About me
Transforming sparks of curiosity into projects people can actually use
James Robinson is an indie coder with a knack for building clever, practical tools that bridge real-world needs with clean, AI-powered solutions. From creating a Naismith’s Rule calculator as both a web and iOS app, to experimenting with design systems and streamlined workflows, James thrives on turning small sparks of curiosity into polished, working projects. He’s not afraid to dive deep into code, troubleshoot step by step, and refine until things just click—always with a preference for clarity, efficiency, and direct results.
Beyond the keyboard, James brings the same inventive spirit to his wider pursuits, whether it’s leading Scouts in the Blue Mountains, running Camp Medlow, his off-grid and sustainable bush campsite, or balancing tech projects with community engagement. His work is grounded in a mix of technical precision and creative independence, making him someone who’s constantly exploring the edge between practicality and innovation.
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Naismith's Rule Calculator
A simple, mobile-friendly app that helps hikers estimate walking time using Naismith's Rule. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and Scout leaders planning treks.
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iOS Mobile App
Naismith's Rule Calculator
Native iOS app on the Apple App Store. Features track grade consideration, customizable inputs, and enhanced safety planning for hikers, climbers, and scouts.
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Web App
Is Spotify Down?
Real-time Spotify status monitor and outage tracker. Provides live server status, uptime history, and outage alerts to help users know when Spotify is experiencing issues.
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Firefox Browser Extension
Marketing Price Range Extractor
A Firefox extension that reveals the hidden marketing price range on realestate.com.au property pages, giving buyers the transparency about the expected price range an agent expects the property to sell for.
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Web App
Vehicle Install Schedule Optimiser
A customer app that allows them to schedule equipment installs into vehicles, and balances installer availability, block-out periods, and other factors into a detailed site by site rollout schedule.
iOS and Web App
WIP: App Ideas Generator
An app that uses AI to generate app ideas based on user feedback and market trends.
This is in build stage now and will be released for beta testing soon.