SitePoint Blog – The best Web Development & Design Blog

By Nilson Jacques, March 16, 2021

How can you run code without servers? Learn all about serverless functions, their pros and cons, and situations where you might want to use them.

What is the JavaScript Internationalization API (I18n)?

By Craig Buckler, March 15, 2021

Need to translate your website? Learn how to use the JavaScript Internationalization API (I18n) and how easy it is to implement it in your apps.

ES6 Arrow Functions: Fat and Concise Syntax in JavaScript

By Maria Antonietta Perna, March 12, 2021

Arrow functions provide a handy syntax for writing JavaScript functions. Learn about how and when to use them, and about some gotchas to watch out for.

PHP Authorization with JWT (JSON Web Tokens)

PHP

By Miguel Ibarra Romero, Matthew Setter, March 11, 2021

Need to authenticate requests to a server? Learn what JWTs are and how to use them instead of sessions to authenticate your users via API calls.

5 Different Ways to Declare Functions in jQuery

By Craig Buckler, March 10, 2021

There are several ways to define a block of JavaScript functionality. Learn which is the most appropriate one for your particular use case.

How to Use SVG Image Sprites

Blogs

By Craig Buckler, March 10, 2021

Sprites are popular for bundling graphics into a single file. And they can even be made with SVGs! Learn how SVG sprites work and why they're so awesome.

Beyond Console.log() – Level up Your Debugging Skills

By Christian Heilmann, March 08, 2021

console.log() is a great tool, but your browser's developer tools can do so much more. Learn how to take your coding and debugging to the next level.

An Introduction to Genetic Algorithms

By Timothy Boronczyk, March 05, 2021

Learn how to write a genetic algorithm, a procedure that solves problems using operations that emulate the natural processes involved in evolution.

How to Change Your Boss’s Mind Without Losing Your Job

By Andrew McDermott, March 03, 2021

Is your boss making bad decisions? Are you walking on eggshells? Learn some practical steps to help your boss make better decisions without losing your job!

Fetching Data from a Third-party API with Vue.js and Axios

By Olayinka Omole, Michael Wanyoike, March 03, 2021

Learn how to start a new Vue project, fetch data from an API using axios, and handle responses and manipulate data using components and computed properties.

How to Install PHP on Windows

PHP

By Craig Buckler, March 01, 2021

Looking for tips on how to install PHP on Windows? We walk step by step through how to install PHP 8 and Apache 2.4 on Windows 10 (64-bit).

How to Fetch Data from a Third-party API with Deno

By Jack Franklin, March 01, 2021

Ever wished Node was more secure and came with TypeScript support out the box? Deno offers this and more. Learn why many are switching from Node to Deno.

Canvas vs SVG: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job

By Maria Antonietta Perna, February 24, 2021

Should you use Canvas or SVG? It depends! Let's walk through all the scenarios where Canvas and SVG are an option and work out which is the best choice.

How to Use PostCSS as a Configurable Alternative to Sass

By Craig Buckler, February 23, 2021

Sass is handy, but can't do everything. Learn how to use PostCSS to create a custom CSS preprocessor that compiles Sass syntax but also adds extra features.

Build a Twitter Clone Using TypeScript, Prisma and Next.js

By Nirmalya Ghosh, February 22, 2021

The best way to explore React is by example. Learn how easy it is to build a React Twitter clone with Prisma and the powerful Next.js framework.

How I Built a Wheel of Fortune JavaScript Game for My Zoom Group

By Timothy Boronczyk, February 18, 2021

Have you ever wanted to build a JavaScript game but didn't know where to start? Learn how to quickly create a simple, fun game to share with friends.

5 Web Design Trends for 2021

Design & UX

By SitePoint Sponsors, February 18, 2021

Web design trends come and go. 2020 was no exception. Web designers will see some familiar trends replaced by safer and more dependable design choices.

Static Site Generators: A Beginner’s Guide

By Maria Antonietta Perna, February 17, 2021

Static site generators are a key element of the modern Jamstack architecture. We explore the standout features of seven leading static site generators.

Creating Directionally Lit 3D Buttons with CSS

By Jhey Tompkins, February 16, 2021

Ever thought of adding lighting effects to your UI buttons? You can! Learn how to create directionally lit 3D buttons with CSS and just a little bit of JS.

Learn Snowpack: A High-Performance Frontend Build Tool

By Jack Franklin, February 15, 2021

Webpack can get slow when you're rebuilding a large app. Enter Snowpack. Find out how Snowpack serves your app unbundled during dev, and why this matters.

10 Web Developer Resumé Tweaks to Get More Interviews

By Andrew Stetsenko, February 11, 2021

Not landing as many job interviews as you hoped? Learn these ten simple resumé tweaks that will improve your chances of getting a developer job interview.

An Introduction to Wireframing with Figma

Design & UX

By Daniel Schwarz, February 10, 2021

Wireframes are important for ensuring good UX. Learn how to use Figma to figure out the best UX design workflow for your layout.

Build a Rest API for the Jamstack with Hapi and TypeScript

By Camilo Reyes, February 09, 2021

Ever taken a Jamstack view of a REST API? Learn how to evolve an API without breaking clients, with the help of Hapi, Joi, TypeScript, TDD, Mongo and more.

Lightweight Autocomplete Controls with the HTML5 Datalist

By Craig Buckler, February 08, 2021

Too many options in your HTML Select list? Try a Datalist! Learn how to work with this lightweight, accessible, cross-browser autocomplete form control.

Asynchronous Programming Using Async/Await in C#

Programming

By Kerem Ispirli, February 04, 2021

New to asynchronous programming? Learn what it's about, how to use the async and await keywords, avoid deadlock pitfalls and refactor blocking C# code.

12 Best WordPress Themes for Your 2021 Projects

By SitePoint Sponsors, February 04, 2021

Need a fully-featured WordPress theme? Check out these 12 outstanding, powerful WordPress themes that will save you time and supercharge your next website.

High-output Project Management in Notion

By Khe Hy, Kate Andlund, February 03, 2021

Learn how to architect, implement and maintain a minimalist setup for team-based Notion setups. We walk you through setting up primary tables and show you how to best leverage them using Notion's unique superpowers.

Setting Up a Modern PHP Development Environment with Docker

PHP

By Tom Butler, February 03, 2021

There are so many ways to set up your PHP development environment, but using Docker is the current best practice. Let's walk through how to do it properly.

Getting Started with the React Native Navigation Library