Colin McArthur Self-taught developer, button-masher, late starter who never stopped showing up.
I tinker, it breaks, I figure out what went wrong, I fix — and eventually, it works. Clean interfaces, solid infrastructure, and something I’m proud of… myself.
Who am I?
Jack of all trades, master of none
I didn’t go to school for this. I dont’t have a mentor. I messed up plenty, doubted myself even more, but I kept hammering away—brick by brick—because that’s how you build anything worth doing.
Now I’m here: designing, coding, troubleshooting, and wiring up infrastructure. This site isn’t just a portfolio—it’s proof that it’s never too late to start.
What's in my Toolkit
Fancy words aside (seriously, why is nerd talk so damn confusing): these are the things I used to screw up constantly. Now I’m actually pretty good at them.
About Me
I didn’t take the traditional route. No degree, no pedigree—just stubborn curiosity, too many error logs, and a habit of showing up. I build clean, reusable interfaces, wire infrastructure so it stays up, and weave AI into everyday workflows so the boring stuff handles itself. I’m not the loudest dev in the room, but I’m relentless, organized, and allergic to mystery bugs. This site is my proof-of-work—part portfolio, part playground.
Currently Building
- Sharpening PHP & MySQL with real-world projects.
- Experimenting with AI copilots for workflow automation.
- Refactoring this site like it’s a living codebase.
Operating Principles
Build the foundation first
Structure beats chaos
Hunt down every bug
Detective mode engaged
Speak human, not robot
Plain English, no nerd-jargon
Show up every day
No excuses, no breaks
Never leave someone hanging
There’s always a path forward
Languages used
Each card below updates automatically to show how many lines of a specific technology is powering this site — straight from the source.
Frameworks/Library's Used
These are the frameworks powering this site (or potentially yours 😉).
Tailwind CSS
Utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development. Tailwind is the backbone of this site's styling, enabling clean and scalable designs.
9,694 lines
React
Modern frontend library for building reactive user interfaces. This site leverages React components for complex states and dynamic rendering.
5,000 lines
Let’s build something cool
Shoot me a note about the site you’re launching, the system that’s giving you grief, or just to say hello. I’ll get back right away. No corporate jargon, no ghosting.