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Developer Roadmaps
23.7.2018
The path to becoming a front-end developer, as looked back upon by anyone who self-identifies that way, is likely a very windy one full of thorn bushes and band websites. Still, documenting a path, even if it's straighter and far cleaner than reality, is an interesting exercise and might just...
The CSS Paint API
9.7.2018
The CSS Paint API is extremely exciting, not only for what it is, but what it represents, which is the beginning of a very exciting time for CSS. Let’s go over what it is, why we have it and how to start using it.
What is the CSS Paint API?
The API is just one part of a whole suite of...
12 Best Visual Studio Code Extensions for Web Developers
7.7.2018
Visual Studio Code is one of the most popular source code editors for web developers. It was released in 2015 by Microsoft and offers many awesome features you can...
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Understanding The Underlying Processes of JavaScript’s Closures And Scope Chain
5.7.2018
When developers start exploring the JavaScript programming language, the concept of Scope and Closures can be expected to be a hurdle to their progress. The reason behind this behavior is the compl
8 Best Atom Packages for Web Developers
1.7.2018
Atom is one of the most popular and feature-rich source code editors for web developers. Originally, Atom was GitHub’s internal tool. Later, they decided to open-source it for the...
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Empower Through Web Development
28.6.2018
As a person with a disability, I appreciate the web and modern-day computing for their many affordances. The web is a great place to work and share and connect. You can make a living, build your dream, and speak your mind.
It’s not easy, though. Beginners struggling with the box model often take...
Here’s the thing about “unused CSS” tools
18.6.2018
There are a lot of tools that aim to help you remove "unused CSS" from your project. Never a week goes by that I don't see a tool for this being shared or promoted. It must strike some kind of perfect chord for some developers. I care about performance, and I know that reducing file sizes is good...
Most Important Git Commands for Web Developers
15.6.2018
Currently, Git is one of the most popular version control systems among developers. You can use it to track changes in your projects and coordinate the work of multiple...
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Customize Payment Solutions with Enhanced API, Sample Code and SDKs
11.6.2018
As developers build sites for merchants, we know that payment processing capabilities are important. But it’s not always easy to set up a payment solution that is not only reliable and secure, but
Headless CMS: Fresh Air for Developers
7.6.2018
(This is a sponsored post.)
Your current CMS sucks! You know that for some time already but have not decided yet what your next solution should be.
You've noticed all the buzz around headless CMS but you're still not sure what is in it for you and how it can solve all your woes.
What is...
What’s Next for Hybrid App Developers? (Sponsored)
5.6.2018
The story of hybrid application development is a never-ending one. Each framework has to continuously strive and innovate to remain relevant, and the discussion of which framework to use is a question often asked. Most hybrid applications are built using a combination of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript....
Customize payment solutions with our enhanced platform
31.5.2018
(This is a sponsored post.)
We’ve upped our game by using developers’ feedback to improve the Authorize.Net payment platform. Check out our new, streamlined API, better sample code and SDKs, and use them to provide your merchants with a secure, scalable payment solution. You’ll see that it’s...
Learning Gutenberg: Series Introduction
21.5.2018
Hey CSS-Tricksters! 👋 We have a special long-form series we’re kicking off here totally dedicated to Gutenberg, a major change to the WordPress editor. I’ve invited a dynamic duo of authors to bring you this series, which will bring you up to speed on what Gutenberg is, what it can do...
Page Transitions for Everyone
14.5.2018
As Sarah mentioned in her previous post about page transition using Vue.js, there is plenty of motivation for designers and developers to be building page transitions. Let's consider mobile applications. While mobile applications are evolving, more and more attention is given to the animation...
8 Awesome New Features in Sublime Text 3.1
9.5.2018
What are developers without code editors? I can't seem to think of a clear answer to that. In recent times, code editors have evolved from traditional IDEs to smarter and faster tools. While some f
Conditional Routing with React Router v4
8.5.2018
When building React applications, one thing developers don’t like to utilize is routing in React - usually because of the assumed learning curve involved. In this article, we are going to debunk th
Freebie: “Oasis” Jekyll Website Template
20.4.2018
A responsive Jekyll template designed for developers who want to set up a small landing page for their mobile applications.
Freebie: “Oasis” Jekyll Website Template was written by Amie Chen and published on Codrops
Computer says NO to HTML5 document outline
9.6.2016
What a brilliant idea! For the longest time HTML5 specified, and advised developers, that it no longer mattered what the number (1 to 6) was in a heading element (when used in conjunction with sectioning elements). What mattered was the nesting level of the H1-h6 in sectioning elements, just like...
Computer says NO to HTML5 document outline
9.6.2016
What a brilliant idea! For the longest time HTML5 specified, and advised developers, that it no longer mattered what the number (1 to 6) was in a heading element (when used in conjunction with sectioning elements). What mattered was the nesting level of the H1-h6 in sectioning elements, just like...
The woes of date input
19.1.2016
One of the many new input types that HTML5 introduced is the date input type which, in theory, should allow a developer to provide the user with a simple, usable, recognisable method of entering a date on a web page. But sadly, this input type has yet to reach its full potential. Briefly, the date...