Has Google Killed AMP?
AMP has long split opinion: Google's preferential treatment of sites using AMP has long been a contentious point. Is it worth implementing AMP any longer?
Ethical Web Development - Part II
The second - and final - instalment in explaining the responsibility we - as web developers - have in making the web a better and safer place.
Hiring a Freelance Front End Developer - An Ultimate Guide
A key part of your web development team will be your front-end developers: those tasked with building the interactive areas of your site.
Ethical Web Development - Part I
As a developer (and especially perhaps as a front end developer) we have a unique responsibility to our users, and to remove unethical practices from the web.
Git Is a Little Bit Like a Diary
Put simply, Git is a version control system for software development. It is a lot like keeping a diary of what you have worked on..
The Differences Between Lead and Senior Roles in Front-End Development
'Lead' and 'Senior' roles are the two seniorities of front-end development that I see most commonly confused. Here is where I feel the differences lie..
Block Bad Bots Using .htaccess
By 2012 bot and spider traffic on the web had exceeded human traffic. Not all bots are bad, but you should know how to block those you don't want on your site.
What Is Front-End Development?
For something that I have been doing for years, it is still difficult to explain 'front-end web development' to someone else.
Access CSS Variables From a Database via db-connect
In CSS, db-connect is a misunderstood but immensely useful technique for connecting to databases directly from vanilla CSS in order to access stored properties.
React: Functional, Class and Pure Components
React components come in three succinct flavours: 'functional', 'class', and 'pure'. Here I try and offer guidance into the differences and uses of each.
How to Find a Programmer Job
It is fair to say that the programming and technology job markets are fairly buoyant, and now has never been a better time to make a career change.
Detecting and Dealing with Website Theft
Web development by its nature is difficult to protect from copyright theft. There are a few things you can do to protect yourself and your ownership though..
