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Thank you for writing this. I've come to exactly the same conclusion after a decade of building and delivering complex tangible applications which others have to maintain after I'm gone.
SEEKING WORK | Central Europe(EU, CET+0) | Remote | https://getivor.com
I'm a seasoned web development expert with a knack for UX design. I specialize in front-end(React), but also do back-end(Node).
I have extensive experience in architecting, building, and delivering large custom-made web applications.
Over the last decade I helped several US/EU based clients build Airbnb-like platforms, real-time GPS vehicle tracking suites, healthcare/finance/construction apps, and more.
I mostly collaborate with tech companies, but also have a lot of positive experiences assuming CTO-for-hire roles to work with non-technical founders.
Tech stack: React.js, JS/TypeScript/Babel, Node, Webpack, GraphQL, ESLint, Cypress.io, styled-components etc.
• Read more on my website: https://getivor.com
• View recent project - Jira Clone (6,4k stars): https://github.com/oldboyxx/jira_clone | Live demo: https://jira.ivorreic.com
• Passion project from 2014 (100k monthly visitors): https://movieo.me/movies
RATE: $150/hour with a minimum budget of $30k.
Get in touch: ivor@codetree.co
SEEKING WORK | Central Europe(EU, CET+0) | Remote | https://getivor.com
I'm a seasoned web development expert with a knack for UX design. I specialize in front-end(React), but also do back-end(Node).
I have extensive experience in architecting, building, and delivering large custom-made web applications.
Over the last decade I helped several US/EU based clients build Airbnb-like platforms, real-time GPS vehicle tracking suites, healthcare/finance/construction apps, and more.
I mostly collaborate with tech companies, but also have a lot of positive experiences assuming CTO-for-hire roles to work with non-technical founders.
Tech stack: React.js, JS/TypeScript/Babel, Node, Webpack, GraphQL, ESLint, Cypress.io, styled-components etc.
• Read more on my website: https://getivor.com
• View recent project - Jira Clone (6,4k stars): https://github.com/oldboyxx/jira_clone | Live demo: https://jira.ivorreic.com
• Passion project from 2014 (100k monthly visitors): https://movieo.me/movies
RATE: $150/hour with a minimum budget of $30k.
Get in touch: ivor@codetree.co
SEEKING WORK | Central Europe(EU, CET+0) | Remote | https://getivor.com
I'm a seasoned web development expert with a knack for UX design. I specialize in front-end(React), but also do back-end(Node).
I have extensive experience in architecting, building, and delivering large custom-made web applications.
Over the last decade I helped several US/EU based clients build Airbnb-like platforms, real-time GPS vehicle tracking suites, healthcare/finance/construction apps, and more.
I mostly collaborate with tech companies, but also have a lot of positive experiences assuming CTO-for-hire roles to work with non-technical founders.
Tech stack: React.js, JS/TypeScript/Babel, Node, Webpack, GraphQL, ESLint, Cypress.io, styled-components etc.
• Read more on my website: https://getivor.com
• View recent project - Jira Clone (6,4k stars): https://github.com/oldboyxx/jira_clone | Live demo: https://jira.ivorreic.com
• Passion project from 2014 (100k monthly visitors): https://movieo.me/movies
RATE: $150/hour with a minimum budget of $30k.
Get in touch: ivor@codetree.co
We are a two-person web development team with extensive experience in architecting, building, and managing large custom-made applications.
Recent projects: https://codetree.co/case-studies
Throughout the last decade we built Airbnb-like platforms, music streaming apps, healthcare/finance/construction apps, real-time GPS vehicle tracking suites, worked on core systems of big data platforms (millions of daily transactions) and more.
We mostly collaborate with companies, but also have a lot of positive experiences assuming CTO-for-hire roles to work with non-technical founders.
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Location: Central Europe
Remote: Yes, since the beginning of our careers
Willing to relocate: No
Email: vedran@codetree.co
---
We specialize in in back-end, DevOps, system administration (Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, Elastic, Docker, AWS, etc.), and also do light React/Front-end work when necessary.
