The work is never just “the work”
A deep dive on why projects always take longer and a framework to improve future estimation
I'm Dave,
I bring a maker's eye with an engineer's hand
I work on enterprise platforms that handle millions in assets. I build open source libraries that solve real problems. I craft browser extensions used by thousands. I write original articles that get shared.
On mindsets, mind shifts and wins
A 10-year (ish) retrospective of self-reflection and improvement
Twosday's hidden analogue symmetry
22:22 is palindromic and ambigramic, but what about its analogue form?
Modular site architecture with Nuxt layers
Build sites that scale by organising code by domain, not concern
How do AIs code as well as they do?
Claude AI explains in its own words how it writes such good code
A guide to MSAL authentication in Vue
Architect a Vue JS app secured with Microsoft Authentication Library
I started out in Animation and Flash, which taught me how things should feel. I've spent 10 years building web applications, which taught me how things should work.
Now I combine both to create eye-catching and satisfying experiences:
I work in the Vue ecosystem with Nuxt, TypeScript, and complimentary technologies.
Right now I specialise in UI architecture, component libraries, and design systems – but I'm just as comfortable working across the full application stack.
I'm available for contract work or permanent roles where I get to work across design, product, and engineering.
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