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Written content to help you along your web development journey, without forgetting to have some fun along the way.
API-driven or Git-based? Figuring out the right CMS for you.
It's hard to choose the right headless CMS when there are so many options. There's one decision you can make before comparing CMS products.
How we apply the Rails Doctrine to the Jamstack
Just like omakase sushi is solely the chef's choice, the biggest benefit to any framework is when it makes (good) decisions for you.
Add Netlify Redirects and Headers to an Eleventy Project
What seems like a simple task can be a little tricky to get right with Eleventy. Learn how to add a _redirects file to Eleventy projects deployed with Netlify.
The Spinneret: Issue #4
I've launched my new personal website with a perfect 💯💯💯💯 performance score!! Take a look inside to see what else happened in my web development sphere throughout August 2020.
Git Merge: Accept All Changes
Have you encountered a large merge when you know you are going to accept all current or incoming changes? There's a way to achieve without stepping through each file.
Programmatically Creating JSON Pages with GatsbyJS
Learn how to generate static JSON pages from markdown files and external data using the Gatsby static site generator.
Run JavaScript when Variable Exists
It's super frustrating to have a race condition in which some JavaScript code may be run before a variable it needs exists, causing an error. Here's one approach to getting around that.
The Right Way to Learn JavaScript in 2020
At first glance, the JavaScript ecosystem is overwhelming. Here are thoughts on how to slow down, center yourself, and find a place to begin.
Add a Static Directory to an Eleventy Project
Copy static files from a directory into the root of the build directory with Eleventy.
3 things that make developers happy
While technical tools make developers' lives easier, we can't forget that non-technical things can have a big impact on devs' productivity and satisfaction.