Should Everyone Learn Javascript Deeply?
I’ve been thinking about writing about learning javascript for a while now, but seeing Brad Frost and Heydon Pickerings articles appear over the last couple of weeks has really made me consider my approach … Continue Reading Should Everyone Learn Javascript Deeply?
2018 In Review, and Plans for 2019
2018 was a mixed bag for me. Initially I didn’t feel like I did much in the last year; but now it’s written down in front of me – perhaps … Continue Reading 2018 In Review, and Plans for 2019
WordPress and a Faster Internet
I am fortunate enough to live in an area that has fast internet (100Mbps+), and I have a powerful computer. Yet the internet often feels slow. I’m a web developer … Continue Reading WordPress and a Faster Internet
Regarding Accessibility in Gutenberg
Following the Gutenberg discussions in recent weeks, the Core Gutenberg team have posted an update on accessibility in Gutenberg, in which they try to establish there are some accessibility features … Continue Reading Regarding Accessibility in Gutenberg
Contributing to WordPress
In this article for WPTavern Chris Van Patten shares his experience with contributing to the Gutenberg project. The original article was a Twitter thread, but it’s nicer reading a proper long … Continue Reading Contributing to WordPress
Smashing Book 6 Review: New Frontiers In Web Design
I really like the Smashing Magazine website. Unlike a lot of tutorial sites they don’t keep repeating the same basic content and focus on more challenging and newer things. So … Continue Reading Smashing Book 6 Review: New Frontiers In Web Design
Gutenberg Cloud – the Ultimate Open Source Project?
Gutenberg Cloud is a project for creating open source Gutenberg Blocks that work with both Drupal and WordPress that is created by web agency Frontkom. The team at Frontkom made a … Continue Reading Gutenberg Cloud – the Ultimate Open Source Project?
WordPress get_post_gallery() Gutenberg Polyfill
I’m working on a new WordPress theme designed for Gutenberg, however Gutenberg isn’t finished, and there are elements that won’t work until the plugin is merged with core. One such … Continue Reading WordPress get_post_gallery() Gutenberg Polyfill
Defaulting to the Gutenberg Classic Editor – Fixing Gutenbergs Paragraphs
I have noticed one of the most frequent complaints about Gutenberg is the fact that paragraphs are treated as individual blocks. This disrupts the writing flow and makes normal text … Continue Reading Defaulting to the Gutenberg Classic Editor – Fixing Gutenbergs Paragraphs
Patreon. The Future of Blog Monetisation?
Patreon is a really interesting platform that helps creators earn money. I recently read an article about how a French tutor increased revenues by using the Patreon WordPress plugin. I’d … Continue Reading Patreon. The Future of Blog Monetisation?