Read more on https://codetree.co/
SEEKING WORK | Central Europe | Remote web development
My partner and I have extensive experience in architecting, building, and managing large custom-made web applications.
Recent projects: https://codetree.co/case-studies
Throughout the last decade we built Airbnb-like platforms, music streaming apps, healthcare/finance/construction apps, real-time GPS vehicle tracking suites, worked on core systems of big data platforms (millions of daily transactions) and more.
We mostly collaborate with companies, but also have a lot of positive experiences assuming CTO-for-hire roles to work with non-technical founders.
We specialize in back-end, DevOps, system administration (Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, Elastic, etc.), and also do light React/Front-end work when necessary.
Read more: https://codetree.co/
Get in touch: vedran@codetree.co
SEEKING WORK | Central Europe | Remote web development
My partner and I have extensive experience in architecting, building, and managing large custom-made web applications.
Recent projects: https://codetree.co/case-studies
Throughout the last decade we built Airbnb-like platforms, music streaming apps, healthcare/finance/construction apps, real-time GPS vehicle tracking suites, worked on core systems of big data platforms (millions of daily transactions) and more.
We mostly collaborate with companies, but also have a lot of positive experiences assuming CTO-for-hire roles to work with non-technical founders.
We specialize in back-end, DevOps, system administration (Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, Elastic, etc.), and also do light React/Front-end work when necessary.
Read more: https://codetree.co/
Get in touch: vedran@codetree.co
We are a two-person web development team with extensive experience in architecting, building, and managing large custom-made applications.
Recent projects: https://codetree.co/case-studies
Throughout the last decade we built Airbnb-like platforms, music streaming apps, healthcare/finance/construction apps, real-time GPS vehicle tracking suites, worked on core systems of big data platforms (millions of daily transactions) and more.
We mostly collaborate with companies, but also have a lot of positive experiences assuming CTO-for-hire roles to work with non-technical founders.
---
Location: Central Europe
Remote: Yes, since the beginning of our careers
Willing to relocate: No
Email: vedran@codetree.co
---
We specialize in in back-end, DevOps, system administration (Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, Elastic, Docker, AWS, etc.), and also do light React/Front-end work when necessary.
Read more on https://codetree.co/
We are a two-person web development team with extensive experience in architecting, building, and managing large custom-made applications.
Recent projects: https://codetree.co/case-studies
Throughout the last decade we built Airbnb-like platforms, music streaming apps, healthcare/finance/construction apps, real-time GPS vehicle tracking suites, worked on core systems of big data platforms (millions of daily transactions) and more.
We mostly collaborate with companies, but also have a lot of positive experiences assuming CTO-for-hire roles to work with non-technical founders.
---
Location: Central Europe
Remote: Yes, since the beginning of our careers
Willing to relocate: No
Email: vedran@codetree.co
---
We specialize in in back-end, DevOps, system administration (Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, Elastic, Docker, AWS, etc.), and also do light React/Front-end work when necessary.
Read more on https://codetree.co/
SEEKING WORK | Central Europe | Remote web development
My partner and I have extensive experience in architecting, building, and managing large custom-made web applications.
Recent projects: https://codetree.co/case-studies
Throughout the last decade we built Airbnb-like platforms, music streaming apps, healthcare/finance/construction apps, real-time GPS vehicle tracking suites, worked on core systems of big data platforms (millions of daily transactions) and more.
We mostly collaborate with companies, but also have a lot of positive experiences assuming CTO-for-hire roles to work with non-technical founders.
We specialize in back-end, DevOps, system administration (Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, Elastic, etc.), and also do light React/Front-end work when necessary.
Read more: https://codetree.co/
Get in touch: vedran@codetree.co
Location: Central Europe (EU, CET+0)
Remote: Yes, since the beginning of my career.
Willing to relocate: No, but I can visit often.
Technologies: React.js, JS/TypeScript/Babel, Node, Webpack, GraphQL, ESLint, Cypress.io, styled-components etc.
