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DJ Neill
@devsixstrings.bsky.social
Front End Engineer | JS | TS | C# | React | Next.js BJJ Purple Belt | Guitarist

https://djneill.com/
When you put things to a vote, anything can happen, and in my family, that usually means taking the road less traveled.

You found the dark side of the moon. 🎃
It’s a trick, not a treat. Better luck next year!
October 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Just launched a new site for Tacos Los Troncos.
100% across all Lighthouse scores, Performance, Accessibility, Best Practices & SEO.

I love seeing the domino effect of getting small businesses online.
One client’s DoorDash orders blew up once his site started ranking on Google.
October 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I was digging through the garage looking for lights and only found one strand of red. I hung them up anyway, but when my neighbor got home, I had to tell him that next year I’m going to need at least two or three. His single strand barely covered my doorway.
October 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
A little jam to end the day, it's a work in progress.
October 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
If you’re not following @DevLeader.Ca , you’re missing out. Shoutout to @shashi.bsky.social for connecting us 2 yrs ago. Nick always gives back, AMA streams, podcasts, etc, and somehow answers every question I’ve asked. Finally thanked him & heard his insights on learning new skills.
September 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Had an amazing time at CYC 25 (Commit Your Code)! Tons of insight on JavaScript, .NET, Cloud, AI, Java & Leadership—plus fun socials like pickleball, Truck Yard, and Fowling bowling (look it up 😅). Grateful for this community & already excited for the next one!
September 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Had some time for PennyWise and hit a small snag. I forgot the "Name" field in my wireframe.
I didn’t notice until I added test data.
1 DB migration, 6 component refactors, 1 hook tweak, and a type update later… It's back.
The ripple effect is real.
Probably won’t forget again.
July 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Whoever sent me this, my eyeballs are bleeding, and my computer just burst into flames.
July 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Between working on budgeting & projection tools for PennyWise (my Next.js + Supabase app), I've been expanding into C#/.NET.

There’s a real elegance to how things are structured in C#, especially around method organization and data handling, but I still wish the curly braces were on the same line.
July 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I did it! Touched grass!

My wife still refuses to try Jiu Jitsu.
Her exact words: “Rolling around with sweaty people, feet, getting squished, trying to kill each other? No thanks. I get enough elbows just sleeping next to you.”

She does love pickleball, so now I always have someone to play with.
July 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
My PennyWise dev cycle:
1 task done ✅
+4 new ones added 🔁

It might be time to MVP and chill.
July 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I’m bringing all of my budgeting and tracking tools into a dedicated app. Something simple, practical, and useful, not just for me, but for anyone looking to take control of their finances.
Focused on a smooth new user experience. You won't stare at an empty screen, wondering, "What do I do next?"
June 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM
My goal is to make it simple to monitor every dollar and foster better financial habits, without causing stress.
✅ Real-time financial snapshot
✅ Budgeting with dynamic category tracking
✅ Visualized spending habits
✅ Income & expense reports
✅ Account overview across checking, savings, and credit
May 31, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Shredding solos and shipping code.
One melts faces, the other melts servers.
#CodeAndRiff
May 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
This is 🔥! How can I get these made?
April 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Excited to share a preview of the Apartment Building Management System — a full-stack project from a 6-week dev cohort.

This demo covers the Tenant Dashboard (my main contribution). Full presentation w/ Admin Dashboard coming soon!

#buildinpublic #devshowcase
April 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We're lucky to have a talented designer on our team for the Dallas Software Developers Group cohort. He's pushing me to level up, and the results are looking sharp!
March 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I underestimated the amount of logic that goes into creating a reusable phone input component.

From formatting phone numbers to handling user input and validation, there’s more than meets the eye.
March 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Sneak peek at the tenant dashboard wireframe I’ve been working on for Dallas Software Developers Group, led by Dennis Garcia & Aaryan Das. More to come soon! 👀
February 24, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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February 10, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Let's go Birds! Ya want Philly Philly?
February 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
@jacobashley.bsky.social & @jasontorres.bsky.social are having too much fun at #CommitYourCode conference
December 6, 2024 at 3:42 AM
@marktechson.com has a great stage presence and made me interested in Angular.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and some great guitar advice.
December 6, 2024 at 3:40 AM
December 2, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Big update on my Money Guardian app!

✅ Integrated Appwrite for auth & database.
🔐 Built OAuth login (email, GitHub, Google) + password recovery.
📊 Features: Balance, income/expenses, savings, budget charts, & more!

Here’s a demo GIF + Figma designs I’ve matched closely!
December 2, 2024 at 5:47 PM