Hi, my name is James AldermanReact Developer in Birmingham, UK

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About


Current tech used: Node, React, JavaScript, Tailwind, CSS, HTML, PHP, WordPress


Hi, Welcome to my portfolio, where my focus is on delivering tangible value to your organisation.


In my continual pursuit of professional development, I actively refine my skills in Node, React, JavaScript, PHP, CSS, and HTML - equipping me with the capability to provide tailored solutions that address your specific business challenges.


In addition to my technical knowledge, I bring a wealth of expertise as a qualified and seasoned digital marketer, presenting a valuable dual skill set. My commitment is to leverage these skills to enhance your business objectives, whether it's through creating engaging user interfaces or implementing effective digital marketing strategies. I'm enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute to your team's success and appreciate your time in considering how my journey aligns with your organisation's growth.


My journey into web development began during my university years, where I constructed blogs using WordPress.com. This initial experience evolved into hands-on proficiency with various Content Management Systems like Squarespace and WIX. Fueled by my fascination with the technologies powering these platforms and their intricate functionalities, I recognised the transformative potential of web development within the broader tech industry.


This awareness deepened during my role as the founder of a Limited company specialising in digital recruitment. Witnessing firsthand the profound impact of web development and technology on optimising business operations ignited my determination to transition into a front-end web developer (with additional value adds such as digital marketing experience). Thank you for reading 😊

Recent Projects

Slack Mockup (Homepage)

This project recreates Slack's homepage using PHP and CSS. The index.php file dynamically assembles content from various PHP files, while style.css provides consistent styling with flexbox for a polished, responsive layout.

  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
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Software Company Website (Homepage)

A pure HTML, CSS & JavaScript redesign and build of a local software company website homepage

  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
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Executive Therapy Website

Professional website built for an Executive Therapist Company. UI implementation, component build, state-management, prop-management and TypeScript.

  • React
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
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Recruitment Website (UI Focus)

Professional website presentation. Testing my React Router skills, UI implementation, UX understanding as well as state-management, prop-management and Tailwind.

  • React
  • JavaScript
  • Tailwind
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KIA Website Clone (Home Page Only)

Replicating UI and professional website presentation. Testing my UI implementation, UX understanding as well as state-management and prop-management and Tailwind by cloning KIA's Home page

  • React
  • JavaScript
  • Tailwind
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Professional Landing Page #1

Focused on recreating UI and professional website presentation. Improving UI and its implementation, state-management, prop-management and form validation

  • React
  • JavaScript
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Monzo Bank Clone (Home Page Only)

Professional website presentation. Testing my UI implementation, UX understanding as well as state-management and prop-management and Tailwind via a Monzo Bank clone

  • React
  • JavaScript
  • Tailwind
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Professional Landing Page #2

Focused on replicating UI and professional website presentation. Testing my UI implementation, UX understanding as well as state-management, prop-management and form validation

  • React
  • JavaScript
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Small Business Landing Page

This project allowed me to build upon my React learning. Implemented state management in the application, utilising React's state mechanism to handle and update the dynamic content of the user interface. Incorporated local data files to store and retrieve data within the application. I also implemented state management in the application, utilising React's state mechanism to handle and update the dynamic content of the user interface. Plus, used 'props' to ensure a modular and maintainable structure. A fun project to build!

  • React
  • Node
  • JavaScript
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Invoice Builder

This project tested my form validation, array manipulation and event handling. The invoice builder allows users to create and print invoices. Users can input item details such as name, cost, and quantity, which are then dynamically added to the invoice. The invoice builder code simplifies the process of generating professional invoices for various business needs.

  • Array Manipulation
  • Event Handling
  • DOM Manipulation
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e-learning Landing Page

My challenge was to build out a landing page and get it looking as close to the design as possible. The challenge was created by Frontend Mentor, using their detailed Figma file as a design guide. Flex-box and Grid would come in handly as well as utilising background images. My methodology for this project focuses on ‘mobile-first’ design principles.

  • CSS
  • HTML
  • Responsive Design, Flexbox, Grid, Figma
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Music App Landing Page

With thi sbuild, the challenge was to build out a landing page and get it looking as close to the Figma design as possible. I also wanted the landing page to closely follow the brief detailed by Frontend Mentor (using their detailed Figma file). Flex-box and Grid would come in handly as well as utilising background images. Similar to the above project, my methodology for this project focuses on ‘mobile-first’ design principles.

  • CSS
  • HTML
  • Responsive Design, , Grid, Flexbox, Figma
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Agency Landing Page

Mobile navigaion and responsive design were key requirements with this build. Social media agency landing page using JavaScript to effectively guide potential clients towards the business contact form. The focus was on creating a seamless and efficient user experience, so I opted for a single, continuous scrolling page design to eliminate distractions and keep the user engaged.

  • JavaScript
  • Flexbox
  • Grid
  • Media Queries
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eCommerce Product Landing Page

A small but technical build. With this, I leveraged the Document Object Model (DOM) to dynamically update the content of HTML elements based on user interactions. Implemented conditional rendering to display different product images based on the clicked thumbnail, and to adjust the cart modal content based on whether the cart is empty or contains items. Managed variables like setNumber, cartEmpty, and notification to keep track of the selected quantity, cart status, and added products, respectively.

  • uuid
  • Conditional logic
  • Template literals
  • forEach
  • .filter
  • export
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Travel Info Website

A fun project. Implemented functions like signup and login to toggle the visibility of signup and login modals, respectively, and dynamically render HTML content within these modals based on user interactions. Utilised template literals to create and insert dynamic HTML content within the signup and login modals, providing a flexible and concise way to structure the modal elements.

  • Responsive Design
  • Radio Btns
  • inputs
  • template literals
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Chore List

A ‘to-do’ list type application. This particular project is from an online course. I’ve added a number of additional functionalities to the project brief such as local storgae, 'dark-mode' and an mp3 sound file.

  • JavaScript
  • Local Storage
  • Inputs
  • Keypress
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Random Name Generator

A hobby focused tool allowing Warhammer board game players to easily generate team names, skills and other properties required for the game.

  • JavaScript
  • .map()
  • Radio Btns
  • inputs
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Currency Converter

During a recent trip to Thailand I needed a quick way to covert currency. I took the opportunity to code a handy app, to use on the go.

  • .push
  • .toFixed
  • .innerHTML
  • Boolean
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Instagram Clone

Instagram clone created to practice exporting JavaScript files and identifying individual object ids.

  • uuid
  • Template literals
  • forEach
  • .filter
  • export
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WordPress Builds

Art e-Shop Website

Using a WordPress template builder I put together a small eShop, helping my understand and practice the structure of WooCommerce.

  • WooCommerce
  • Elementor
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Personal Academic Website

Created a simple, responsive personal website for an academic.

  • Elementor Pro
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