Email: ivor@codetree.co
---
I'm a seasoned web development expert with a knack for UX design. I specialize in front-end(React), but also do back-end(Node).
I have extensive experience in architecting, building, and delivering large custom-made web applications.
Over the last decade I helped several US/EU based clients build Airbnb-like platforms, real-time GPS vehicle tracking suites, healthcare/finance/construction apps, and more.
I mostly collaborate with tech companies, but also have a lot of positive experiences assuming CTO-for-hire roles to work with non-technical founders.
• Read more on my website: https://getivor.com
• View recent project - Jira Clone (4,5k stars): https://github.com/oldboyxx/jira_clone | Live demo: https://jira.ivorreic.com
• Passion project from 2014 (100k monthly visitors): https://movieo.me/movies
SEEKING WORK | Central Europe(EU, CET+0) | Remote | https://getivor.com
I'm a seasoned web development expert with a knack for UX design. I specialize in front-end(React), but also do back-end(Node).
I have extensive experience in architecting, building, and delivering large custom-made web applications.
Over the last decade I helped several US/EU based clients build Airbnb-like platforms, real-time GPS vehicle tracking suites, healthcare/finance/construction apps, and more.
I mostly collaborate with tech companies, but also have a lot of positive experiences assuming CTO-for-hire roles to work with non-technical founders.
Tech stack: React.js, JS/TypeScript/Babel, Node, Webpack, GraphQL, ESLint, Cypress.io, styled-components etc.
• Read more on my website: https://getivor.com
• View recent project - Jira Clone (4,5k stars): https://github.com/oldboyxx/jira_clone | Live demo: https://jira.ivorreic.com
• Passion project from 2014 (100k monthly visitors): https://movieo.me/movies
Get in touch: ivor@codetree.co
SEEKING WORK | Central Europe(CET+0) | Remote | https://getivor.com
I'm a seasoned web development expert with a knack for UX design. I specialize in front-end(React), but also do back-end(Node).
I have extensive experience in architecting, building, and delivering large custom-made web applications.
Over the last decade I helped several US/EU based clients build Airbnb-like platforms, real-time GPS vehicle tracking suites, healthcare/finance/construction apps, and more.
I mostly collaborate with tech companies, but also have a lot of positive experiences assuming CTO-for-hire roles to work with non-technical founders.
Tech stack: React.js, JS/TypeScript/Babel, Node, Webpack, GraphQL, ESLint, Cypress.io, styled-components etc.
• Read more on my website: https://getivor.com
• View recent project - Jira Clone (4,5k stars): https://github.com/oldboyxx/jira_clone | Live demo: https://jira.ivorreic.com
• Passion project from 2014 (100k monthly visitors): https://movieo.me/movies
Get in touch: ivor@codetree.co
Location: Central Europe (EU, CET+0)
Remote: Yes, since the beginning of my career.
Willing to relocate: No, but I can visit often.
Technologies: React.js, JS/TypeScript/Babel, Node, Webpack, GraphQL, ESLint, Cypress.io, styled-components etc.
Email: ivor@codetree.co
---
I'm a seasoned web development expert with a knack for UX design. I specialize in front-end(React), but also do back-end(Node).
I have extensive experience in architecting, building, and delivering large custom-made web applications.
Over the last decade I helped several US/EU based clients build Airbnb-like platforms, real-time GPS vehicle tracking suites, healthcare/finance/construction apps, and more.
I mostly collaborate with tech companies, but also have a lot of positive experiences assuming CTO-for-hire roles to work with non-technical founders.
• Read more on my website: https://getivor.com
• View recent project - Jira Clone (4,5k stars): https://github.com/oldboyxx/jira_clone | Live demo: https://jira.ivorreic.com
• Passion project from 2014 (100k monthly visitors): https://movieo.me/movies
Location: Central Europe (EU, CET+0)
Remote: Yes, since the beginning of my career.
Willing to relocate: No, but I can visit often.
