November 4, 2022 in Learn
JavaScript Array Methods: forEach()
Introduction Being able to loop over items in an array is a crucial skill to understand as a developer. A great way to do just that is by using a popular JavaScript array method; forEach. This method allows you to…
November 1, 2022 in Career Advice
Is React Worth Learning? 7 Reasons to Learn React
When you’re learning to become a front-end web developer, there comes a time when you’ll want to gain experience building web apps using a popular library or framework. But there are many front-end web technologies to choose from — including…
October 11, 2022 in Learn
Treehouse vs. Udacity: Key Differences
Now that you’re ready to kickstart your coding career, what learning platform should you invest in — Treehouse or Udacity? Treehouse and Udacity are both popular online learning platforms for developers no matter your skill level. They contain several coding…
October 11, 2022 in Learn
Java vs. Python: Complete Guide
While Java and Python have both been around for decades, they’re still the programming languages of choice for many projects. In fact, a prominent source indicates Python and Java have been the second and third most popular languages behind JavaScript…
September 28, 2022 in Learn
Creating Custom HTML
(Photo by Kenny Louie / Flickr) An exciting feature of the HTML specification is creating custom HTML elements. These allow you to create your own HTML elements along with their own JavaScript API. This can be useful when building interfaces with reused…
September 26, 2022 in Learn
JavaScript Accordion Menu
Accordions are everywhere on the web and even in mobile apps. They’re a great way to show and hide content based off user interaction. In this guide, I’ll go over how to create an accordion using HTML, CSS and a…
September 19, 2022 in Learn
Animated Hamburger Menu
Hamburger menus are great for toggling a mobile navigation. Adding slick animations to show the open or closed state can be tricky but I will explain how this can be done pretty easily. Let’s get started. 😎 If video tutorials…
September 14, 2022 in Learn
Should I Learn HTML Before JavaScript?
Once you’ve decided to pursue front-end web development, you might be overwhelmed with deciding where you should start. Do you learn HTML or JavaScript first? How long will it take to learn them? What about CSS? The short answer: You…
September 14, 2022 in Learn
Treehouse vs. Pluralsight: Complete Guide
When it comes to learning a tech development skill, Treehouse and Pluralsight are popular MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) platforms. These e-learning platforms provide coding and design courses to cater to beginner, intermediate and advanced developers. Now that you know…
August 22, 2022 in Career Advice
Android Developer vs. Web Developer: Key Differences
While Android development and web development are both great career choices, there are still some things to consider when starting your own coding career journey. Many developers find that one area of software development better fits their interests, passions, and…
August 15, 2022 in Learn
HTML-Only Accordion
Accordions are all over the web and mobile apps. They are a great way to show and hide content based on user interaction and aren’t very hard to build but usually require a bit of HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Did…
August 7, 2022 in Career Advice
Front-End vs. Back-End: The Complete Guide
When you first decide to begin your coding journey — and maybe even pursue a career in web development — it can be difficult to understand industry terms like front-end, back-end, and full-stack. What are these different web development roles?…