Add Google Analytics Integration to Portfolio Website

[jthathapudi]

Overview

Add Google Analytics 4 (GA4) integration to the portfolio website to track user engagement and page analytics.

Current Status

• ❌ No Google Analytics integration currently exists
• ❌ No tracking code or dependencies found
• ❌ No environment variables configured

Implementation Plan

1. Set up Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

• Add GA4 measurement ID to environment variables
• Configure gtag script in the main layout
• Add proper CSP headers for Google Analytics

2. Core Implementation

• Add GA4 tracking script to src/app/layout.tsx
• Create analytics utility functions for event tracking
• Set up environment variables for production/development

3. Optional Enhancements

• Add custom event tracking for portfolio interactions
• Track page views and user engagement
• Set up conversion tracking for contact form submissions

Technical Requirements

• Use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) instead of Universal Analytics
• Implement proper TypeScript types
• Follow Next.js 14 best practices
• Ensure GDPR compliance considerations
• Add development/production environment handling

Acceptance Criteria

• Google Analytics tracking is active on all pages
• Page views are tracked correctly
• No console errors related to analytics
• Environment variables are properly configured
• Code follows existing project conventions

Files to Modify

• src/app/layout.tsx - Add GA4 script
• .env.local - Add measurement ID
• next.config.mjs - Update CSP if needed
• src/lib/analytics.ts - Create utility functions (optional)

References

• Google Analytics 4 Documentation
• Next.js Analytics Documentation