Whether you’ve used it or not you’ve probably heard about Heroku at some point wandering around the Web. Heroku lets you deploy, run, and manage projects written in Ruby, Node.js, Java, Python, Clojure, Scala, and PHP. This platform brings joy to so many developers because of its amazing build packs that create a robust deployment workflow. Read More →
Animated Polygon Art
Recently, I began writing my series for Tuts+ discussing in-depth how to use and understand TimelineMax by GreenSock. The results of my studies and research has thrusted me from a CSS animation lover to someone that appreciates the fine control achieved with the GreenSock Animation Platform (GSAP). Let’s examine the benefits of this control using a couple of amazing pieces of artwork presented as SVG. Read More →
BEM Relationships
I know bem is pretty hot right now, but I think for a good reason. We’re specifically decoupling components for reuse in a modular fashion and ensuring relationships have meaning. This approach ensures that everyone participating in the development of a website is working with the same codebase and using the same terminology. Here’s a short explanation on how to author bem correctly specifically in a parent/child relationship. Read More →
Fixed Curtains Pattern
Layout patterns are great for initiating projects quickly, but the ones that provide a plethora of opinionated styles can become frustrating and overwhelming to remove when desired. I’d like to share a few examples and end with a free HTML layout pattern for you to help alleviate unwanted styling and get started on a template pattern quicker that I call “Fixed Curtains.” Read More →
How to ScrollMagic
ScrollMagic is a complete rewrite of its predecessor Superscrollorama by John Polacek.
Like Superscrollorama it relies on the Greensock Animation Platform (GSAP) to build animations, but was developed with specific regard to former shortcomings. Read More →
TimelineMax Stagger Animation
If you love animation and interactivity then I’m sure you’ve probably seen or heard of the GreenSock Animation Platform library commonly referred to as gsap. For those unfamiliar, the GreenSock Animation Platform is a suite of tools for scripted animation. We’ll look specifically at TimelineMax and a method called staggerTo(). Read More →
Interviewing Candidates in Tech
Interviewing is a scary time at any point of your career. Nerves are jumping wild for those moments that will transpire, but how well you’re prepared on the hiring end can be just as frightening. Here are some things to think about when you the interviewer take that leap of faith with a potential candidate. Read More →