React & Next.js Specialist
Modern Web Applications with React & Next.js
Principal-level frontend expertise, contracted through Vectencia Ltd. Build fast, accessible, and SEO-friendly web applications with React and Next.js.
Why React & Next.js?
- Server-side rendering and static generation for optimal performance
- Built-in routing, API routes, and image optimisation
- Excellent developer experience with hot reloading
- SEO-friendly with automatic meta tag management
- Massive ecosystem and community support
- Production-ready with Vercel deployment
Services Offered
Next.js Development
Build production-ready applications with Next.js App Router, server components, and streaming SSR.
React Architecture
Design scalable React architectures with proper state management, component patterns, and testing strategies.
Performance Optimisation
Improve Core Web Vitals, implement code splitting, optimise bundle size, and enhance perceived performance.
Accessibility (WCAG)
Ensure WCAG 2.2 AA compliance with semantic HTML, ARIA patterns, keyboard navigation, and screen reader support.
Hands-on Development
Embedded as a Principal Frontend Developer through Vectencia Ltd, delivering production-ready React applications.
Team Upskilling
Workshops and mentoring on React, Next.js, TypeScript, and modern frontend best practices.
Technology Expertise
- React 19
- Next.js 15
- TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
- Framer Motion
- TanStack Query
- Zustand
- Vitest / Jest
- Playwright
Portfolio
Projects I've contributed to for leading brands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Next.js is recommended for most web applications. It provides server-side rendering, routing, API routes, and optimisation out of the box. Plain React (with Vite) is suitable for SPAs that don't need SEO or server-side features.
For most applications, React's built-in useState and useContext are sufficient. For complex state, I recommend Zustand or Jotai for their simplicity. Redux Toolkit remains a solid choice for large enterprise applications.
I follow WCAG 2.2 AA guidelines, use semantic HTML, implement proper ARIA patterns, ensure keyboard navigation, and test with screen readers. I also use automated tools like axe-core alongside manual testing.
I implement a testing pyramid with unit tests (Vitest/Jest), component tests (React Testing Library), and E2E tests (Playwright). I focus on testing behaviour and accessibility rather than implementation details.
Yes. I help teams migrate from class components to hooks, from Create React App to Next.js, and from older state management libraries to modern alternatives. Migration is done incrementally to minimise risk.
Both options are available. As a UK-based contractor through Vectencia Ltd, I offer remote engagements worldwide and can accommodate on-site work within the UK and Europe when required.
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Let's discuss how React and Next.js can power your next web project.
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