Christopher Nathaniel
I’m a developer and designer based in Suffolk, UK. I build websites and applications, working across ecommerce, WordPress, Laravel and React.
I write about projects I’m working on, things I’m learning and life outside work. You’ll also find notes on books and running.
You can see my work, read a little about me, or get in touch.
- Running volume over the last 7 days: 61.6 of 80 km
- Cycling volume over the last 7 days: 94.5 of 10 km
- Pomodoro focus hours over the last 7 days: 29.7 of 50 h
- Bugs fixed over the last 7 days: 38
- GitHub deployments over the last 7 days: 33
- Positivity rating over the last 7 days: 91 of 100
Writing
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Why accessibility belongs in the SEO conversation
Readable content, meaningful structure and usable controls support the people visiting a website and help make its information easier to understand.
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From pages to useful tools: why I believe in web applications
Why I see the web moving beyond brochure pages towards useful applications, and why the familiar strengths of websites still matter.
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Building a straightforward accordion with JavaScript and CSS
A small accordion for agency websites, built with plain JavaScript, native buttons and visible content before the script loads.
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CSS3 and Bootstrap: a useful foundation for agency websites
How I use responsive CSS and Bootstrap 3 as a practical foundation for agency websites, while keeping the design, content and client in view.
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How I approach application design
Designing a business application from the information it holds to the people using it: requirements, wireframes, familiar patterns, permissions and testing.