Squeaky Portraits: Having Fun with the CSS path() Function – SitePoint Skip to main content Free JavaScript Book! Write powerful, clean and maintainable JavaScript. RRP $11.95 With the Chrome 88 release, we got support for clip-path: path(). That means it now has support in “most” major browsers! With path(), we’re able to use path definitions […]

About The Author Stephanie Eckles is a front-end focused SWE at Microsoft. She’s also the author of ModernCSS.dev which provides modern solutions to old CSS problems as in-depth … More about Stephanie ↬ Eleventy (aka 11ty) is rising in the ranks among static site generators. This Node-based builder is attractive due to its zero-config starting […]

How to Use JSON Data Fields in MySQL Databases – SitePoint Skip to main content Free JavaScript Book! Write powerful, clean and maintainable JavaScript. RRP $11.95 My article “SQL vs NoSQL: The Differences” noted that the line between SQL and NoSQL databases has become increasingly blurred, with each camp adopting features from the other. MySQL […]

About The Author Aaron Hans makes web applications fast and accessible for all users. Leading the team responsible for the State of California’s public pandemic response … More about Aaron ↬ One of the drivers of the popularity of headless options is that expectations for the quality of user experience are constantly going up. We […]

A Beginner’s Guide to Roam Research – SitePoint Skip to main content Free JavaScript Book! Write powerful, clean and maintainable JavaScript. RRP $11.95 Roam Research is a friction-free, note-taking and knowledge-management application. It’s getting a lot of attention, and the label “game changer” has been used. You’re likely reading this article because you’ve heard the […]

In a new short series of posts, we highlight some of the useful tools and techniques for developers and designers. Recently we’ve covered CSS Auditing Tools and CSS Generators, and this time we look into reliable accessible components: from tabs and tables to toggles and tooltips. Table of Contents Below you’ll find an alphabetical list […]

9 Best JavaScript and TypeScript ORMs for 2021 – SitePoint Skip to main content Free JavaScript Book! Write powerful, clean and maintainable JavaScript. RRP $11.95 This article will briefly explain what object relational mapping (ORM) is, what an ORM library is, and why you should consider using one with your next JavaScript project. We’ll also […]

Wondering what’s happenin’ at Smashing? Well, we’ve been busy. Here’s a little story of how we removed floating labels, improved performance on mobile, and launched a new series of articles. Oh, and how you can contribute to Smashing, too. There is always something happening behind the scenes at Smashing. Over the last months, we’ve been […]

About The Author Stephen Roe writes about web design at Sitejet. When he isn’t plotting world domination with his clients, he’s studying the intersection of culture, … More about Stephen ↬ The secret to growing a successful web design business is thinking of design as a service, not a product. When you focus on recurring […]

How to Use Mobile Emulation Mode in Chrome Skip to main content Free JavaScript Book! Write powerful, clean and maintainable JavaScript. RRP $11.95 Website testing has become increasingly complex. The days of checking functionality in a couple of browsers are long gone. Your latest masterpiece must be rigorously evaluated on a range of mobile, tablet […]