ReactJavaScriptBest PracticesPerformance
Why You Shouldn't Define Functions Inside useEffect in React
A common React mistake that can lead to performance issues and bugs - and how to fix it.
2024-06-282 min read
Read articleBRIDGE LABS PORTFOLIO
Projects
Commercial projects developed during my tenure at Bridge Labs
Bridge Labs • Full Stack Developer
Ahead Learning Platform
Next.jsTypeScriptC# ASP.NET CoreSQL ServerAzure Blob StorageTailwind CSS
Interactive e-learning with course tracking and certifications
Bridge Labs • Frontend Developer
Eskom NTCSA News Platform
Bridge Labs • Full Stack Developer
SodaStream South Africa
Bridge Labs • Full Stack Developer
Emalga Agro-Commodities Platform
Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwind CSSNode.jsCloudinary
Sustainable agro-commodities e-commerce from East Africa
Bridge Labs • Full Stack Developer
Nabantu Online Campus
Next.jsTypeScriptSupabaseTailwind CSSReact QueryClerk (Auth)LiveKit (WebRTC)
Leadership development platform for executives and coaches
Bridge Labs • Frontend Developer
The Avo Group - Sustainable Avocado Platform
Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSFramer MotionCloudinaryVercel
Premium avocado supplier with farm-to-table traceability
LATEST ARTICLES
Articles
Insights, tutorials, and thoughts on technology and development
Next.jsEducationScalability
Building a Scalable Learning Platform with Next.js
How we overcame technical challenges to create a platform serving thousands of students across Africa.
2023-11-158 min read
Read article
SupabaseRealtimeWebRTC
Implementing Realtime Features with Supabase
A deep dive into how we built the Nabantu Campus chat and collaboration features.
2023-10-226 min read
Read articleAbout Me & Contact
Let's build something amazing together
Full-Stack Developer
Johannesburg, South Africa
Based in Johannesburg, I bring over 3 years of experience crafting efficient, maintainable, and impactful software solutions. I specialize in full-stack development using C# with ASP.NET Core, Node.js, Next.js, and WordPress—building scalable APIs and modern interfaces that solve real problems. Let’s collaborate to transform your ideas into digital reality.
Interested in a project, want to collaborate, or looking to work with me? Feel free to contact me!
© 2025 Nkandu Lukeshi Akim. All rights reserved.