Next.js 14+ built the way the framework was meant to be used
App Router, React Server Components, TypeScript strict, Tailwind, and a 95+ Lighthouse score on real data. Frontend-only or full-stack - I'll fit your team.
I've shipped 15+ Next.js apps since the App Router launched and know exactly where its strengths are (server-first data fetching, ISR, edge middleware) and where teams burn hours needlessly. No config archaeology, no client-side waterfalls, no layout shift.
15+
Next.js apps shipped with App Router
95+
Lighthouse on production, not labs
<2.5s
LCP on all delivered projects
0
Client-side waterfalls shipped to production
Trusted by founders & teams in
Smit Parekh
Full-Stack Developer
Gujarat, India · available worldwide
I'm the only person who touches your code. You talk directly to the senior developer writing every line - no account managers, no juniors, no handoffs. React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript and PostgreSQL, end to end.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- 4+ years shipping production web apps
- 20+ live systems across FinTech, SaaS & AI
Everything included in every engagement
No upsells. No surprise change orders. One scope, one price.
App Router with server-first data fetching
Layouts, loading states, error boundaries, route groups, and parallel routes done correctly. Zero client-side waterfalls - data arrives before paint.
SEO built into the framework
generateMetadata per page, JSON-LD schema, dynamic OG images, sitemap.xml, robots.txt, and canonical URLs. No plugin layer - native Next.js APIs only.
95+ Lighthouse on production traffic
Image optimization with next/image and blur placeholders, font subsetting with next/font, code splitting, and Largest Contentful Paint consistently under 2.5 seconds.
Component architecture that scales
Shared UI primitives, design-token-based Tailwind setup, server vs client boundary strategy documented. Your next hire can contribute from day one.
Vercel + GitHub Actions CI
Preview environments on every PR, production deploys on merge, edge caching for static routes, and error alerting wired up before you touch a real user.
TypeScript strict mode throughout
No implicit any, no type assertions, no ts-ignore. Every component, hook, API route, and server action is typed end-to-end including environment variables.
Results that build trust
The numbers behind the work - measured on real production data, not demos.
15+
Next.js apps shipped with App Router
95+
Lighthouse on production, not labs
<2.5s
LCP on all delivered projects
0
Client-side waterfalls shipped to production
The tools I actually use in production
Modern, battle-tested, and chosen for fit - not hype.
Framework
- Next.js 14+
- React 19
- TypeScript 5
- Turbopack
Styling
- Tailwind CSS v4
- shadcn/ui
- Framer Motion
- CSS Modules
Data
- TanStack Query
- Prisma
- Supabase
- tRPC
Deploy
- Vercel
- Edge Middleware
- ISR
- GitHub Actions
How we'll work together
Predictable, written-down, no surprises.
- 01
Architecture review
Which pages are static, dynamic, or ISR? Where do server vs client components split? Data-fetching strategy defined before a component is written.
- 02
Design-to-code
Figma or wireframes converted to reusable components with Tailwind tokens, responsive breakpoints, and accessibility built in.
- 03
Integration & testing
API routes, auth, third-party SDKs, and a Playwright smoke suite on the critical paths. Lighthouse CI gating on every PR.
- 04
Deploy & handover
Production Vercel config, team access, environment variables documented, codebase walkthrough, and 30 days of post-launch support.
AWS Certified
Solutions Architect
I'm Smit Parekh - a full-stack developer who writes every single line of your code
With 4+ years of experience shipping production systems for FinTech, SaaS, and AI startups, I work as a senior individual contributor - no juniors on your project, no account managers between you and the work. Every commit, every architecture decision, every deployment lands on my machine first.
I specialise in the TypeScript ecosystem - React & Next.js on the frontend, Node.js / NestJS on the backend, PostgreSQL for data, and AWS for infrastructure. I've built headless e-commerce stores, multi-tenant SaaS platforms, real-time dashboards, AI-powered tools, and performance-first marketing sites. The common thread: clean code, zero tech-debt handover docs, and measurable business results.
10+ production apps shipped
FinTech, SaaS, AI startups & e-commerce
95+ Lighthouse scores, guaranteed
Performance baked in from day one
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Infrastructure decisions you can trust
Direct, async-first communication
You talk to who writes every line of code
My daily stack
Pricing that matches the work
Starting prices. Final quote in writing after a 30-minute scoping call.
Frontend only
Designs or migrations to Next.js
$2,500starting
- App Router + TypeScript + Tailwind
- SEO metadata + Lighthouse audit
- Vercel deploy + preview environments
- Delivered in 1-3 weeks
Full-stack Next.js
Complete app or product build
$6,000starting
- App Router + API routes or separate Node.js API
- Auth, DB, edge caching, CI/CD
- 95+ Lighthouse + FAQPage / JSON-LD schema
- Delivered in 3-6 weeks
Migration
Pages Router or CRA → App Router
$4,000starting
- Component-by-component migration plan
- Zero downtime, branch-per-feature
- Performance before/after report
- Timeline depends on app size
Me vs. an agency vs. hiring in-house
Three ways to get this built. Here's the honest comparison.
Best value Solo Dev (me) $80-$120 /hr or fixed | Agency $150-$300 /hr blended | In-house hire $80-$120K /yr + benefits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start date | 1-2 weeks from quote | 4-8 weeks onboarding | 8-16 weeks to hire |
| Who writes the code | Senior dev - every single line | Junior assigned to your account | Whoever you manage to hire |
| Communication | Direct - you talk to who codes | Via account manager first | Direct, but management overhead |
| Flexibility | Scale up or down any time | Locked to contract length | Fixed headcount, hard to change |
| Code ownership | 100% yours, full handover docs | Depends on contract terms | Yours, but bus factor risk |
| Risk | Weekly demos, fixed scope | Scope creep & handoff gaps | Wrong hire = months lost |
Questions I get asked first
Should I use the App Router or Pages Router?+
App Router for all new projects - it's where Next.js investment is going. If you're on Pages Router and your app works, migrating just to migrate isn't worth it unless you're hitting specific limitations (ISR granularity, layouts, streaming). I'll tell you honestly.
Can you migrate our existing React / CRA app to Next.js?+
Yes. I do this by building the Next.js shell alongside the existing app and migrating route-by-route. No big-bang rewrites. Each route is tested and deployed before the next one is touched.
Do you work frontend-only, or full-stack?+
Both. I can build the Next.js frontend and integrate it against your existing API, or I can build the API too. Whichever fits your team.
How do you hit 95+ Lighthouse consistently?+
Image lazy loading and correct sizing with next/image, font subsetting with next/font, server-side rendering so there's no JS blocking the first paint, and zero render-blocking third-party scripts. I measure on real devices, not the Lighthouse desktop emulator.
Let's scope your project
Tell me what you're building. I'll reply with a written estimate within 24 hours - no sales call required.
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