Technologies: React.js, JS/TypeScript/Babel, Node, Webpack, GraphQL, ESLint, Cypress.io, styled-components etc.
Email: ivor@codetree.co
---
I'm a seasoned web development expert with a knack for UX design. I specialize in front-end(React), but also do back-end(Node).
I have extensive experience in architecting, building, and delivering large custom-made web applications. I prefer working on one project at the time and usually do 6+ month long engagements.
Over the last decade I helped several US/EU based clients build Airbnb-like platforms, real-time GPS vehicle tracking suites, healthcare/finance/construction apps, and more.
I mostly collaborate with tech companies, but also have a lot of positive experiences assuming CTO-for-hire roles to work with non-technical founders.
• Read more on my website: https://getivor.com
• View recent project - Jira Clone (3,9k stars): https://github.com/oldboyxx/jira_clone | Live demo: https://jira.ivorreic.com
• Passion project from 2014 (100k monthly visitors): https://movieo.me/movies
SEEKING WORK | Central Europe(CET+0) | Remote | https://getivor.com
I'm a seasoned web development expert with a knack for UX design. I specialize in front-end(React), but also do back-end(Node).
I have extensive experience in architecting, building, and delivering large custom-made web applications. I prefer working on one project at the time and usually do 6+ month long engagements.
Over the last decade I helped several US/EU based clients build Airbnb-like platforms, real-time GPS vehicle tracking suites, healthcare/finance/construction apps, and more.
I mostly collaborate with tech companies, but also have a lot of positive experiences assuming CTO-for-hire roles to work with non-technical founders.
Tech stack: React.js, JS/TypeScript/Babel, Node, Webpack, GraphQL, ESLint, Cypress.io, styled-components etc.
• Read more on my website: https://getivor.com
• View recent project - Jira Clone (3,9k stars): https://github.com/oldboyxx/jira_clone | Live demo: https://jira.ivorreic.com
• Passion project from 2014 (100k monthly visitors): https://movieo.me/movies
Get in touch: ivor@codetree.co
I switched because `</>` breaks syntax highlighting on Github for `.jsx` files.
And since most people will be inspecting the code on Github, I thought it was worth switching.
I wanted to get better at writing hooks and working with hooks. Learning was one of the reasons for creating this in the first place.
Creator of "Jira Clone" here.
First of all I want to make it clear that this is just a showcase/demo product. It's definitely not something I'm planning to sell.
Additionally, it's not even remotely production ready, and it's missing about a zillion features that would make it a full-fledged project management software.
The main reason I built this was to have a good showcase for potential future clients.
The second reason was to share with the community. More specifically to show how to organize non-trivial React projects and to provide folks with a bunch of React code to learn from.
The third reason was to improve my skills and get better at working with hooks, TypeScript, and a couple of other things.
Back when I was learning React (4 years ago) I was a bit frustrated by the lack of non-trivial example projects. It was either a bunch of to-do lists, or hugely complex codebases like https://github.com/Automattic/wp-calypso.
I like to think that this Jira Clone presents a nice middle ground.
Bonus: Here's a Trello clone I built while learning React four years ago: https://boxd.ivorreic.com/ :)
SEEKING WORK | Central Europe | Remote two-person web development team, also hireable individually
My partner and I have extensive experience in architecting, building, and managing large custom-made web applications.
Recent projects: https://codetree.co/case-studies
Throughout the last decade we built Airbnb-like platforms, music streaming apps, healthcare/finance/construction apps, real-time GPS vehicle tracking suites, worked on core systems of big data platforms (millions of daily transactions) and more.
We mostly collaborate with companies, but also have a lot of positive experiences assuming CTO-for-hire roles to work with non-technical founders.
I specialize in front-end, but also do back-end(node) and UX design (JS/TypeScript/Babel, React, Webpack, GraphQL, ESLint, CSS etc.).
My partner specializes in back-end, DevOps, system administration (Ruby on Rails, Java, PostgreSQL, Elastic, Docker, AWS, etc.), and also does light front-end work.
