Posts (Page 23)
Written content to help you along your web development journey, without forgetting to have some fun along the way.
Build Jamstack Sites Faster with Conventional Tooling
The Jamstack presents the opportunity to fly through the process of building a website, but it helps if you build a foundation on which you can do work consistently.
WTF is a Closure?
A brief explanation of JavaScript closures, along with a few examples and references to other in-depth explorations on the topic.
You Will Make Mistakes
It's not making a mistake that matters, it's what you do after you make a mistake.
Building a Static API with Middleman
Learn to build a static API using the Middleman static site generator.
WTF is the DOM?
A brief introduction to the DOM with a quick example on manipulating it, and a link to digging in deeper.
The Difference Between =, == and === in JavaScript
They may look similar, but they each do something very different from the next, and it's important to understand the differences.
The Spinneret: Issue #2
WTF happened on June 29!? Read more in the June 2020 collection of web development articles, shop talk, news, and tools.
Introducing Component Adapters into a Gatsby Project
Component adapters are a great way to separate logic from presentation in component-driven development projects. Here's how I've implemented the approach in Gatsby.
Increase Developer Efficiency by Establishing Conventions
Developer efficiency is largely driven by the number and type of decisions to make. That number can be reduced by establishing solid (but balanced) conventions.
Organize Components by Keeping Related Files Close
We've traditionally organized files by type. But that can make specific files difficult to track down, especially in an era dominated by component-driven development.