# What I'm Focused On Right Now

*Inspired by Derek Sivers' nownownow.com movement*

## Current Projects (October 2025)

**🚀 Web Development Focus**
- Migrating client websites to modern Astro framework
- Implementing comprehensive accessibility improvements (WCAG 2.2)
- Optimizing Core Web Vitals across all projects
- Building privacy-first analytics solutions

**📚 Learning & Growth**
- Advanced TypeScript patterns for better code quality
- Modern CSS features (container queries, cascade layers)
- Web Performance optimization techniques
- AI-assisted development workflows with GitHub Copilot

**🏗️ Business Development**
- Expanding Wender Media's service offerings
- Building relationships with accessibility-focused clients
- Creating educational content about modern web development
- Contributing to open-source accessibility tools

## Personal Interests

**⚡ Technology Exploration**
- Static site generators and JAMstack architecture
- Privacy-preserving web technologies
- Sustainable web development practices
- Progressive Web App implementations

**🌱 Community Involvement**
- Local web development meetups in Halle
- Mentoring junior developers
- Contributing to accessibility-focused open source projects
- Speaking at regional tech conferences

**📖 Current Reading**
- "Inclusive Design Patterns" by Heydon Pickering
- "Web Performance in Action" by Jeremy Wagner
- "The Good Parts of JavaScript" (re-reading)
- Various W3C specifications and RFC documents

## Location & Lifestyle

Currently based in **Halle (Saale), Germany** 🇩🇪

Working primarily from my home office with occasional client visits across Sachsen-Anhalt and Sachsen regions. Enjoying the balance between focused development work and business growth activities.

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**Last updated:** October 23, 2025

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