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Jacob Byers
Jacob Byers

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

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

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James Parker

Welcome, Jacob! Really appreciate your focus on building for the long term — it’s refreshing to hear from someone who values scalable architecture and thoughtful CMS design over quick fixes. Looking forward to your insights on balancing performance, SEO, and maintainability. Definitely following your work!