Phillip Bury

HTML5

HTML5 forms the foundation of everything I build. I use it to create clean, semantic structures that improve accessibility, SEO, and browser compatibility. Every element is intentional — serving a purpose for both human readers and search engines.

Over the years, I’ve developed an eye for logical markup and performance-oriented structure, balancing readability with technical precision. From static landing pages to complex WordPress layouts, I treat HTML as the backbone of every user experience.

CSS3

I rely on CSS3 to bring design concepts to life, focusing on precision, performance, and consistency across devices. My approach blends aesthetics with maintainability, leveraging modern features like flexbox, grid, and transitions for smooth, responsive layouts.

Whether it’s a small UI adjustment or a full-scale design system, I strive for balance between creative visuals and functional simplicity, ensuring that every site looks sharp and performs fast.

SASS

SASS allows me to scale large projects efficiently by keeping styles modular and consistent. I structure stylesheets around reusability and clarity, using variables, partials, and mixins to maintain uniform design standards across pages or client projects.

It also enhances collaboration — making it easy for other developers to understand and extend my work. SASS has become integral to how I write CSS for production-level WordPress and marketing sites.

LESS

While less common today, I continue to maintain and optimize older projects built with LESS. I apply modern principles of organization and efficiency to legacy codebases, ensuring long-term maintainability and consistent styling.

This experience helps bridge the gap between old and new front-end technologies — a valuable skill when modernizing existing websites or integrating new features into legacy systems.

JavaScript (ES6+)

JavaScript powers the interactive side of my work — everything from sliders and form logic to API-driven dynamic content. I write clean, modular scripts using ES6 standards, focusing on performance and clarity.

I take pride in balancing functionality and optimization, ensuring that sites remain fast, responsive, and intuitive. JavaScript has been key to bridging my front-end design skills with deeper application logic.

jQuery

Many client sites still rely on jQuery, and I’ve spent years refining its use for animations, form validation, and responsive UI enhancements. I focus on efficient, conflict-free implementations that improve the user experience without adding unnecessary weight.

My familiarity with jQuery also allows me to modernize existing codebases by gradually introducing vanilla JS or modular frameworks where appropriate.

Angular

I’ve explored Angular for structured front-end applications that demand robust state management and reusable components. It’s an excellent tool for large, data-driven interfaces and scalable architecture.

Though I primarily work in WordPress and PHP environments, my familiarity with Angular reinforces my understanding of client-side frameworks and component-driven development.

React

React aligns closely with how I think about modern UI — modular, dynamic, and efficient. It’s ideal for building interfaces that update in real time and handle complex interactions with minimal reloading.

I use React principles to plan and design interactive elements, even when working in PHP or vanilla JS environments. Its structure has influenced how I architect reusable components across all projects.

WordPress

WordPress is where I combine creativity with engineering. I build custom themes, plugins, and admin experiences that empower clients to manage content intuitively without sacrificing design or speed.

Beyond front-end development, I’m deeply familiar with WordPress internals — from hooks and filters to REST APIs and optimization techniques. I approach every build as both a developer and architect, ensuring scalability and maintainability.

RESTful APIs

Github

Git

PHP

JAVA

C++

Python

Accessibility

Responsive