Brad McCourt
Software EngineerAbout
Yoo what's happening, I'm Brad a software engineer who I guess likes to build things.
Currently building Opinly from Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Thoughts
It's Time to Be a GitIn the age of AI-written code, more people ship software than ever and fewer of them can use Git. A field guide to the handful of commands that matter, and why the fear behind them is backwards.
Next.js Server Actions vs API RoutesA comparison of server actions and API routes in Next.JS
AWS BuilderCards: The Game Changer for Learning AWSIn this blog post, I share how AWS BuilderCards helped me navigate the complexities of AWS, featuring the games and projects that made learning both fun and practical.
1 Year at Hamilton Robson – Bridging the Gap from Student to EngineerA reflection on my journey transitioning from a student to a software engineer at Hamilton Robson, covering projects, challenges, and learnings over my first year.
Experience
OpinlySenior Software Engineer
May 2025 — Present
Hamilton RobsonSoftware Engineer
Jul 2023 — May 2025
Ulster UniversityWeb Developer (Placement)
May 2021 — May 2022
👋 Based in Belfast