the output can be published without any runtime JavaScript.

Tech stack & architecture

  • Static HTML builds – The résumé is rendered ahead of time; no client-side JavaScript is required to populate the page.
  • Mustache templating – templates/resume.mustache defines the shared document structure. It is rendered for each locale with the help of mustache.
  • Build script – scripts/build.mjs loads build.config.json, pulls in the language JSON files, and writes the final index. html and index.de.html files. The script validates the configuration, computes helper data (e.g. language proficiency bars), a nd keeps the output consistently formatted with two-space indentation.
  • Localisation content – assets/lang/en.json and assets/lang/de.json provide all résumé copy, including metadata, contact i nformation, experience, skills, and more.
  • Styling – The published CSS at assets/css/shine.css is compiled from the SCSS entry point assets/scss/shine.scss, which c ustomises Bootstrap 5 and the Shine theme. No changes to the Sass workflow are required for the static build.
  • Assets – Profile imagery and icons are stored under assets/images/, while fonts and icons are loaded from their respective CDNs.

Project structure

build.config.json         # Locale and asset configuration for the build script
index.html                # English resume (generated)
index.de.html             # German resume (generated)
scripts/build.mjs         # Node build script that renders the Mustache template
templates/resume.mustache # Shared HTML template rendered for each locale
assets/
  css/shine.css           # Compiled theme stylesheet
  lang/en.json            # English resume content
  lang/de.json            # German resume content
  images/                 # Profile photo used in the header
  scss/                   # Bootstrap + Shine SCSS sources for recompiling the CSS
favicon.ico               # Browser tab icon

Getting started locally

  1. Install dependencies (once per checkout): 
    pnpm install
  2. Regenerate the language-specific HTML files: 
    pnpm build
  3. Serve the repository via any static web server: 
    python3 -m http.server 8000
  4. Visit http://localhost:8000 in your browser to preview the résumé pages.

The generated HTML files are committed, so rerun the build whenever you change the template, localisation JSON, build configuration, or the build script to keep index.html and index.de.html synchronised.

Updating resume content

  1. Edit the appropriate language file under assets/lang/ (e.g. en.json or de.json).
  2. Ensure any new keys are added consistently across all language files.
  3. Run pnpm build to regenerate index.html and index.de.html.
  4. Preview the changes in a browser by serving the repository, as described above.

The profile photo displayed in the header lives at assets/images/patrick-nüser.256x256.jpg. Replacing this file updates the imag e without modifying the template or localisation data.

Adding another language

  1. Duplicate an existing JSON file in assets/lang/ and translate its values.
  2. Add a new entry to the locales array in build.config.json, specifying the locale code, source JSON path, and desired output filename.
  3. Update the languageSelector.options array in every language JSON file so the new locale appears in the language switcher.
  4. Run pnpm build to generate the additional HTML file.

After updating locales, run pnpm test to ensure the generated markup still includes the required résumé sections and language links.

Build configuration

build.config.json controls the build script:

  • template: Path to the Mustache template file.
  • defaultLocale: Locale used for the x-default alternate link.
  • assets.profileImage: Path to the profile image referenced in the header.
  • locales: Array describing each locale with locale (identifier), source (path to the JSON data), and output (HTML file na me).

Adjust these values to change asset references or add/remove languages.

Styling and theming

  • Modify colour tokens or Bootstrap overrides in assets/scss/shine.scss, then recompile the CSS using the Sass CLI: 
    sass assets/scss/shine.scss assets/css/shine.css --style=compressed
  • The SCSS entry point imports Bootstrap's source and Shine theme partials, allowing fine-grained customisation while keeping the template look and feel.

Deployment

The site is a static bundle. Publish the repository contents—including the generated index.html files and the assets directory—to any static host (GitHub Pages, Netlify, Vercel, S3, etc.). No additional build step is required on the server.

Testing & linting

  • pnpm test executes the Node test suite in tests/, verifying that the build pipeline keeps critical résumé sections and language cross-links intact.
  • pnpm lint:fix runs ESLint over assets/js/ and HTMLHint over the generated pages to automatically address formatting and lint issues.

Credits & licensing

This résumé builds on the “Shine” Bootstrap 5 template by Xiaoying Riley / 3rd Wave Media, which requires retaining the attribution link in the footer when used for free distributions.