The Canvas API is a powerful tool offered by browsers that allows you to draw on the screen using the HTML <canvas> tag. In this tutorial, we’ll explore the different features and capabilities of the Canvas API. Create a canvas To create a canvas, simply add the <canvas></canvas> tag to a blank HTML file. By default, the canvas is invisible, so you won’t see anything. You can add a border to the canvas by adding the following CSS code:...
Web development is a constantly evolving field, and it’s crucial for beginner developers to know where to start in order to acquire the skills that are in demand in the job market. In this blog, we will provide a roadmap to guide you on your journey to becoming a web developer in 2022. The Three Paths in Web Development There are three main paths in web development that you can choose from:...
Every time I start a tutorial, I find myself wondering which app I should build. Another to-do app? Not again! If you’re reading this post, you’re probably looking for an idea for a simple app that you can use in your tutorial or example project to test a new framework or API. But it can be challenging to find something that really resonates with you. In this post, I’ve compiled a list of app ideas that are simple enough to build, yet complex enough to be worth doing....
In the vast world of technology, acronyms are everywhere, making it challenging to keep up with them all. If you’re new to web development or just need a refresher, here’s a concise list of acronyms commonly used in web development and related fields: AI: Artificial Intelligence AJAX: Asynchronous JavaScript And XML API: Application Programming Interface AWS: Amazon Web Services CD: Continuous Deployment CDN: Content Delivery Network CI: Continuous Integration CLI: Command Line Interface CMS: Content Management System CORS: Cross Origin Resource Sharing CRUD: Create, read, update, and delete CSS: Cascading Style Sheets CTA: Call To Action DDD: Domain Driven Design DNS: Domain Name System DOM: Document Object Model DRY: Don’t Repeat Yourself FTP: File Transfer Protocol GA: Google Analytics GCP: Google Cloud Platform GNU: Gnu’s Not Unix GPL: General Public Licence GUI: Graphical User Interface HTML: HyperText Markup Language HTTP: Hyper Text Transfer Protocol HTTPS: Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure IAAS: Infrastructure As A Service IDE: Integrated Development Environment IE: Internet Explorer (RIP) IP: Internet Protocol JSON: JavaScript Object Notation KISS: Keep It Simple Stupid LTS: Long Term Support MDN: Mozilla Developer Network ML: Machine Learning MVC: Model View Controller MVP: Minimum Viable Product NPM: Node Package Manager OOP: Object Oriented Programming OSS: Open Source Software PAAS: Platform As A Service PHP: PHP Hypertext Preprocessor PR: Pull Request REPL: Read Execute Print Loop REST: REpresentational State Transfer RPC: Remote Procedure Call SAAS: Software As A Service SEO: Search Engine Optimization SFC: Single File Component SFTP: Secure File Transfer Protocol SMTP: Simple Mail Transfer Protocol SPA: Single Page Application SQL: Structured Query Language SSH: Secure SHell SSL: Secure Socket Layer TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TDD: Test Driven Development TLD: Top Level Domain TLDR: Too Long Didn’t Read VPN: Virtual Private Network VPS: Virtual Private Server W3C: World Wide Web (W*3) Consortium WET: Write Everything Twice WYSIWYG: What You See Is What You Get XML: Extensible Markup Language XSS: Cross Site Scripting YAGNI: You Ain’t Gonna Need It Now, armed with this invaluable reference guide, you’ll be able to navigate the world of web development and understand the meaning behind these commonly used acronyms....
If you’re searching for Angular tutorials and resources, you’ve come to the right place! In this blog post, we’ll briefly discuss Angular and why it’s worth considering for your next web development project. Algolia, the powerful search engine that fuels our website, has shown us that there is a significant demand for Angular-related content. While we haven’t written extensively about Angular in the past, we believe it’s important to address this popular JavaScript framework....
In this article, I will show you how to set up a package.json script to re-run automatically whenever a file within a specific folder changes. This approach can be applied to any type of automatic file and folder monitoring, not just limited to the scenario mentioned here. Let’s start by addressing a practical problem. Suppose you want to automatically regenerate the CSS files, utilizing a PostCSS pipeline, whenever any file changes within a folder....
In this article, we will walk you through the process of building an HTTP server using Node.js. This HTTP server will serve as a basic “Hello World” application using the Node.js introductory code. const http = require('http') const hostname = 'localhost' const port = 3000 const server = http.createServer((req, res) => { res.statusCode = 200 res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'text/plain') res.end('Hello World\n') }) server.listen(port, hostname, () => { console.log(`Server running at http://${hostname}:${port}/`) }) Now, let’s analyze the code step by step....
If you’re building a website using Gatsby and you want to change the favicon, it’s a simple process. Here’s how you can do it: By default, the favicon is set to static/favicon.ico. All you need to do is replace this file with your desired favicon image. If you’re using the gatsby-plugin-sharp plugin, the default favicon is src/images/gatsby-icon.png. However, you can customize this path and format. For instance, you can use an SVG image for your favicon....
In this article, we will explore the various CSS properties that allow you to change and style the background of an element. By understanding these properties, you can create visually appealing and engaging web pages. Let’s dive in! Background-color The background-color property allows you to set the color of the background. You can use color keywords (e.g., yellow) or specify the RGB or HSL values. p { background-color: yellow; } div { background-color: #333; } Background-image If you prefer using an image as the background, you can achieve this with the background-image property....
tags:web development, CSS Grid, layouts CSS Grid is the new groundbreaking technology for building layouts using CSS. Although not fully supported by all browsers yet, it is expected to be the future system for web layouts. In this tutorial, we will explore the basics of CSS Grid and how it can revolutionize web design. Introduction to CSS Grid CSS Grid is a fundamentally new approach to building layouts using CSS. It works alongside Flexbox and can be used with it to create complex layouts that were previously difficult to implement....