There are many options available to web developers for the purpose of writing code. Many tools and applications, considered invaluable by many, are free and open-source. These are some of the tools I use every day to make the development process less stressful. (more…)
During my studies (I’m reading Javascript: The Good Parts and Javascript Web Applications), I’ve looked for a simple explanation for Closures. It’s a really easy concept in practice, but trying to explain Closures to someone who doesn’t even understand programming is near impossible to do. What’s a function? What’s a return? I am confused. (more…)
CSS3 introduces new ways to utilize current-day desktop graphics power, and one of these is the ability to render radial-style gradients (as well as other gradients, too). Of course, as with any new web technology, it’s not always intuitive or easy to pick up right off the bat. There are many different effects that can be achieved with radial gradients. Here are a few interesting techniques you can check out.
Pork! It’s the meat of kings. Add a little protein to your body copy with Bacon Ipsum – a crispy, succulent Lorem Ipsum alternative. Just set the number of paragraphs you’d like, the content type (“All Meat” keeps it piggish, whereas “Meat and Filler” give you an extra hint of Ipsum), and don’t forget to check the box to start with the obligatory “Bacon ipsum dolor sit amet…” (more…)
