Matthew L. McDaniel IV

Software Developer • Web • Building real projects while leveling up every day 🎮

Focused on building useful, polished tech that helps people.

👋 About Me

I am a software developer focused on building useful apps and websites, learning through real projects, and improving every day. I care about clean UI, accessibility, and building things that actually get used.

✅ What matters to me

• Shipping projects that solve real problems
• Clean UI that feels good to use
• Accessibility that works for everyone
• Consistency and progress over perfection

🤖 How I use AI in my workflow

I use Base44 to move faster while still understanding everything I build.

What I use Base44 for

• Improving landing pages and UI sections
• Turning rough ideas into clear layouts and components
• Writing website copy that sounds natural
• Building small automations for repeated updates
• Debugging and understanding code step by step

🔨 What I am working on

🌐 Web

• SmartFlix
  Movie discovery app with a modern cinematic UI and AI helper

• Client websites
  Fast builds for small businesses using strong templates and clean UI

• Portfolio
  Continuously improving my personal site and project presentation

♿ Accessibility

• Volunteer Developer
  Improving heading structure, keyboard navigation, and screen reader flow

🧰 Tech I use

Languages
JavaScript • Python • C#

Frameworks and tools
React • Next.js • Tailwind CSS • Firebase • Node.js • MongoDB • Figma • GitHub

✨ UI Style

• Smooth hover and press feedback
• Clean section transitions on scroll
• Card effects for featured content
• Simple motion for icons and UI

I like interfaces that feel responsive and easy to understand. The user should always know what to do next.

🔗 Connect with me

Portfolio • LinkedIn • Email

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I build for what matters. Consistency over everything.