Building Future‑Proof Web Experiences
Hi, I'm David — a developer driven by curiosity, always exploring how to build better, faster, and smarter with Next.js, TypeScript, and Vercel.
Tech Arsenal
- JavaScript
- React
- Next.js
- Node.js
- Tailwind CSS
- HTML
- CSS
- TypeScript
Projects
DaveyPics
My photography portfolio and blog powered by Next.js and Contentful.
Biblical Map App
Interactive map for exploring biblical locations with scripture & historical context.
S&P 500 Analytics
Comprehensive market‑analysis dashboard using PostgreSQL, Python & Next.js.
ToneLog
Cyber‑punk‑esque music journal for tracking practice & playlists.
Latest Posts
Reverse Proxies and You: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How Vercel Fits In
May 7, 2025
Reverse proxies are the quiet workhorses behind modern web architecture—speeding up requests, securing backends, and scaling apps. Even with edge platforms like Vercel, proxies still have a crucial role. Here’s how they work, why you should care, and where to go next.
Read →The MVP Industrial Complex and Why I Keep Falling for It
Apr 25, 2025
You can ship a full-stack app with auth and CRUD in a day—cool story, bro. But moving fast isn’t the same as moving well. Here’s why knowing when to sprint and when to architect makes the difference between “I launched” and “I lasted.
Read →How I Ditched Sanity and Shipped a Git-Backed MDX Blog in Next 14
Apr 23, 2025
A step-by-step rundown of wiring @next/mdx + Contentlayer + Tailwind’s prose classes to get a zero-overhead blog that deploys with Vercel.
Read →Let's Chat
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