About

I build front-ends that work. Fast, accessible, and refreshingly boring in all the right ways.

I’m Dwayne, a front-end developer from Queensland, Australia. I’ve been writing code since browsers were simpler and requirements were… well, also simpler. These days I split my time between building things that ship, contributing to Aurelia 2, and helping teams migrate away from legacy frameworks without losing their minds.

I believe in small milestones, architecture first, and removing complexity rather than adding it. Whether it’s a WordPress site that needs to load faster or a React app drowning in unnecessary abstractions, the goal is always the same: make it work reliably for real people with real problems.

When I’m not debugging someone else’s CSS or explaining why “just add a library” isn’t always the answer, you’ll find me writing about front-end development, reviewing products that probably don’t need reviews, and maintaining an unhealthy relationship with mechanical keyboards.

Why “I Like Kill Nerds”?

Back in 2010, a typo in a code comment turned “I like chill nerds” into “I like kill nerds.” The client noticed. We laughed. The name stuck. Sometimes the best brands come from the worst mistakes.

Let’s Work Together

Need help with a front-end project? Want to migrate from Aurelia 1 to 2 without breaking everything? Have a WordPress site that loads like it’s 2003? Let’s talk.

Or just drop me a line at dwaynecharrington@gmail.com.