Read more: https://codetree.co/
Get in touch: ivor@codetree.co
We are a two-person web development team (also hireable individually) with extensive experience in architecting, building, and managing large custom-made applications.
Recent projects: https://codetree.co/case-studies
Throughout the last decade we built Airbnb-like platforms, music streaming apps, healthcare/finance/construction apps, real-time GPS vehicle tracking suites, worked on core systems of big data platforms (millions of daily transactions) and more.
We mostly collaborate with companies, but also have a lot of positive experiences assuming CTO-for-hire roles to work with non-technical founders.
---
Location: Central Europe
Remote: Yes, since the beginning of our careers
Willing to relocate: No
Email: ivor@codetree.co
---
I specialize in front-end, but also do back-end(node) and UX design (JS/TypeScript/Babel, React, Webpack, GraphQL, ESLint, CSS etc.).
My partner specializes in back-end, DevOps, system administration (Ruby on Rails, Java, PostgreSQL, Elastic, Docker, AWS, etc.), and also does light front-end work.
Read more on https://codetree.co/
Remote two-person web development team, also hireable individually
Location: Central Europe
Remote: Yes, since the beginning of our careers
Willing to relocate: No, but we can visit
Email: ivor@codetree.co
My partner and I have extensive experience in architecting, building, and managing large custom-made web applications.
Recent projects: https://codetree.co/case-studies
I (Ivor) specialize in front-end, but also do back-end(node) and UX design (JS/TypeScript/Babel, React, Webpack, GraphQL, ESLint, CSS etc.).
My partner (Vedran) specializes in back-end, DevOps, system administration (Ruby on Rails, Java, PostgreSQL, Elastic, Docker, AWS, etc.), and also does light front-end work.
Throughout the last decade we built Airbnb-like platforms, music streaming apps, healthcare/finance/construction apps, real-time GPS vehicle tracking suites, worked on core systems of big data platforms (millions of daily transactions) and more.
We mostly collaborate with companies, but also have a lot of positive experiences assuming CTO-for-hire roles to work with non-technical founders.
Both of us are immediately available for full/part time contracts. The rate is approximately $90/hour depending on engagement details.
Read more on https://codetree.co/
Get in touch: ivor@codetree.co | Skype: ivor.reic (11am-10pm UTC)
SEEKING WORK | EU | Remote two-person web development team, also hireable individually
My partner and I have extensive experience in architecting, building, and managing large custom-made web applications.
Recent projects: https://codetree.co/case-studies
I (Ivor) specialize in front-end, but also do back-end(node) and UX design (JS/TypeScript/Babel, React, Webpack, GraphQL, ESLint, CSS etc.).
My partner (Vedran) specializes in back-end, DevOps, system administration (Ruby on Rails, Java, PostgreSQL, Elastic, Docker, AWS, etc.), and also does light front-end work.
Throughout the last decade we worked with US/EU based clients to help them build Airbnb-like platforms, music streaming apps, healthcare/finance/construction apps, real-time GPS vehicle tracking suites, core systems of big data platforms (millions of daily transactions) and more.
We mostly collaborate with tech companies, but also have a lot of positive experiences assuming CTO-for-hire roles to work with non-technical founders.
Both of us are immediately available for full/part time contracts. The rate is approximately $90/hour depending on engagement details.
Read more: https://codetree.co/
Get in touch: ivor@codetree.co | Skype: ivor.reic (11am-10pm UTC)
We are a two-person web development team (also hireable individually) with extensive experience in architecting, building, and managing large custom-made applications.
Recent projects: https://codetree.co/case-studies
Throughout the last decade we built Airbnb-like platforms, music streaming apps, healthcare/finance/construction apps, real-time GPS vehicle tracking suites, worked on core systems of big data platforms (millions of daily transactions) and more.
We mostly collaborate with companies, but also have a lot of positive experiences assuming CTO-for-hire roles to work with non-technical founders.
