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Hi, I'm Laurens
I’m a web developer from Norwich, England, and I wasn’t always in tech.
For years, I worked in jobs that left me feeling stuck — until I taught myself to code and broke into the world of web development.
I started Next Level Coding to document my ongoing journey: the wins, the frustrations, the moments of doubt, and the milestones that remind me why I keep going. This blog is for anyone wondering if they can push past their current limits and grow as a developer. Spoiler: you can.
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