Architecture decisions
Why I Keep My Portfolio in Static HTML
A source-backed look at shared styles, URL maintenance, portable files, and the point where a simple architecture creates repeated work.
Blog
Project writing and field notes from Frank Smith III.
Notes on full-stack development, Redeemed by Casper, software discipline, field operations, safety, systems reliability, and practical problem-solving. I publish under Frank Smith III, while some search results and profiles may shorten the same New Jersey professional identity to Frank Smith.
Accessible case studies
How I Build an Accessible Project Case Study From Real Evidence
My process for verifying project claims, organizing screenshots and links, and writing a clear technical case study without overstating the work.
Portfolio evidence
How I Label Project Status Honestly in My Developer Portfolio
A practical system for distinguishing live work, active development, prototypes, and coursework without overstating what a project proves.
Professional presentation
Why I Keep a Recruiter Resume Separate From My Full Portfolio
How I give recruiters a concise technical summary while keeping deeper project evidence, case studies, and writing on my full professional portfolio.
Faith and community service
Building Greater Expectation Through Faith and Service
Why I built a welcoming digital home for Pastor Troy and the Greater Expectation congregation as an act of Christian community service.
Paid client case study
From Menu Photos to a Live Restaurant Website
How I converted photographs of Il Veliero's printed menu and venue into a responsive digital experience with review, map, QR-code, GitHub, and custom-domain access.
Reliable status updates
Status, Blockers, and Next Actions
A practical article on separating completed work, active work, blockers, and next actions across field operations and full-stack software projects.
Developer handoffs
Field Notes to Developer Handoffs
A practical article on how field-operations note-taking habits shape better software documentation, project handoffs, and reliable full-stack development work.
Safety checks
Safety Checks Before Software Changes
A practical article on how field operations safety habits shape my software review process, QA checks, documentation, and reliable full-stack project work.
Operational runbooks
Operational Runbooks and Software Projects
A practical article on how I bring field operations runbook habits into software projects, documentation, testing, and reliable handoffs.
Project documentation
Building Better README Files for Full-Stack Projects
A practical article on how I document full-stack projects with clear purpose, setup steps, workflows, screenshots, limitations, and next improvements.
Project planning
How I Evaluate a Project Idea Before Writing Code
A practical article on how I evaluate software project ideas by looking at workflows, users, data, scope, documentation, and reliable full-stack execution before writing code.
Technical operations
Field Operations Lessons for Technical Operations Roles
A practical article on how water-treatment field operations habits support technical operations, software troubleshooting, documentation, safety, and reliable systems.
New video
I Took the Long Way Into Tech
A professional video on the nontraditional path that connects my New Jersey field operations background, water treatment experience, systems reliability, and full-stack software development.
New video
I Took the Nontraditional Path Into Tech
A short professional video connecting my field operations background in water treatment with full-stack development, systems reliability, documentation, and practical problem-solving.
QA habits
How I Test User Workflows Before Calling Them Done
A practical article on testing full-stack user workflows with field operations discipline, clear notes, edge-case checks, and reliable systems thinking.
Documentation habits
Documentation Habits for Field Operations and Software Projects
A practical article on how field operations habits shape the way I document full-stack projects, debugging notes, handoffs, and reliable software workflows.
Workflow reliability
Checklists, Handoffs, and Reliable Software Workflows
A practical article on how checklist thinking, field operations habits, documentation, and clear handoffs support more reliable full-stack software workflows.
Technical communication
Technical Communication in Software and Field Operations
A practical article on clear explanations, documentation, calm troubleshooting, and how communication supports reliable full-stack software and field operations work.
Project case study
Building Redeemed by Casper: Lessons from the Original Booking Prototype
A project-evolution case study that distinguishes the current Redeemed Precision Grooming portfolio and Booksy handoff from the earlier custom booking prototype and its full-stack lessons.
Project process
How I Build Projects After Fullstack Academy
A first-person article on moving from bootcamp exercises into real applications, with notes on planning, APIs, testing, documentation, and verified project work.
Journey video
Who I Am and My Journey
A first-person video on how I entered software development, what field operations taught me about reliability, and the verified projects I am continuing to build.
Field operations
What Field Operations Taught Me About Debugging Software
How field operations, documentation, safety, troubleshooting, and systems reliability shape my practical approach to debugging full-stack software.
Planning and logistics
CDL Driving, Logistics, and Software Planning
A practical article on how route planning, checklists, safety, documentation, and logistics thinking connect to full-stack software workflows.
Featured project article
How Frank Smith III Built the Original Redeemed by Casper Prototype
A historical project write-up on the planning, application structure, custom booking workflow, authentication, payments, messaging, and scheduling lessons from the original prototype.
Developer discipline
Spartan Racing and Software Development
A personal article connecting race preparation, pacing, and practical execution with building dependable software and clear project workflows.
Portfolio
Verified full-stack projects
Start with Redeemed by Casper, then review Jukebox Pro, Book Buddy, and Sturgis Options with their verified project summaries and repository links.
API authentication
Jukebox Pro API Authentication Notes
Verified notes on Express, Postgres, JWT authentication, bcrypt password hashing, protected playlist routes, seed data, and tests.
React workflow
Book Buddy React API Workflow
Project notes on a React/Vite library client with catalog browsing, account views, reservations, returns, and API-backed user actions.