Carl Topham
Full Stack Engineer
I’m a senior developer with 15+ years experience in front and backend development. Working with languages from TypeScript & Node to Python and PHP. I have a deep understanding of modern web technologies and a passion for creating dynamic user interfaces, with robust backends and services.
Recent articles
GitHub code spaces
Oct 5, 2024
Today I found myself away from my computer, but I needed to update something on my site. I had my iPad, so I decided to give code spaces a try. Considering I’m using a tablet without a keyboard, or a mouse, the experience was generally pleasant. It’s not...
Chester Half Marathon 2024 - race report
May 20, 2024
Despite it being a scorching day, I managed to keep my head cool and beat my target time, with a new PB to boot. There were a number of lessons I learnt from the London Marathon a month ago, which I put into action pre and during the race which really paye...
London Marathon 2024 - Race Report
Apr 21, 2024
This is THE race I have been trying to run for years, and when it finally came, it didn’t disappoint despite a sub-par performance on the day. I accomplished most of what I set out to achieve, and had an amazing day. Goals 3:20:00 - Fail 3:30:00 - Fail ...
Running the London Marathon for WWF
Mar 1, 2024
As many of you my know, I'm passionate about my running and the environment, and this year I've been fortunate enough to secure a spot in the London Marathon, and I'm running not just for personal achievement, but to support a cause close to my heart: WWF,...
Garmin Epix daily workout suggestions
Jan 29, 2024
If you manage to disable the suggested workouts feature on your Garmin Watch, then there is a quick way to re-enable it. Go to your "Race calendar" > Select your event > Click start/stop button and an option for "Daily suggestions" will appear. You can c...
Recent projects
Migrate carl-topham.com from Gatsby to Next.js
Rebuild my portfolio site (carl-topham.com) in Next.js, migrating from Gatsby
Advanced Strava Stats
Sync your Strava data and analyse it in extra ways than the official app. React, Redux, Saga, Axios & D3
Chord generator script
Generates note combinations for different keys & chords
SmartSave & LiveLend WebApps
React.js Redux WebApps using REST APIs with Auth.
Running kit bag
Interactive kit bag checklist app to ensure that I always have the right running kit for training, races and all weather!