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Written content to help you along your web development journey, without forgetting to have some fun along the way.
Three Ways to Visualize File Structure in Documentation
There are several methods for representing file trees. Here are three, along with some quick pros and cons for each.
Deploying a Static API to Netlify
A super simple example of building a static API that walks through the deploy process using Netlify. Part of a series of tutorials on building and deploying static APIs.
Building a Static API with Node.js
Learn how to build a static API with Node.js. We'll write a node build script that converts local YAML files into a set of structured JSON output files.
How to Build a Static API
An introduction on how to approach building a static API, which serves as the background for several specific tutorials on the topic.
WTF is a Static API
Most APIs today are dynamic. But the Jamstack has provided a path for creating static APIs, which can be incredibly powerful and beneficial in the right scenario.
WTF is a Headless CMS
The headless CMS is a core tenet of the Jamstack approach, a gamechanging approach to building modern websites. Here is an intro to the headless CMS approach.
An Alternative Approach to Limited Budget Projects
Development projects are expensive. But when opportunities are exciting and the budget is small, we tend to give a lot away for free. Here's one way to meet closer to the middle.
New Developers Shouldn't Focus on Writing Tests
You wouldn't open an insurance plan on your dog house, would you?