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Prettify Your CSS: Simple Linting Rules For Readable Code
Every web developer has come across CSS at one point or another. For most, it’s a necessary evil that’s easy to learn, but difficult to master. After some time, you start to get the hang of it and maybe even pick up something like SASS and/or flexbox. One thing you may not realize: your code […]
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Font Awesome Icons Not Showing: The Ultimate Reference For Fixing Your Icons
Font Awesome is a staple in modern web development. It’s a simple way to add professionally designed icons to spice up your web pages. It’s free, simple to use, and actively maintained by a team of professionals. What’s not to like? The setup is simple: you add a reference to the .css or font file, […]
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Getting to Know JS: Destructuring Objects and Arrays
One very handy feature that JavaScript added was destructuring. You may have heard of it and perhaps even used it. Did you know you can destructure a nested object? Did you know you can probably do a lot more with it than you think? In this post I want to explore the possibilities of this […]
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Vue 3: Making An Input Component with v-model Support
Vue.js is a powerful JavaScript library that makes creating complex web apps more straightforward than ever. Out of the box, Vue.js gives you most of the tools you need to get going. However, something that seems simple can cause some tricky behavior. One common example I’ve seen is having a component with an input interact […]
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[Tutorial] Implement Parenthesis Multiplication Using JavaScript & Regex
When learning a new programming language, a calculator is a great way to flex your ability. Going the extra mile and tacking on extra features proves to be an even more valuable experience. In this article, I will show you how to implement a neat feature: the ability to multiply without an * operator.
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Let’s Learn SASS & SCSS: Setting Up The Build (Part 2)
If you’re here, you’ve probably already gone through part 1 of the series. In that post, we covered why SASS is so great and the basics of what it does. This post will be all about getting set up with a basic build process so we can actually start using it on projects. Unfortunately, SCSS […]
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Easy Inline SVGs With Sage 9/Blade Templates
Inline SVGs are a lesser known trick for performant assets. Using them in traditional static sites is problematic due to how verbose they are. Inline SVGs can be anywhere from a few lines of code to a hundred! Not the prettiest solution. That is why it’s much better to use a component based approach. Using […]
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Git Good: Using Cherry-Pick to “Move” Commits
It’s no secret that Git is an essential tool for all kinds of software. Git isn’t terribly hard to pick up, yet has a complex learning curve. The neat thing about the learning curve is the little tricks just waiting to be picked up. Today, I will be going over something that can be massively […]
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Testing File Uploads With Cypress.io
Cypress is an end-to-end testing framework designed to provide coverage for front-end UIs. Learning how to automate tests has its learning curve, but the benefits grow with your application’s complexity. I was tasked to test a process that involves uploading multiple types of files. In particular, application/pdf and image/* mime-type files. Doing this with Cypress […]
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WordPress: How To Create a Custom Admin Button with ACF
There comes a time in a WordPress theme’s life where custom PHP is needed. This can be a packaged plugin that’s used across multiple client sites, or a single theme. There are several ways to approach a custom admin button. A common approach is invoking a JavaScript function on click, then using AJAX to send […]