Tom Stuart

Better products
through better
software.

I’m a consultant who helps people to build better digital products by building better software. I use techniques from software engineering and computer science, with an emphasis on clarity, correctness and simplicity.

Consulting
Pairing & mentoring
Training & workshops

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Consulting

I offer specialised consulting on web application development with Ruby, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails and React. I can help you to:

Build quick, clean prototypes and MVPs
Iteratively grow prototypes into full products
Refine the design and architecture of existing applications
Improve communication between developers and stakeholders
Collaborate on comprehensive executable specifications
Guide the design of rock-solid software with automated tests

Pairing & mentoring

Working alongside an expert is the most effective way to learn. I work directly with individual developers to build their skills and confidence in:

Software development with Ruby and JavaScript
Object-oriented design and functional thinking
Construction of advanced, composable user interfaces with React
Communication of requirements through user stories and examples
Test-driven development with Cucumber, RSpec and Jest
Collaboration and workflow with Git and GitHub

Training & workshops

I provide training courses and hands-on workshops for teams who want to take their knowledge to the next level:

Advanced Ruby and Rails
Advanced JavaScript and React
Understanding React Hooks
Mastering Test-Driven Development
Understanding Object-Oriented Design
Thinking Functionally