JavaScript tips, tricks, and shortcuts for productivity
A collection of several JavaScript tips and tricks I have picked up in my career. Many of these I did not know for a while and wish I learned sooner.
HTML Forms, Accessibility, Semantics, and more (with Vue.js)
Transcript So, I want to go over this topic about some form inputs of the checkbox radio because I saw this comment come up in the Vue.js Developers Facebook group the other day and I just wanted to address it…
Vue.js functional components: What, Why, and When?
Using Vue's functional components can increase rendering performance by 70%. This article explores what, why, when, and how to use functional component.
Accessibility Tools & Resources
I, personally, am a fan of making the web more accessible. I like the idea that more people will be able to use the things I build, and I like the challenges associated with building a more accessible web. Here…
How I Find Cheap Flights
In my life, I’ve done a good bit of traveling. Sometimes it was a work trip with very specific dates and locations. Other times it was to go to a conference, and I’d tack on some extra time for site…
Content Security Policy presentation
A presentation I gave on Content Security Policy for Advanced WordPress San Diego. What it is, who it’s for, and how to implement on your website. Content Security Policy from Austin Gil Contents: What is it? “Content Security Policy (CSP)…
Moving to a Modern Development Workflow
Lately I’ve been focused a lot on front-end technologies, while ignoring this nagging sensation in the back of my mind that I’m leaving something out. The products are getting better, but my process can be improved. A modern development project…
Building a Murder Mystery App with Vue.js
Mafia is a social-deduction party game. It’s great with a large group of people and doesn’t take much more than a few playing cards and some imagination. I was playing it recently with a group of friends when I thought, “do…
Conditional Scripts & Styles for WordPress Shortcodes
WordPress is not great at loading resources when it comes to shortcodes. In fact, I’d say it’s pretty bad. For theme and plugin developers to make sure a necessary script or style will be available when a shortcode is used,…
A Refreshing Take on Local WordPress Development
I’ve been developing WordPress websites for a while now. After breaking many sites, I’ve learned the value of local WordPress development. Developing locally can make our build process faster, easier, and more accurate. These are all good things, but local development…