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Our articles on Web Development cover a wide range of topics. Whether you're a front-end, back-end, or full-stack developer: we do our best to upkeep with trends and provide interesting and relevant articles. Additionally, we are focused on providing extensive resources on how to become an actual web developer.
The nice thing about CSS is that you don't have to reinvent the wheel every time you start a new project. Chances are, the layout structure or a particular element you're trying to implement has already been done by someone else. And, this is further amplified through the use of various "generators" - tools that let you generate a specific outcome (layout) through a visual preview.
If we look at what CSS can do, it's clear that JavaScript animations are more than just spinners, loaders or text variation effects. The current trends in animation design include layout transitions, interactive content pages, and real-time data processing. And in this article we will take a look at the best JavaScript animation libraries, with the addition of a live example for each library.
Looking for a quick solution to center a text or a div element in CSS? This article is for you. We will focus on specific use cases such as as vertical and horizontal centering, as well as how to center things when you're not using Flexbox or Grid. Feel free to bookmark this page for future reference!
In how many different ways can you style a React component using CSS? As it turns out, a lot! This article covers six different ways to use CSS with React.js. We'll look at Inline Styles, Modules, practical className logic, CSS in JS, and the use of CSS frameworks.
This is an extensive collection of CSS animation effects made possible without any external libraries. Each animation has a dedicated description explaining how it works, including a code snippet that you can export directly. On top of that, this article also covers an introduction to the functions used to create CSS animations.
Vue.js has remained as one of the most consistent front-end frameworks for web developers. And thanks to its popularity, there are staggering amounts of resources provided by the open-source community. Our focus in this article is going to be on UI components, specifically - component libraries and UI kits. If you're looking to jumpstart a new Vue project with a fresh design - this roundup is for you.
CSS frameworks provide the means to speed up the process of scaling website and app designs. But, generally, the majority of CSS frameworks come packed to the brim with features that often don't see the light of day. Thankfully, there are plenty of minimal / lightweight solutions for simpler projects.
The CSS logical functions calc(), clamp(), min() and max() are supported by all modern web browsers. But, despite being readily available - a simple GitHub search tells us that adoption of these functions has been slow. So, how exactly do we use them to build fluid and responsive layout experiences? Let's find out.
There are around 200 total CSS properties, depending on where you look. And, many of those properties interact with one another in their own unique ways. Keeping track of everything is practically impossible. So, this article is all about showcasing nifty CSS tricks that are useful for both developers as well as designers.
How do you detect mobile devices with JavaScript? In this article, we will cover various methods using specific JavaScript functions, and we will conclude by looking at a number of popular JavaScript libraries for the job.
The majority of developer-friendly hosting providers have a free plan available. And, in a lot of cases, you can use this free plan to host your website, blog, or a full-scale application. In this article, we'll look at some of the best hosting platforms for developers. Use their services to deploy React, Django, Next.js, or any other popular framework project.
Are you looking to add some visual interest to your website or web application? Tailwind CSS is a popular CSS framework that allows you to easily create and customize beautiful, functional, and responsive user interfaces. In this article, we will showcase some creative and inspiring card designs that have been built using Tailwind CSS. These designs demonstrate the flexibility and power of the framework and can serve as inspiration for your own projects.