Freelance software developer

Web applications, APIs and apps that just work.

I'm Robin Speerstra. At Appspark I build custom software for companies that want one dedicated developer: from first idea to running in production.

01 — Services

From backend to app store, under one roof.

01

Web applications

Portals, dashboards and internal tools in Laravel. Built to scale, well tested and maintainable for the long run.

PHP · Laravel · Livewire

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02

APIs & integrations

Designing and building REST APIs and connecting systems: payment providers, accounting software, CRMs and external platforms.

REST · Webhooks · OAuth

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03

Mobile apps

Native-feeling apps for iOS and Android from a single codebase, including release to the App Store and Google Play.

Flutter · Expo · .NET MAUI

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04

DevOps & server management

Setting up and managing servers, containerized environments, automated deployments, caching and queues, so your application runs fast and stable.

Docker · CI/CD · Redis

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Have an idea, or an existing application that needs to be better?

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02 — Stack

Proven tools, chosen deliberately.

I work with mature, widely supported technology. That keeps your software reliable and easy to hand over.

Backend

  • PHP 8
  • Laravel
  • Livewire
  • REST API's
  • Composer
  • PHPUnit / Pest

Data & caching

  • MySQL
  • MariaDB
  • Redis
  • Queues & jobs
  • Elasticsearch

Mobile

  • Flutter
  • Dart
  • Expo
  • React Native
  • TypeScript
  • C#
  • .NET MAUI

Infra & tooling

  • Docker
  • Docker Compose
  • Nginx
  • Linux
  • Git
  • CI/CD

03 — Process

Short lines, clear agreements.

  1. 1

    Intro

    We discuss your idea, goals and constraints. No obligation, online or on site.

  2. 2

    Plan & quote

    A concrete proposal with scope, timeline and price. No surprises afterwards.

  3. 3

    Build

    Development in short iterations. You see working versions regularly and can adjust course.

  4. 4

    Launch & support

    Delivery and deployment, followed by maintenance, monitoring and further development.

Working together

Project based

A defined project with fixed scope and clear delivery.

Hourly contract

Extra capacity for your existing team, remote or partly on site.

Maintenance & support

Updates, security and further development of existing applications.

04 — Contact

Got an idea or a project? Let's talk.

Tell me briefly what you want to build. I usually reply within one working day.

Robin Speerstra

Software developer

Phone+31 (0)6 53 27 47 14 E-mailinfo@appspark.nl

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