Frontend Development
Professional frontend development services. React applications, UI component libraries, performance optimisation, accessibility, and responsive engineering built for modern web experiences.
What I do
Full-service frontend development covering React applications, UI component libraries, performance optimisation, accessibility compliance, responsive engineering, and state management. Building modern user interfaces that perform.
React Applications
Building single-page applications with React and TypeScript. Component-based architecture, efficient state management, and clean code patterns.
UI Component Libraries
Creating reusable, documented component libraries with consistent design systems. Storybook integration and accessibility testing included.
Performance Optimisation
Optimising frontend performance with code splitting, lazy loading, memoisation, and bundle analysis. Core Web Vitals improvements and Lighthouse audits.
Responsive Engineering
Mobile-first responsive development that works seamlessly across all devices. Fluid layouts, adaptive components, and progressive enhancement.
Accessibility (a11y)
WCAG 2.1 AA compliance with semantic HTML, ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation, and screen reader testing. Inclusive design for all users.
State Management
Implementing scalable state management with Redux Toolkit, Zustand, or React Query. Server state, client state, and form state handled efficiently.
Problems I solve
Helping businesses build fast, accessible, and maintainable frontend applications. Moving from slow, inconsistent interfaces to performant, scalable UI systems that improve user experience.
The Problem
Slow, unresponsive frontend affecting user experience and conversion rates
The Solution
Performance auditing and optimisation including code splitting, lazy loading, image optimisation, and efficient rendering patterns. Measurable Core Web Vitals improvements. See [website performance optimisation](/website-performance-optimisation) for broader performance services.
The Problem
Inconsistent UI across the application with duplicated code
The Solution
Building a component library with consistent styling, behaviour, and documentation. Reusable components that ensure design system adherence and reduce development time.
The Problem
Poor mobile experience driving away mobile users
The Solution
Mobile-first responsive development with touch-friendly interactions, adaptive layouts, and progressive enhancement. Testing across devices and screen sizes.
The Problem
Accessibility issues excluding users and creating legal risk
The Solution
Implementing WCAG 2.1 AA compliance with semantic HTML, proper focus management, keyboard navigation, and screen reader compatibility. Accessibility testing throughout development.
Technologies I work with
Modern React ecosystem and frontend tooling. Using current best practices and proven tools for efficient, type-safe, and accessible development.
React Core
TypeScript & JavaScript
State Management
Styling
Testing
Build & Tooling
How it works
A structured approach to frontend development ensuring your requirements are met. Regular testing and communication throughout the project.
Discovery
Understanding your frontend requirements, target users, and technical needs. Discussing architecture, design system, integrations, and performance expectations.
Planning
Creating component architecture, state management strategy, and project timeline. Setting up development environment with tooling and linting.
Development
Building your React application iteratively. Developing components, implementing state management, and integrating APIs with regular testing and updates.
Launch & Support
Deploying to production, optimising performance, and providing documentation. Ongoing support for maintenance and feature additions.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about frontend development. If you have a specific question not covered here, feel free to get in touch.
React is ideal for interactive web applications, dashboards, single-page applications, and projects requiring a component-based architecture. It is particularly suitable when you need a fast, responsive user interface with complex state management or when building a design system with reusable components.
Yes, TypeScript is my default choice for React projects. It provides type safety, better IDE support with autocomplete, and catches errors at compile time rather than runtime. This results in more maintainable code, fewer bugs, and better documentation through type definitions.
Performance is built in through code splitting, lazy loading components, memoisation with React.memo and useMemo, efficient re-rendering patterns, and bundle size optimisation. I use profiling tools like React DevTools and Lighthouse to identify and fix bottlenecks during development.
Accessibility is integrated throughout development - semantic HTML, proper heading hierarchy, ARIA attributes where needed, keyboard navigation, focus management, and screen reader testing. I aim for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance to ensure your application is usable by everyone.
Yes. I create reusable component libraries with consistent styling and behaviour. These can be documented with Storybook, tested for accessibility, and published as a package for your team to use across projects, ensuring consistency and development efficiency.
Yes. I regularly work with existing projects for improvements, feature additions, or modernisation. This includes refactoring legacy code, migrating to newer React versions, improving performance, updating dependencies, and implementing best practices.
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