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Advision E-Commerce

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Ryan Horricks
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Ryan Horricks
Engineer and Storyteller | I create solutions that bridge software, hardware, and human experience. With a passion for learning and a knack for problem-solving, I turn ideas into reality, driven by curiosity and a love for innovation.
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Client: Advision E-Commerce Role: Freelance Front-End Developer

Overview
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As a Freelance Front-End Developer at Advision E-Commerce, I specialized in developing and customizing e-commerce interfaces integrated with the Lightspeed POS system. My responsibilities included translating Photoshop designs into responsive web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring cross-browser compatibility, and customizing receipt layouts within the Lightspeed POS framework.

Challenges and Objectives
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  • Design Translation: Accurately converting Photoshop designs into responsive and functional web pages.
  • Cross-Browser Compatibility: Ensuring consistent styling and functionality across various browsers, particularly for complex UI elements like forms and scrollbars.
  • Lightspeed POS Customization: Tailoring receipt layouts and other interface elements within the Lightspeed POS system to meet specific client requirements.

My Contributions
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1. Responsive Design Implementation
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  • Converted detailed Photoshop designs into responsive web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring design fidelity across devices.

2. Advanced UI Customization and Cross-Browser Compatibility
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  • Styled complex UI components, including forms and scrollbars, to achieve a consistent look and feel across multiple browsers.
  • Overcame browser-specific challenges by researching and applying best practices for cross-browser compatibility.

3. Lightspeed POS Integration and Customization
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  • Customized receipt layouts within the Lightspeed POS system to align with client branding and operational needs.
  • Ensured seamless integration of front-end customizations with the Lightspeed POS platform, enhancing overall user experience.

Outcomes and Results
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  • Enhanced User Experience: Delivered responsive and visually consistent e-commerce interfaces that improved user engagement.
  • Cross-Browser Consistency: Achieved uniform functionality and appearance across major browsers, reducing user issues and support requests.
  • Customized POS Solutions: Provided tailored receipt layouts and interface elements within the Lightspeed POS system, meeting specific client requirements and enhancing operational efficiency.

Reflection
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This role enhanced my expertise in front-end development, particularly in creating responsive designs and ensuring cross-browser compatibility for complex UI elements. Working extensively with the Lightspeed POS system deepened my understanding of integrating and customizing POS platforms to meet unique client needs.

Technical Summary
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  • Skills: Front-End Development, Responsive Design, Cross-Browser Compatibility, POS System Integration
  • Tools: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Photoshop, Lightspeed POS
  • Specialized Tasks: Design Translation, UI Customization, POS Receipt Layout Customization

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