Hey, I'm Lucas! I'm a web engineer at Veryable in Dallas, building tools that help businesses manage their workforce more efficiently. I work mostly with React, TypeScript, and Next.js to create features that people actually use every day.
Before getting into tech, I ran eight restaurants for about ten years. It was chaotic, rewarding, and taught me a ton about solving real problems under pressure. That experience completely changed how I think about building software. Running those restaurants made me appreciate simple, reliable tools that just work when you need them. The same principles i apply to building software today!
I got into coding through DevMountain's bootcamp in 2022, and honestly haven't looked back. I love the puzzle-solving aspect of engineering and the satisfaction of shipping something that makes a difference. When I'm not coding, you'll probably find me exploring Dallas, trying out new restaurants (old habits), or picking up yet an other new hobby!
I write code that's easy to read and maintain. My teammates should be able to understand what I built.
Good design matters. If something looks confusing or feels clunky, people won't use it.
I like figuring out solutions to tricky problems. Sometimes the simple answer is the best one.
Tech changes fast. I keep up with what's new and figure out what's actually useful.
Thoughts on web development, design, and the latest technologies shaping the digital world.
Oct 11, 2024 • 6 min read
Managing modal state across components is painful. Learn how using nuqs and custom hooks makes it dead simple - no prop drilling, no context, just URL-based state that works everywhere.
Read more →Oct 11, 2024 • 8 min read
Stop waiting for backend APIs. Build complete features with realistic mock data, test all edge cases, and swap in the real API later. Here's the utility that changed my workflow.
Read more →Oct 11, 2024 • 9 min read
No context, no providers, no prop drilling. A toast notification utility you can import and call from anywhere in your app - components, hooks, utilities, or server actions.
Read more →Oct 17, 2025 • 6 min read
Sometimes features dont need to be coupled to Redux. Nobody likes having to deal with boiler plate.
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