Courtney Hackshaw
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Courtney is a developer who loves bringing ideas to life. With Python, TypeScript, React, PHP, React Native and a dash of microservices magic 🪄, he’s passionate about building tools that make life easier — and sharing what he learns along the way. 💡 When he’s not shipping code, you’ll probably find him sketching out the next big side project or geeking out about how systems fit together. 🚀
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Recent articles
Where React performance issues start
January 6, 2026•982 words
Let's dive into the React fundamentals. This will help us build up a solid mental model that will allow us to understand what happens when react updates the UI.
How I Chose The Tech Stack For Job Helper
October 27, 2025•1,553 words
Choosing a tech stack isn’t just about picking trendy tools, it’s about aligning architecture with real-world needs.
Let’s Be Specific: CSS Specificity Explained
September 22, 2025•1,553 words
Struggling with stubborn CSS rules? Learn how specificity works so you can write styles that apply the way you want, every time
Sharing Code Across Python Microservices with Poetry, Pip, and Docker
August 25, 2025•1,226 words
When working on multiple Python projects within a microservices architectured solution, it makes sense to reuse code.