Close up of Derick's head. He has one eyebrow raised, a handle bar moustache (both ends point upwards, like a b-grade Salvador Dali), and wild, curly hair. It's supposed to elicit the sense that Derick doesn't take himself too seriously.

About Derick Yearnsmith

I'm a web developer and world-wide-web enthusiast in Brisbane, Australia.

I love solving puzzles; crafting quality, accessible software; and doing so in cross-functional, agile teams.

Whether it's UI or API – I want to be in it – learning new things, sharing knowledge, and delivering real solutions to clients and internal stakeholders alike.

A detail orientated, tenacious, yet pragmatic problem solver – I have used TypeScript, React, .NET and teamwork to deliver features for startups, government, and enterprise projects.

I'm also big on best-practice for CSS, Responsive Design, and Web Accessibility (beyond simply WCAG conformance).

Loves:

  • em and en dashes — and ellipsis… even previous to 2022.
  • fantastic front-ends
  • accessible apps and websites
  • graceful degradation
  • indie web charm & whacky websites
  • CSS

Also Loves:

  • building SPA's, PWA's, and other 3 letter acronyms
  • learning new systems, languages, and processes
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