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Upgrade Your Project with CSS Selector and Custom Attributes

Essential Skills for Landing a Test Automation Job in 2018

Following our last research, we examined top job searching websites around the world to determine in-demand automation skills and technologies for 2018.

Functional JavaScript for Lazy Developers (Like Me)

Applying functional techniques improved my programs, problem-solving skills, process; my code was cleaner and easier to maintain — with less work.

Introducing: Chatbots with Our First Mini Course

We’re happy to introduce Mini Courses, it’s a shorter course made for your quick breaks. In 1-hour, we'll show you how to make your first chatbot, for free!

Are You Improving Your UX with Analytics?

Learn to make informed UX decisions based on qualitative data through UX analytics.

Talk With The Experts: Chris Coyier

Last week we held our highly anticipated live webinar with Chris Coyier. Let's recap the information we learnt about Making the Most of CodePen.

A Lesson on ES2015 with Darin Haener – Live!

Take a lesson of Diving into ES2015 with Darin Haener in our next live event - a live lesson! Check out what we'll cover and register to join us.

Translating CSS for Paged Media with Rachel Andrew

Last week we spoke with Rachel Andrew, a CSS Working Group Invited Expert about CSS for paged media. Here's a recap of your questions for her.

Head Slapping WordPress Security with Expert Chris Burgess

WordPress security is often an area in WordPress left neglected or done incorrectly. Read our recap with Chris Burgess in our WordPress security webinar.

Spreading the Word on WordPress Security

Did you know that WordPress powers a third of the web, and a popular target for attackers? This week we chat to Chris Burgess on WordPress Security.

Let’s Talk about Sketch, Baby! With Sketch Guru, Daniel Schwarz

 We think it's important to connect you with subject matter specialists and give you a chance to say hello and ask them a question. Last week, we caught up with Daniel Schwarz for a chat about Sketch 3.

Watch: Working with Lambda Functions in Python

Take a sneak peak at one of our lesson in our Python course. In this video, you'll explore how to create anonymous functions in Python, lambda functions.

Watch: A Lesson on React Props, Defaults and Modules

Gain confidence with default properties, such as properties, defaults, and modules and allow your components to be used without any properties being passed.

Watch: Canva vs Canva For Work

Learn the key differences are between Canva and Canva for Work. Your brand can have a more consistent look, while your team work more efficiently.

Watch: Controller Testing with Ruby

In this video you will learn how to write controller specs and isolate them from other parts of your application with the help of mocks and stubs.

Watch: Fetch Remote Data Using Guzzle

Most PHP developers are used to using cURL to fetch data from a server However, there’s a better alternative: the Guzzle HTTP client.

Watch: Remembering the Document Outline in an HTML5 World

Have you ever heard of a HTML document outline? It's been nearly forgotten since HTML5, but it means a more accessibility and better semantic structure.

Watch: Managing Sample Data with Fixtures and Factories

In this video we'll learn two ways of managing sample data: fixtures and factories. As well as annotations for models and specs, and generating fake data.

Watch: WordPress Theme? Check. Hidden Malware? Test!

I will show you a simple way to make sure that the themes you download are clean and you no longer have to fear the hidden malware.

Watch: Get the Right File Permissions in Your WordPress Site

Changing the default WordPress configuration permissions is one of the simplest ways to harden your WordPress website. I teach you how without plugins!

Watch: RSpec — The Set Up

Without automated testing, you'll have to manually re-test all the features of your app every time you refactor the code or add something new. Enter RSpec!

Watch: PHP Dependencies Made Easy with Composer

In this screencast, Joe Lowery will show you how to get up and running with Composer and its companion service, Packagist and become a more efficient coder.

Watch: Backup Your WordPress Sites Manually and Easily

There are plenty of plugins to backup your WordPress site, yet the best way to ensure your backup works is... to do it manually! I'll show you how in 5mins.

Watch: Writing a Play Card Game with Ruby?

I'll get you prepped and ready to go so you can build a card game using Ruby 2.0. You're on your way towards having ruby ticked off your your to-do list.

Watch: Logo Design Rules of Thumb You Shouldn’t Forget

Before going neck deep into your logo project, learn about basic color theory, cliches and metaphors specifically guiding you in your logo endeavours.

Watch: Understanding Android and Java

Android development uses the popular Java programming language. In this video we look at the basics of Java and the additions that Android brings to it.

Watch: Loading Images the Lazy Loading Way

You may have noticed that images on websites can be heavy and slow. In this screencast we'll take a look at how to lazyload an image, improving performance.

Animation Advice from a CSS Master

Last week Tiffany Brown, author of CSS Master, joined us on the forums for a Q&A session discussing CSS Animations. Read the highlights of her conversation.

Watch: Prevent Brute Force Attacks on a Login Page

Learn how to protect your PHP applications from Brute Force Attacks. I'll show you how in this screencast.

Watch: Custom Lists with CSS Counters

In this screencast I'll show you how to use CSS counters for greater flexibility in building custom lists or any other sequence with automatic numbering.