Andrew Magill is a web engineer specializing in building custom websites and applications, showcasing real-world projects and seeking new challenges and opportunities.
16 articles from this blog
Explains using Next.js 16's Proxy Layer to manage multi-lingual routing, SEO, and authentication with a three-way route classification system.
A technical guide on using localStorage, seeded randomization, and CSS variables to maintain React animation state across page navigation in a Next.js static site.
A guide to packaging reusable TypeScript helper functions with types, tests, and a clean build for reliable sharing across projects.
Explains how to use Next.js compiler options to strip console.debug and other logs from production builds for cleaner code and zero runtime overhead.
A guide to building a reusable JavaScript logger utility that silences debug logs in production while keeping important console methods active.
A tutorial on using the JavaScript Web Speech API to add a 'listen' button to a website, improving accessibility and user engagement.
Explains when to use ES6 Sets vs Arrays in JavaScript, focusing on performance, uniqueness, and use cases like error tracking and UI rendering.
Explains how to use structured data (JSON-LD, Schema.org) to make web content discoverable by AI and search engine crawlers, with implementation examples.
A guide to building a reusable, accessible modal component in React using the modern HTML <dialog> element.
A technical guide on implementing Row Level Security (RLS) in serverless PostgreSQL to achieve HIPAA compliance for patient data in web applications.
A guide to setting up a full-stack, multi-environment deployment pipeline using GitHub Actions for automated, secure, and controlled releases.
A guide to creating and implementing a dynamic web app manifest file in a Next.js application using the metadata API.
A guide on adding an RSS feed to a NextJS blog to improve content syndication, discoverability, and SEO using the 'rss' npm library.
Explores the benefits of using Markdown for content management, including simplicity, portability, and integration with version control and AI.
A guide on building a professional developer website to showcase skills, share learning experiences, and enhance career opportunities.
A developer details the tech stack behind their personal website, built with React, Next.js, SASS, and Markdown, including solutions to common challenges.
