Welcome to my corner of the internet. I write about web development, share what I'm learning, and explore new ideas.
What I
Build With
Technologies I reach for daily. Always learning, always exploring.
// Languages & Frameworks
React & Next.js
My go-to for fast, SEO-friendly web apps. App Router, RSC, and streaming.
TypeScript
Type-safe JavaScript that catches errors before runtime. Essential for large codebases.
Tailwind CSS
Utility-first CSS for rapid, consistent design systems.
// Tools & Platform
Git & GitHub
Version control, CI/CD with Actions, pull request workflows.
Vercel & Netlify
Deploy with confidence. Edge functions, previews, instant rollbacks.
PostgreSQL
Reliable relational database with Prisma ORM for type-safe access.
// Currently Exploring
Server Components
Deep diving into RSC and streaming — the future of React architecture.
Rust
Systems programming. Interested in WebAssembly and performance.
AI Integration
LLM APIs, RAG patterns, AI-powered developer tools.
Latest
Posts
Recent thoughts, learnings, and experiments.
I Told You to Wait. CSS Anchor Positioning Is Here.
CSS Anchor Positioning hit Baseline in March 2026. Here's how to delete Floating UI, Popper.js, and Tippy.js from your bundle this week.
30 Days with the React Compiler: What I Stopped Memoizing
I spent 30 days with the React Compiler in production. Here's what memoization code I deleted, what performance actually improved, and whether it's worth the compile-time trade-off.
Rust + WebAssembly: When It's Actually Worth the Complexity
Rust and WebAssembly promise blazing performance in the browser. But is the toolchain complexity worth it? Here's what I learned shipping WASM in production.
Hi, I'm
Nick.
Nick Paolini
nick@nickpaolini.com
I build things for the web. My focus is clean, maintainable code and interfaces that work well for everyone.
When I'm not coding, I explore new tools, read about web standards, and contribute to open source.
Responsive Design
Seamless across devices
Accessibility
Inclusive by default
Performance
Every ms matters
Motion Design
Purposeful animation
Stack &
Principles
My toolkit and the philosophy behind every decision.
01
Frontend
Interfaces that feel natural
02
Backend
APIs that scale and perform
03
DevOps & Tools
Streamlined dev workflow
04
Design Systems
Consistent, accessible UX
01
Code as Communication
I treat code like prose — future developers should understand intent at a glance.
02
Empathy-Driven Dev
Every line of code affects a real person. I design for diverse users and accessibility needs first.
03
Performance is a Feature
Speed isn't vanity — it's user experience. I measure and optimize because every millisecond matters.
04
Continuous Evolution
Technology changes fast, but fundamentals endure. I balance cutting-edge tools with proven patterns.
Let's
Connect.
Have a project in mind or want to collaborate? I'm ready to connect.