There are three properties that define the explicit grid of a container. These are the grid-template-rows, grid-template-columns, and grid-template-areas. while these define the grid, the finished size might be larger, the result of items placed outside the explicit grid. If that happens, implicit tracks will be created and sized by grids-auto-rows and grid-auto-columns. The grid […]

When working with text, you will want to take advantage of the many options that CSS offers. One of these is to change make use of uppercase, lowercase, and capitalization. As you will see in the following code example, it’s straightforward. Note that this makes use of the h1 tag and the CSS text-transform property […]

In this article, we take a brief look at grids and how you can use them to create web pages. There are many aspects to CSS grid layouts. The grid terms will be listed here, along with a brief description and a sample of a grid at the end of this article, along with the […]

The preferred way to set colors on your Web pages is via CSS or CSS3 and hex digits. Learn more about how to color your online world. The most obvious place to use hex digits is with colors. If you were to write out the RGB color values for white, as an example, the numbers […]

Web design has evolved considerably over the years. During this time, standards and best practices have been coming into play that help you design better websites now — and for the long-term. Here are 10 things you must know to keep your site responsive: Start with a Grid: When creating a design, fluid grids are best because […]

SEO is an ever-changing target. What worked one day may no longer work the next. In this article, we look at several SEO tactics that should stand the test of time. Although, nothing is guaranteed and you should stay on top of the latest trends. 1. Heading Structure Making correct use of the

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In this article, we look at JavaScript Frameworks. To write this article I drew upon the expertise of two people, TJ VanToll, and Ran at Wildebeest. Both gave me insight into JavaScript frameworks and when to use them — or not. One of the key things to realize is that regardless of the framework you use, you’re […]

This article is continuation of a previous piece that covered both HTML and CSS. Here, the focus is on CSS alone. My intention is to give you, the reader, many different viewpoints. In this article, several industry experts will share their knowledge with you. The first set of tips comes from Dustin Montgomery: Consider using a […]

Gaming and the web is a hugely popular activity. One sees games all over the place and there are ample opportunities to play them, both free and paid. In this article, we look at gaming and the various programming tools involved, including HMTL5, JavaScript and others. According the Mozilla Developer Network, the modern web has […]

A great way to increase viewership to your blog is to create a podcast. There are many ways to do it, though the easiest way I know of is to install and configure the Blubrry PowerPress plugin. First off, download the Blubrry PowerPress plugin and install it in the plugins location on your WordPress site. When […]

In this article, we will look at several advanced HTML and CSS strategies to help you get the best results with your Web projects. To help me with this article, and to offer an industry perspective, I spoke with industry expert Ed Charbeneau.* One of the key things he had to say is, “When planning […]

If you’ve been working in the mobile space for any amount of time, you’ve probably wanted to attend some conferences to keep on top of the latest technology and to meet with the various industry professionals. Here is a list of 10 mobile conferences to consider. WWDC17 WWDC17 San Jose, CA, June 5-9 There are […]