Hi, I'm Niklas.
I'm a founding engineer at Compelling.
I love building things for the web that let others build things for the web. I spend much of my time thinking about CMSs, URLs and open standards.
I've been building things for the web since high school. I studied Computer Science in Karlsruhe and lived in the US, Norway and Korea during my studies.
My writing is the best way to see what I've been thinking about recently. Some of my favorite essays include:
You can read more on my blog or check out my code. Reach out if interested.
Make it work, make it right, make it fast. Outline the core structure, speedrun the initial build, then perfect.
Time blocking over to-do lists. Daily, weekly and seasonal plans that build discipline and consistency.
Build in public. Release early and often, share progress openly.
Squeeze the system you have. Optimize existing workflows before adding complexity or new tools.
Every detail perfect. Limit the number of details.