Web Development Insights & Case Studies

Practical insights on Next.js web applications, API integration, and software engineering from Carlton Heywood in Payson, Utah.

How to Parse PDF Receipt Data into CSV (And When to Stop Coding It Yourself)

2026-10-10 • By Carlton Levi Heywood

An architectural look at local PDF receipt parsing with Python, handling messy invoice layouts, and why packaged desktop utilities beat custom scripts for everyday workflow.

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Rapid Deployment: How Modular Architecture Saved the Day

2026-07-08 • By Carlton Levi Heywood

When a client needed a site-wide update with one week's notice, a clean Next.js/TypeScript stack turned an intimidating request into a same-day deployment.

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How to Parse PDF Receipt Data into CSV (And When to Stop Coding It Yourself)

Rapid Deployment: How Modular Architecture Saved the Day