Jordan Lee

Insights on web development, design, and technology.

Building for the web since 2018. I write about React, Next.js, TypeScript, and the tools that make developers productive.

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Building a Modern Blog with Next.js 16 and Tailwind CSS v4

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TypeScript Patterns Every React Developer Should Know

Practical TypeScript patterns for React apps — from generic components to discriminated unions and type-safe event handlers.

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Building a Modern Blog with Next.js 16 and Tailwind CSS v4

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Apr 15, 20268 min read

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TypeScript Patterns Every React Developer Should Know

Practical TypeScript patterns for React apps — from generic components to discriminated unions and type-safe event handlers.

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Migrating to Tailwind CSS v4: What You Need to Know

A practical guide to migrating from Tailwind CSS v3 to v4. New features, breaking changes, and the CSS-first configuration approach.

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Building a Design System from Scratch with React and Tailwind

How to create a consistent, scalable design system using React components and Tailwind CSS design tokens.

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Next.js Performance: From Good to Great

Practical techniques to optimize your Next.js application — from bundle analysis to image optimization and caching strategies.

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5 Lessons from My First Year as a Freelance Developer

What I learned about pricing, client communication, and building a sustainable freelance career as a web developer.

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Jordan Lee

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Building for the web since 2018. I write about React, Next.js, TypeScript, and the tools that make developers productive.

Insights on web development, design, and technology.

Featured

Building a Modern Blog with Next.js 16 and Tailwind CSS v4

TypeScript Patterns Every React Developer Should Know

All Posts

Building a Modern Blog with Next.js 16 and Tailwind CSS v4

TypeScript Patterns Every React Developer Should Know

Migrating to Tailwind CSS v4: What You Need to Know

Building a Design System from Scratch with React and Tailwind

Next.js Performance: From Good to Great

5 Lessons from My First Year as a Freelance Developer

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