At Carefully Coded, we bring experience and expertise to crafting exceptional websites and applications. With a strong focus on DevOps and cutting-edge technologies like React, Next.js, Go, Python, Node.js, Terraform, AWS, Postgres, MongoDB, Google Cloud and more we excel at delivering unrivaled digital excellence. 

 Software Developer + Designer with a background in Technical Leadership, Full-stack Development, Scrum Mastering, and UX Design, I ensure effective communication and create beautiful, functional websites and apps. 

 Data Engineer + Backend Developer As a Data Engineer and Backend Developer, I excel at processing and managing data for diverse use cases. I support data scientists and create scalable solutions, combining technical leadership and architecture design for successful outcomes.



Carefully Coded combines our passion, expertise in DevOps, and cutting-edge technologies to build beautifully designed and carefully coded projects. With a focus on excellence, we create functional and aesthetically pleasing websites and applications that exceed expectations. 

We're both full stack developers, Tom with a focus on UX design and Alex with a focus on Data Engineering and Backend Development. This gives us a unique position to offer a large array of skills, such as:

+ many frameworks & tools such as Flask, Django, Fasthttp, GraphQLGo, Apollo, Gitlab, Github, Bitbucket. 

Freelance Web Developers in Suffolk - Our Stack

Possibly, if you're making a landing page or other common and simple website.

No, if you're making anything else, such as a Web Application

Not all web pages are created equal, and what you're building changes the tools you should use. Web apps are typically more complex and provide a service, websites usually just inform. 

An easy way to decide if you're building a Web App or a Website is if you need a database:

Wix is often considered a great option for building websites, thanks to its user-friendly interface, drag-and-drop functionality, and a wide range of templates. It provides an accessible platform for individuals and small businesses to create visually appealing websites with ease. 

However, when it comes to developing web apps with complex functionality and interactivity, Wix has limitations. It may not provide the level of flexibility and customization required for building robust web applications. 

Web apps often demand more advanced programming, database integration, and scalability options, which may not be readily available or easily customizable within the Wix platform. Therefore, while Wix is well-suited for websites, it may not be the ideal choice for developing intricate web apps.

This said, we rarely build websites using Wix. We instead create our own designs and build them using code, this allows your website to look however you want it to without limitations! 

Despite the surge of No-Code tools to build apps, most web apps are still built by writing code due to the lack of flexibility described above. 

We're experts at writing code to build applications, so much so that a well coded application isn't much more than the cost of a No-Code build - but without relying on a single provider like Wix. 

Do web developers use Wix?

As a Web Developer and a UX designer, I've seen many of the mistakes made when starting new projects. Here is my list of the pitfalls I tell clients to look out for when starting up!

A prototype should be a simple clickable model of your app, usually built in 

Iterating is so important in startups, focusing on a UX prototype early lets you iterate without actually building (and saves lots of money on developer time!).


🧪 You CAN test your app with a prototype, you can often even get investment! In fact thats exactly what they’re for!

👩‍💻 Don’t build an MVP before you’ve nailed what users actually value about your product!



(If you’re interested in why iterating is so important I highly recommend reading 

A cleanly designed prototype from a professional UX designer, 

, but will set you up perfectly for development and testing the idea with your users. 

An MVP should be simple. You should take the core part of your business and  use that as your MVP, the other features can come later. 

If your app requires 4 months to build the MVP, your MVP is too large. 


In the quest to create the next groundbreaking innovation, founders often find themselves caught in a web of overcomplication when developing their Minimum Viable Product (MVP). 

Like a chef meticulously adding too many ingredients to a dish, they believe that more features and complexity equate to greater success. However, just as simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, a truly captivating MVP is like a finely crafted symphony that strikes a chord with users. 

By stripping away unnecessary complexities and focusing on the core essence of their vision, founders can unleash the true power of their ideas, captivating their audience and paving the way for success. 

Remember, in a world filled with noise, it's the elegance of simplicity that truly makes an MVP sing.

3. Not getting user feedback early enough

One common pitfall among founders is the delay in seeking early user feedback, particularly when it comes to design prototypes, which hinders the achievement of market fit. 

Founders may become overly focused on perfecting their vision and miss out on valuable insights from potential users. 

By not involving users early in the process, founders risk building a product that fails to address the actual needs and preferences of the target market.

Don't delay getting user feedback even before building your prototype, you should get feedback from users to gauge interest before you've even built a prototype. 

! - Use this to get emails and gather interest in your product before even building it - This should be one of the first steps. 

4. Getting a Web Developer, not a UX designer first - (Bonus!)

Starting a project can be exciting, and it can be tempting to jump straight in and build it. Get a UX designer involved early though, and you’ll get a design your users love without changing it after it’s built.

Web developers, aren't often designers, they're engineers rather than architects - let them do an awesome job of building your product, but collaborate with a UX designer to design it!


If you're a startup and want a hand (even just some free advice on how to get going) just email me at 

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