About
Who I am
I'm Ed McCormic — a developer who spends too much time thinking about tools, workflows, and the small decisions that add up to software that either works well or doesn't. This blog is where I write about what I'm building and learning.
What this blog is
Swiftbeard covers code, tools, and the craft of building software. I write about things that have been useful to me — practical patterns, lessons from building projects, and resources worth saving. Posts are occasional and focused. No content calendar, no filler.
How it works
The site is built with Next.js and MDX for posts. Posts start as emails to myself — a rough idea, a link, or a more fleshed-out draft. An AI assistant processes those emails and turns them into published content. Everything is version-controlled and statically generated.
The tech
Next.js (App Router), Bootstrap 5, and MDX via next-mdx-remote. Deployed on Vercel.
Get in touch
Feel free to reach out at e.mccormic@swiftbeard.com.