Senior Frontend Software Engineer (TypeScript / React)

Development Philosophy

I am an advocate of the principles described in Clean Code (2008) by Bob Martin. These are:

1. Meaningful Names - Use descriptive, unambiguous names for variables, functions, and classes that reveal their intent.
2. Small Functions - Keep functions short and focused on a single task. They should do one thing and do it well.
3. Readable Code - Write code for humans to read first, machines second. Clear, simple, and straightforward beats clever or complex.
4. Avoid Duplication - Duplicated code leads to bugs and maintenance headaches. Extract common logic to reusable functions or classes.
5. Clear Comments - Comments should explain why something is done, not what the code does—ideally, the code itself should be self-explanatory.
6. Consistent Formatting - Maintain a consistent style for indentation, spacing, and braces to improve readability and reduce cognitive load.
7. Error Handling - Handle errors gracefully and clearly; avoid cluttering core logic with error checks by using exceptions or other clean patterns.
8. Write Tests - Automated tests (especially unit tests) ensure code correctness and enable safe refactoring.
9. Refactor Continuously - Keep code clean and flexible by regularly improving its structure without changing behavior.
10. Avoid Premature Optimization - Focus first on clarity and correctness; optimize only when necessary and backed by measurement.