# Elissavet.dev

> Transforming challenges into elegant solutions.


## Posts

- [Taking Back Control: Building a Custom, Secure Netlify Deploy Plugin for Headless WordPress](https://elissavet.dev/articles/technology/taking-back-control-building-a-custom-secure-netlify-deploy-plugin-for-headless-wordpress/): If you read my previous article on Headless WordPress architecture with Gatsby and Netlify, you already know I’m a huge fan of this approach.
- [Bridging the Spatial Mismatch: When GIS Meets Healthcare Logistics](https://elissavet.dev/articles/technology/bridging-the-spatial-mismatch-when-gis-meets-healthcare-logistics/): How do we guarantee fair healthcare access when populations constantly shift? Building on recent discussions from the Ministry of Health's GIS workshop, this article explores the architectural framework of my M.Sc. thesis. Discover how combining Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Machine Learning, and Robust Hub-and-Spoke Optimization can bridge the spatial mismatch in healthcare logistics—ensuring that algorithmic efficiency never compromises public equity.
- [From CRUD to Machine Learning: Evolving from Web Development to Data Science](https://elissavet.dev/articles/education/from-crud-to-machine-learning-evolving-from-web-development-to-data-science/): From structuring relational databases to extracting actionable insights via machine learning, this article explores the natural evolution from full-stack web development to data science. Discover how a background in web architecture, combined with the cutting-edge curriculum of the Smart ICT Master's program, creates a powerful synergy for modern data engineering and deployment.
- [Engineering with Empathy: Moving Beyond Accessible Navigation](https://elissavet.dev/articles/technology/engineering-with-empathy-moving-beyond-accessible-navigation/): Building a high-performance web is only half the battle; the true measure of a digital product is its inclusivity. Discover how to ensure your digital spaces are open, predictable, and welcoming to everyone.
- [Decoupling WordPress Maps: A Headless-Ready Architecture with SCF and Leaflet](https://elissavet.dev/articles/technology/decoupling-wordpress-maps-a-headless-ready-architecture-with-scf-and-leaflet/): Interactive maps in WordPress often lead to technical debt. Here is how I refactored an older repository into a modern, 100% open-source mapping architecture built for both traditional themes and the Jamstack.
- [Building a Deeply Nested, Accessible Navigation Menu in Headless WordPress & React](https://elissavet.dev/articles/technology/building-a-deeply-nested-accessible-navigation-menu-in-headless-wordpress-react/): The Hook: In my previous post, Headless WordPress with Gatsby and Netlify, we laid down the foundations of a blazing-fast decoupled architecture.
- [Building a Bulletproof Headless WordPress with Gatsby & Netlify: An Architecture Case Study](https://elissavet.dev/articles/technology/headless-wordpress-gatsby-netlify/): There is a specific thrill that comes with the "Maker's Mindset"—the drive to pull things apart, understand how they tick, and rebuild them better. Recently, I set out to transition a monolithic WordPress setup into a modern Jamstack architecture using Gatsby and Netlify.
- [The Maker’s Mindset: How Crochet Made Me a Better Web Developer](https://elissavet.dev/articles/opinions/crochet-and-web-development/): If you had told me a few years ago that the solution to a stubborn code bug could be found in a ball of yarn and a crochet hook, I probably would have laughed.
- [From Monolith to the Cloud: The Journey](https://elissavet.dev/articles/technology/from-monolith-to-the-cloud-how-to/): Discover how I transformed a monolithic WordPress backend into a scalable, serverless microservices architecture using Google Cloud, FastAPI, and Docker.
- [Finding Your Balance: A Guide to Sustainable Productivity and Self-Care](https://elissavet.dev/articles/opinions/finding-your-balance-a-guide-to-sustainable-productivity-and-self-care/): If you have been following my recent thoughts on The Art of Sustainable Ambition, you know that I believe success shouldn't come at the cost of your health. While we have previously explored how Micro-Breaks lead to Macro-Benefits, today we are looking at the bigger picture.
- [Building a Stylish & Accessible Countdown Timer with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript](https://elissavet.dev/articles/technology/building-a-stylish-accessible-countdown-timer-with-html-css-and-javascript/): Whether you're teasing a product launch, counting down to a special event, or just love the thrill of anticipation, a countdown timer adds excitement and urgency to any webpage.
- [Studying, Working, and Still Breathing: The Art of Sustainable Ambition](https://elissavet.dev/articles/education/studying-working-and-still-breathing-the-art-of-sustainable-ambition/): Some nights, I end the day proud of having studied after work. Other nights, exhaustion wins, and I fall asleep mid-sentence.
- [Micro-Breaks, Macro Benefits: How 5-Minute Pauses Can Restore Focus](https://elissavet.dev/articles/opinions/how-to-use-micro-breaks-for-focus/): Welcome to the science of micro-breaks, the small but mighty pauses that can transform your workday.
- [The Art of Lifelong Learning: Mastering the Skill of Learning How to Learn](https://elissavet.dev/articles/education/the-art-of-lifelong-learning-mastering-the-skill-of-learning-how-to-learn/): In a world where information evolves faster than ever, the ability to learn continuously is no longer optional — it's essential.
- [Starting out on the web: Custom or Template-Based Website?](https://elissavet.dev/articles/technology/starting-out-on-the-web-custom-or-template-based-website/): If you’re here reading this, chances are you are on your way to creating a new website for your business, either by starting fresh, or by redesigning your current website.
- [7 steps to a successful website for business owners](https://elissavet.dev/articles/technology/7-steps-to-a-successful-website-for-business-owners/): Are you a small business owner and in need of a new website? But where do you start? Here are 7 steps to a successful website for business owners.

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