Next.js Development
Next.js developer in Northern Virginia — custom web apps, CMS migrations, and full-stack builds for startups and businesses in the DC metro area.
Why I Build with Next.js
Next.js is the framework I default to for most custom web application work. It's React under the hood, which means a vast ecosystem and a familiar component model, but Next.js adds the structure that production applications need: server-side rendering, static generation, file-based routing, API routes, and image optimization out of the box.
I've been building with React since it was version 0.14, and with Next.js since version 9. PII.link (a time-tracking app I built) and the Keyte Group consulting site both run on Next.js. I know where the sharp edges are.
What I Build
Custom web applications — full-stack Next.js apps with database connections, authentication, API routes, and production deployment. If you need something that a CMS or Webflow can't do, this is the path.
Marketing sites and portfolios — Next.js generates static HTML that loads fast, ranks well in search, and doesn't require a server to host. For sites that don't need a CMS editor, this is often cleaner than Webflow.
CMS migrations — moving legacy platforms (Concrete5, Drupal, old WordPress builds, custom PHP) to a modern Next.js architecture. I migrated the Keyte Group from Concrete5 to Next.js, preserving their design while dramatically improving performance and maintainability.
API integrations — connecting your site to third-party services: payment processors, CRMs, email platforms, analytics, authentication providers.
Who This Is For
- Technical founders who know they need React/Next.js and want a developer who's been in the ecosystem for years, not months
- CTOs and engineering leads at startups who need a senior contractor for a specific build or migration
- Business owners whose current site is running on a legacy platform that's become a liability
- Product teams who need a marketing site that can grow with the product
The Technology Stack
For most Next.js projects, my default stack is:
- Framework: Next.js 15 (App Router)
- Language: TypeScript throughout
- Styling: Tailwind CSS
- Database: PostgreSQL (via Supabase or direct), Firebase Firestore, or PlanetScale depending on the use case
- Auth: Clerk, NextAuth, or Firebase Auth
- Deployment: Cloudflare Pages, Vercel, or AWS depending on requirements
- Analytics: Google Analytics 4 with proper event tracking
I'll adjust based on what the project actually needs. If you're already invested in a particular database or auth provider, I'll work with it.
When Next.js Is Not the Right Answer
If your project is primarily a marketing or informational site that non-technical editors need to update, Webflow is often the better choice. I'll tell you which one makes more sense during our first conversation — I'd rather recommend the right tool than oversell you on a custom build you don't need.
Relevant Projects
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No sales pitch. Just a conversation about what you're building and whether I'm the right fit.
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