Hello Dev Community! I’m Jacob, a Senior Web Developer Exploring What It Means to Build Well ✌️



This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Jacob Byers

I’m a senior freelance web developer who partners with marketing teams to build high-performance, scalable websites using tools like Next.js, Sanity, and Vercel. I care deeply about clean, composable architecture that evolves as a business grows. Not code that needs a full rebuild every two years.

I’ve been building on the web for a long time, but lately my focus has shifted toward the why behind what we build. I’m interested in how technical decisions shape creativity, speed, and even the energy of a team.

Here on Dev.to I plan to share:

  • Practical lessons from real-world projects with Next.js and Sanity
  • Experiments in content modeling and CMS architecture
  • Ways to keep performance, SEO, and maintainability in balance
  • Reflections on freelancing, focus, and sustainable creative work

If any of that resonates with you, follow along or drop a comment. I’d love to connect with others who care about building for the long term.

Thanks for having me here.

– Jacob Byers

Link to my portfolio


This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Jacob Byers