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11ty: Intro & Live Demo with a JavaScript Static Site Generator
Ever heard of 11ty? It's a simple static site generator written in JavaScript. In this tutorial, we craft a small e-commerce app, exploring its set of features in the process.
16 JavaScript Podcasts to Listen to in 2018
Discover the best JavaScript podcasts we found in 2018. This list contains podcast ratings, descriptions, sample episodes, and quick links to subscribe to the shows. Happy listening!
Tying a React SPA to WordPress as a Backend [w/ WP REST API]
Combining WordPress and React is a powerful way to build web applications. Read this intro to the WP REST API and step-by-step tutorial for a neat React SPA with WordPress as a backend.
Getting Started with Vue.js Plugins [Production-Ready Example]
Vue.js plugins are essential for developers working with this JS framework. This post explains what they are, and how to craft a production-ready Vue plugin in < 1 hour.
A Guide to Golang E-Commerce (w/ Go-Powered CMS Tutorial)
Explore the Golang ecosystem and its e-commerce capabilities. Then, try our demo on Go-powered CMS Ponzu, and learn to craft a great shopping experience yourself!
JavaScript Beginner? Start Here (Exercises Included)
Clueless JavaScript beginner? It’s okay—I’ve been there! In this friendly intro to JS, I break down the language’s ecosystem & mechanics + provide 2 JavaScript exercises for beginners.
Build a Vue.js SEO-Friendly SPA with Prerender & Other Tips
Learn how to build a Vue.js SEO-friendly SPA with prerendering, server-side rendering & other general SEO tips. Live prerender demo included!
Case Study: Locomotive's Superb Snipcart Integration
See how Locomotive, a killer Montreal agency, integrated Snipcart with a custom CMS to create a stunning e-commerce experience.
Using Strapi for Node.js Content Management with a React SPA
Node.js and React are two of the most powerful tools in the JavaScript ecosystem. In this tutorial, we use Strapi for Node.js content management and strap it to a React frontend, resulting in a full JS SPA.
In-Depth VuePress Tutorial: Vue-Powered Docs & Blog
Learn about VuePress, a neat Vue.js static site generator, and how it stands out from other SSGs like Nuxt.js. Try our technical tutorial to craft a clean documentation and a simple blog!
You SHOULD Learn Vanilla JavaScript Before JS Frameworks
What is Vanilla JavaScript? It's plain JS, friend! Should you learn it before fancy JS frameworks? Oh yes. Read this post to learn why. Open source list of resources to learn vanilla JS included!
E-Commerce for Node.js Developers [With Koa.js Tutorial]
Learn why you should use Node.js for e-commerce and the tools available to do so. Bonus: a full Koa.js tutorial for a quick, minimalistic e-commerce setup! Live demo & code repo included.
SEO-Friendly Angular SPA: Universal Server-Side Rendering Tutorial
Need SEO-friendly Angular applications? Read this post to learn what is server-side rendering and how to use it on your Angular SPA using Universal. Code repo & live demo included.
E-Commerce for Django Developers (with Wagtail Tutorial)
Why you should use Django for e-commerce and the different tools available to do so. Bonus: a full Wagtail tutorial for a lean, mean e-commerce set up! Live demo & code repo included.
PWA Example: Progressive Web App E-Commerce with GatsbyJS
What is a progressive web application? Why build one? This post walks you through a detailed PWA example, where we use Gatsby to create a quick e-commerce PWA. Code snippets, repo, and live demo included!
Reasons Images are Slowing Down Your Page Load Time (and How to Make it Better)
Multiple factors impact your page load time and images are massively important in that equation. Here are the reasons they slow down your pages and what you can do to make it better.
Creating a Static E-Commerce Website with Snipcart, GatsbyJS and DatoCMS
A step by step guide to create a static e-commerce website using Snipcart on a Gatsby and DatoCMS project.
Picking the Best Static Site Generator for Your Next Project
There are plenty of static site generators out there. This post will help you find the best one for your specific needs. We've listed the best SSGs in 2018 along with the main considerations you should keep in mind while making that decision.
Case Study: Patrick Roger's Headless E-Commerce with Drupal & Angular
In this case study, discover how Ici La Lune developers enabled e-commerce on a headless Drupal backend strapped to a Angular frontend using Snipcart.
Next.js Tutorial: SEO-Friendly React E-Commerce SPA
Craft an SEO-friendly React app using Next.js. This tutorial shows how to generate static files to serve your rendered content to search engine crawlers. Code snippets, GitHub repo, and live demo included.