In conversations about optimizing performance, I regularly hear something to the effect of: “But how do I convince my boss that these changes are worth the time & effort?” My glib answer has always been: “Don’t, just do it.” But … Continue reading
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WordPress Boilerplate Theme Version 4.3.2 is now live!
Cross-posted from: https://aarontgrogg.com/boilerplate/wordpress-boilerplate-theme-version-4-3-2-is-now-live/ So, it took a few days to push through, but it’s finally live! http://wordpress.org/themes/boilerplate Thanks to all who have been waiting, please continue to let me know if you find any issues or have any recommendations. Happy … Continue reading
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Okay, the circular form is nowhere close to being intuitive, and you could argue whether or not it is practical, but it sure as hell is a lot more fun than standard forms! If you’re ever in need of a … Continue reading
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Another collection of findings from around the web, pulled together and presented with a bow, just for you! Continue reading
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Prepos seems like it must be really, really cool, but I am having a hard time really grasping what it is… For anyone else that doesn’t know the difference between IE’s “Browser Mode” and “Document Mode”, the answer is: Browser … Continue reading
Update to HTML5 Boilerplate WordPress Theme is on it’s Way!
I know it has been a while, and that is partly my fault (busy) and partly some fault of the WordPress repo system… Versions 4.2 and 4.3, for some reason, never made it to the live repo… If you’re in … Continue reading
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The next great subset of HTML features is coming, with Web Components. Get to know Shadow DOM, HTML Templates, Custom Elements, and HTML Imports better. And think you can’t use Web Components yet? Think again… A new set of tools … Continue reading
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Planning ahead, maybe, but just to be safe, Don’t Be A Glasshole… Brilliant, tiny, nearly-hidden use of video on the HandHeld conference website… Scroll down and hover over a presenter’s pic/title/description… I mean, this was one of the coolest things … Continue reading
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Let’s start this one out right: David Bowie’s Space Oddity, recorded by Commander Chris Hadfield on board the International Space Station. Including playing guitar, in space… Whether or not you like the upcoming upgrades to JavaScript (via ECMAScript 6), they … Continue reading
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Ho, you geffum, eh Hawai’i? Way to show the aloha spirit for all of your visitors!! Especially love the Day/Night option in Settings… :-) The top eCommerce sites in the world are 22% slower than they were last year. Yikes! … Continue reading