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Written content to help you along your web development journey, without forgetting to have some fun along the way.
Evolving with Our Tools: The Continued Evolution of Static Site Generators
Static site generators are still relevant and continue to evolve. You may be able to evolve with them, without needing to jump into a new type of framework.
Handle Content Outside Site Framework
Learn how to process your content separately so you can write the minimal amount of framework code and easily switch to a new framework in the future, with the added benefit of easier maintainability.
Generating Workable TypeScript Types from Contentful Content
Automatically generate TypeScript type definitions from a Contentful schema, and then override for front-end adjustments.
Failure in Web Development is Good
Failure is not the end of the world, but a natural part of the learning process. Learn from your failures and don't let fear hold you back. Embrace the uncertainty, take risks, and find success faster.
The Most Compelling Argument for Using an SSG
SSGs were revolutionary when they entered the scene around 2008. But they are still relevant. And they are still great. And for many of the same reasons they were compelling in 2008.
Seek Discomfort to Learn and Grow Faster as a Developer
I asked a friend of mine about the one thing that helped him level up as a developer. He said: “Seek discomfort.”
Disabling Typeahead for VS Code
Settings to disabling various methods that provide typeahead functionality in VS Code.
React May Not Be the Best Tool for Your Project
React is a great tool with a massive developer community. It comes with its own benefits and challenges. And yet, there may be tooling that is more suitable to your project.
When to Check for Broken Links
Explore various methods for checking for broken links and what to consider when applying the approaches to your site.
Jamstack Made Getting Started Easier
Jamstack began as an architectural approach for building websites. As a byproduct, it also promoted the simplicity of deploying those sites.