React or not, I think you should maximize for your fun and enjoyment. I've seen many a personal portfolio and the ones that shine the most are the ones where yo

React or not, I think you should maximize for your fun and enjoyment. I've seen many a personal portfolio and the ones that shine the most are the ones where you can tell the author really enjoyed working on it, either on the site itself, or when asked about it in an interview. Do what excites you, and interviewers will pick up on that!