---
Location: Central Europe
Remote: Yes, since the beginning of our careers
Willing to relocate: No
Email: ivor@codetree.co
---
I specialize in front-end, UX design (Javascript ES6+, React, Vue, Svelte, HTML/CSS, Webpack, Node, etc.), and also do light back-end work.
My partner specializes in back-end, DevOps, system administration (Ruby on Rails, Java, PostgreSQL, Elastic, Docker, AWS, etc.), and also does light front-end work.
Read more on https://codetree.co/
SEEKING WORK | Central Europe | Remote two-person web development team, also hireable individually
My partner and I have extensive experience in architecting, building, and managing large custom-made web applications.
Recent projects: https://codetree.co/case-studies
Throughout the last decade we built Airbnb-like platforms, music streaming apps, healthcare/finance/construction apps, real-time GPS vehicle tracking suites, worked on core systems of big data platforms (millions of daily transactions) and more.
We mostly collaborate with companies, but also have a lot of positive experiences assuming CTO-for-hire roles to work with non-technical founders.
I specialize in front-end, UX design (Javascript ES6+, React, Vue, Svelte, HTML/CSS, Webpack, Node, etc.), and also do light back-end work.
My partner specializes in back-end, DevOps, system administration (Ruby on Rails, Java, PostgreSQL, Elastic, Docker, AWS, etc.), and also does light front-end work.
Read more: https://codetree.co/
Get in touch: ivor@codetree.co
In the past several years I haven't seen a non-trivial app built without some kind of a build system, but I'm sure there are folks who don't use them.
Why are you asking? Learning how to use webpack (for example) can be difficult depending on your background, but once you set everything up it's pretty solid. Plus you could use boilerplates like create-react-app if you're not willing to invest too much time into figuring it out.
For how long have you been doing web development?
For a novice it's common to feel a bit frustrated and lost. You however are simply bored by it, so I don't think that matters in this case.
Is there anything else (realistic) you'd prefer to be doing? Can you imagine yourself in some other position? Does it invoke happiness?
The main issue, I think, is the fact that I was already fairly successful when I decided to move. I was working remotely and it didn't really matter where I lived. If I moved a couple of years prior the story might have been different: I'd have something to chase.
I hate doing a healthy thing. I don't want to do it. But when I do, I feel momentously better afterwards.
Ah yes, that's familiar.
When I was younger (~18 yo), I always dreamed of leaving my small central European country and moving to the States, Canada, or somewhere in Australia. I couldn't imagine staying at home. It simply wasn't exciting enough and I didn't see my future here.
My buddy and I used to hype ourselves up and talk about our future plans, which country we'd move to, in which ways we'd survive (our brightest idea at the time was driving cabs in Sydney, haha).
A couple of years later we started doing web development and got our first gigs. Now that we had some cash in our hands, we decided to — for a start — move to Berlin.
My buddy moved right away and got a job in local startup. I followed him a month later and had a remote US based client. I arrived in January. It was quite cold, often raining, and all around kind of depressing. I didn't know anyone and lived in a small apartment with a bunch of hippy roommates I didn't vibe with. Since I worked remotely I didn't have any coworkers to hang out with. I ended up renting an overpriced desk in a hipster co-working place where everyone kept to themselves and pretended to work. After a month I started getting depressed and it affected my work, so I bought a one-way ticket and moved back to my home country.
Shortly after moving back, I finally found my flow. I co-created a passion project with another friend (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8547351), started increasing my contracting rates, found higher quality clients, etc. I rented a small apartment in the city centre, hung out with friends and family, and basically loved my life (still do!). When I wanted some excitement and a change of scenery, I would jump on a plane and do a road trip abroad.
My buddy who didn't work remotely stayed in Berlin, made friends with some of his co-workers, expanded his social circle, and all in all had a great time. He then proceeded to get married, moved to San Francisco, worked at a FAANG-like corp, got divorced, and in the end moved back to the home country as well. Not (entirely) because of the divorce, but because he craved real friendship which he couldn't find in SF.
I guess the point of this story is... Being lonely sucks and having friends and family close is important? Yeah.