Stefan Plösser

As the front-end lead and co-architect, I developed the overall application structure in close collaboration with the back-end lead. We opted for a dockerized stack, employing Django and PostgreSQL on the server-side, React with React Query for data fetching and MUI as the UI foundation. The app is deployed using a Gitlab CI/CD pipeline, targeting servers provisioned by Ansible.

OpenAPI Specification (formerly Swagger Specification) serves as the basis for generating client services and interfaces. In conjunction with a strict TypeScript setup, this has proven to be a strong foundation for keeping back- and front-end types in sync at all times.

Besides setting up the project and choosing the right frameworks, I oversaw the front-end development in terms of code reviews. As always, my focus was on clean, maintainable code, including high test coverage using React Testing Library, Cypress, and Jest.

In this project, I supported a legal tech startup by launching its first MVP for market validation. Together with the customer, I drafted the initial wireframes, guided the design process, and then moved to implement the solution.

The stack is based on a WordPress back end where the customer puts their content. The site is rendered with Gatsby for maximum performance and crawlability, pulling the data from WordPress via GraphQL. The global state is kept in Redux, and Material UI serves as the UI foundation. Some Lottie SVG animations provide the site with a unique touch.

The page is getting a lot of organic search traffic, combining valuable content with strong on-site SEO and a delightful UX.

As a co-founder of the web development agency NWON, I was heavily involved in the latest relaunch of our online appearance.

I used Figma to capture our concept ideas and create a wireframe version of the page, and all team members developed the content. As the front-end lead, I set up the project based on Next.js, MUI, and Framer Motion.

During the development, I mainly coordinated the team, gave reviews, and implemented a couple of components myself. The result is a performant website with rich content and playful animations.