Hi i'm Niels Dobbelaar

A motivated and enthusiastic frontend/
webdeveloper and UX designer

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Blogposts

Cover image: Why use Strapi and NEXT.js

Why use Strapi and NEXT.js

02 april 2025

In the world of web development, creating a scalable, maintainable, and dynamic website is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. By combining Strapi as a headless CMS with the flexibility of Next.js, you can create a modern, high-performing web application that is both easy to manage and delightful to use.

Cover image: Budgelytics, a personal expense tracker.

Budgelytics, a personal expense tracker.

08 mei 2025

A simple expense tracker built to fit my own budgeting needs. In this post, I explain why I built Budgelytics and what is coming next. The app is built using Laravel, Livewire, and Alpine.js for a smooth and responsive experience.

Cover image: Creating this website

Creating this website

22 februari 2025

Building a personal website is an exciting way to showcase your work, skills, and personality to the world. In this post, I'll share the journey of creating my personal website, from the initial concept to the technical decisions that brought it to life.