Neil Merton is a Frontend Developer and Product Engineer specialising in accessible, performant web experiences.https://neil.merton.dev/https://neil.merton.dev/blog/claude-design-experiment/https://neil.merton.dev/blog/claude-design-experiment/My brief experiment with Claude's Design AI design tool, and comparison with Google Stitch.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://neil.merton.dev/blog/difference-between-unknown-and-any-in-typescript/https://neil.merton.dev/blog/difference-between-unknown-and-any-in-typescript/A brief explanation of the differences between unknown and any types in TypeScript.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://neil.merton.dev/blog/next-js-pwa-manifest-gotcha/https://neil.merton.dev/blog/next-js-pwa-manifest-gotcha/How to fix syntax error using Next.js PWA with protected routes.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://neil.merton.dev/blog/google-stitch-experiment/https://neil.merton.dev/blog/google-stitch-experiment/My brief experiment with Google's Stitch AI design tool.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://neil.merton.dev/blog/javascript-array-methods-cheat-sheet/https://neil.merton.dev/blog/javascript-array-methods-cheat-sheet/My overview of the more common JavaScript array methods, including use-cases and examples.Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://neil.merton.dev/blog/understanding-state-management-in-react/https://neil.merton.dev/blog/understanding-state-management-in-react/An introductory guide to understanding state management in React by distinguishing between server and client state, and choosing the right tools for each.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://neil.merton.dev/blog/null-vs-undefined-in-javascript/https://neil.merton.dev/blog/null-vs-undefined-in-javascript/A quick overview into the differences between null and undefined in JavaScript.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://neil.merton.dev/blog/vuejs-to-react-cheat-sheet/https://neil.merton.dev/blog/vuejs-to-react-cheat-sheet/An introductory guide for Vue developers (like me) who are curious about transitioning to React.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://neil.merton.dev/blog/vs-code-extensions/https://neil.merton.dev/blog/vs-code-extensions/A list of my favorite VS Code extensions that enhance productivity and development experience.Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://neil.merton.dev/blog/my-take-on-tailwindcss/https://neil.merton.dev/blog/my-take-on-tailwindcss/These are my thoughts and experiences with using TailwindCSS in my projects.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://neil.merton.dev/blog/tanstack-query-for-vuejs/https://neil.merton.dev/blog/tanstack-query-for-vuejs/Discover how TanStack Query can revolutionize your Vue.js applications by managing server state efficiently, reducing boilerplate, and improving user experience.Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://neil.merton.dev/blog/why-i-still-write-plain-css/https://neil.merton.dev/blog/why-i-still-write-plain-css/Utility frameworks are great. But there's a lot of value in understanding the underlying cascade — and CSS has never been more powerful.Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://neil.merton.dev/blog/semantic-html-is-not-optional/https://neil.merton.dev/blog/semantic-html-is-not-optional/A screen reader user, a search engine crawler, and a developer reading your code all benefit from the same thing: semantic markup.Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://neil.merton.dev/blog/astro-content-collections/https://neil.merton.dev/blog/astro-content-collections/Astro's content collections give you type-safe access to your markdown files. Here's how to set them up and why they're worth it.Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://neil.merton.dev/blog/mtb-flat-pedals/https://neil.merton.dev/blog/mtb-flat-pedals/My experiences with and review of MTB flat pedals.Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://neil.merton.dev/blog/best-10-indie-albums/https://neil.merton.dev/blog/best-10-indie-albums/These are the indie albums I regularly return to when I'm not sure what to listen to.Sat, 29 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT