Inspirations
People, teams, and projects that inspire my development journey and shape how I think about building great software.
Dan Abramov
DevelopersSoftware Engineer at Meta
Co-creator of Redux and Create React App. His deep understanding of React internals and ability to explain complex concepts simply has shaped how I think about state management and component architecture.
Vercel Team
DevelopersNext.js Creators
The team behind Next.js and Vercel platform. Their focus on developer experience and pushing the boundaries of what's possible with React and web development continues to inspire my work.
Kent C. Dodds
EducatorsFull Stack Developer & Educator
Creator of Testing Library and Epic React. His teaching philosophy and emphasis on practical, real-world development practices have greatly influenced my approach to testing and learning.
Figma Team
DesignersDesign Tool Innovators
The team that revolutionized design collaboration. Their approach to building intuitive, powerful tools and fostering design-developer collaboration inspires my work on user interfaces.
Why They Inspire Me
Their innovation in design tools, focus on collaboration, and ability to make complex design workflows simple and accessible.
Key Achievements
- Revolutionized design collaboration
- Built web-based design tool
- Improved design-dev handoff
Guillermo Rauch
EntrepreneursCEO of Vercel
Founder of Vercel and creator of Socket.io. His vision for the future of web development and focus on developer experience continues to shape the industry.
Addy Osmani
DevelopersEngineering Manager at Google
Google Chrome team member focused on web performance. His work on performance optimization and developer tools has shaped how I think about building fast, efficient web applications.
Why They Inspire Me
His deep expertise in web performance, commitment to making the web faster, and ability to translate complex performance concepts into actionable insights.
Key Achievements
- Chrome DevTools contributor
- Web performance expert
- Author of multiple books
Sarah Drasner
DevelopersVP of Developer Experience at Netlify
Expert in Vue.js, SVG animations, and developer experience. Her creative approach to web development and focus on making development more enjoyable inspires my work.
Why They Inspire Me
Her creativity in web development, expertise in animations, and dedication to improving developer experience and making coding more accessible.
Key Achievements
- Vue.js core team
- SVG animation expert
- Developer experience leader
Tobias Koppers
DevelopersCreator of Webpack
Creator of Webpack and Turbopack. His work on build tools and module bundling has fundamentally changed how we develop and deploy web applications.
Stripe Team
EntrepreneursPayment Infrastructure
The team that made online payments simple and developer-friendly. Their API design, documentation quality, and developer experience set the gold standard for B2B products.
Why They Inspire Me
Their exceptional API design, world-class documentation, and focus on making complex financial infrastructure simple and accessible for developers.
Key Achievements
- Simplified online payments
- Set API design standards
- Built developer-first platform
Dribbble Community
DesignersDesign Inspiration
The global design community that shares creative work daily. The quality and creativity of designs shared on Dribbble constantly pushes me to improve my UI/UX skills.
Why They Inspire Me
The incredible creativity, attention to detail, and innovative design solutions shared by the community inspire me to think differently about user interfaces.
Key Achievements
- Global design community
- Platform for creative inspiration
- Showcase of design excellence
Linear Team
DesignersProduct Design Excellence
The team behind Linear's exceptional product design and user experience. Their attention to detail, performance, and user-centric design philosophy inspires my approach to building products.
Why They Inspire Me
Their obsession with performance, beautiful design, and creating products that users genuinely love to use every day.
Key Achievements
- Built Linear project management tool
- Set new standards for product design
- Exceptional user experience
Evan You
DevelopersCreator of Vue.js
Creator of Vue.js and Vite. His approach to building developer-friendly frameworks and tools, along with his dedication to the open-source community, continues to inspire my work.
What Inspires Me
Technical Excellence
People who push the boundaries of what's possible with technology, create innovative solutions, and share their knowledge with the community.
Community Impact
Individuals and teams who contribute to open source, educate others, and help build a more inclusive and collaborative developer community.
Design Thinking
Creators who prioritize user experience, pay attention to details, and understand that great software is not just functional but also beautiful and intuitive.