Hey, I'm

JohnCarroll

Software engineer crafting thoughtful digital experiences.Builder. Learner. Curious mind.

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John Carroll

01. About

A bit about me

I'm a software engineer always exploring new technologies, patterns, and ways of thinking. Outside of work, I spend most of my time running, cycling, or figuring out my next race. I also like cars, good food, and building random things on the side.

Running & Triathlon

Finished my first marathon and Ironman 70.3 in 2024. Working toward a century ride this year.

Cars

Into cars and what's happening in automotive tech.

Food & Travel

Always looking for the next good restaurant or trip.

Side Projects

I like building things—usually web apps, sometimes just to see if I can.

03. Blog

Recent thoughts

Writing about software, design, and the occasional insight from building things on the web.

Building a Modern Personal Site with Next.js 15

A deep dive into creating a sophisticated personal website using the latest Next.js features, Tailwind CSS v4, and modern animation techniques.

Next.jsReact

The Art of Kinetic Typography on the Web

Exploring techniques for creating beautiful text animations using Framer Motion and CSS.

AnimationFramer Motion

Design Systems: From Zero to Hero

How I built a scalable design system using CSS variables, Tailwind, and component libraries.

Design SystemsCSS
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